How is it best to get to sleep when you find you are scared or have something on!


Question: I contuiesly after watching certain things on the telly or have had something bad happen to you I can't get to sleep. This usally accurs around 10:30pm when i roughly go to bed. And then I stay awake to 1am then eventually drift off but I find that I am grumpy and annoyed in morning. So is there any ideas how to do it faster...


Answers: I contuiesly after watching certain things on the telly or have had something bad happen to you I can't get to sleep. This usally accurs around 10:30pm when i roughly go to bed. And then I stay awake to 1am then eventually drift off but I find that I am grumpy and annoyed in morning. So is there any ideas how to do it faster...

Problem sleeping can be caused by many reasons. If this happen quite persistent i.e. >2 times a week, you may have sleep disorder. Refer to sleep disorder link below for information, then consult your doctor.
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Other reason, (but unlikely since I presume you are average age):- Hyperactive (young), Hyperthyroidism (burning feeling, hand tremble) - sometimes thyroid gland produces too much hormones (old) :-
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Sleep disorder can cause other long terms health related issues:-
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If you are having normal sleep disorder, you can try the following method:-

1. Avoid watching TV, eating, and discussing emotional issues in bed. The bed should be used for sleep and sex only. If not, we can associate the bed with other activities and it often becomes difficult to fall asleep.

2. Minimize noise, light, and temperature extremes during sleep with ear plugs, window blinds, or an electric blanket or air conditioner. Even the slightest nighttime noises or luminescent lights can disrupt the quality of your sleep. Try to keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature -- not too hot (above 75 degrees) or too cold (below 54 degrees).

3. Try not to drink fluids after 8 p.m. This may reduce awakenings due to urination. (Frequent night urination must be check for prostate/diabetes problem)

4. Avoid naps, but if you do nap, make it no more than about 25 minutes about eight hours after you awake. But if you have problems falling asleep, then no naps for you.

5. Do not expose your self to bright light if you need to get up at night. Use a small night-light instead.

6. Nicotine is a stimulant and should be avoided particularly near bedtime and upon night awakenings. Having a smoke before bed, although it may feel relaxing, is actually putting a stimulant into your bloodstream.

7. Caffeine is also a stimulant and is present in coffee (100-200 mg), soda (50-75 mg), tea (50-75 mg), and various over-the-counter medications. Caffeine should be discontinued at least four to six hours before bedtime. If you consume large amounts of caffeine and you cut your self off too quickly, beware; you may get headaches that could keep you awake.

8. Although alcohol is a depressant and may help you fall asleep, the subsequent metabolism that clears it from your body when you are sleeping causes a withdrawal syndrome. This withdrawal causes awakenings and is often associated with nightmares and sweats.

9. A light snack may be sleep-inducing, but a heavy meal too close to bedtime interferes with sleep. Stay away from protein and stick to carbohydrates or dairy products. Milk contains the amino acid L-tryptophan, which has been shown in research to help people go to sleep. So milk and cookies or crackers (without chocolate) may be useful and taste good as well.

10. Do not exercise vigorously just before bed, if you are the type of person who is aroused by exercise. If this is the case, it may be best to exercise in the morning or afternoon (preferably an aerobic workout, like running or walking).

11. Does your pet sleep with you? This, too, may cause arousals from either allergies or their movements in the bed. Thus, Fido and Kitty may be better off on the floor than on your sheets.

Sources: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

Yes... I used to do the same thing. Its because you are thinking to much when its time to sleep. What I do is take 5 deep breathes, Then relax all of your body starting at your feet and work your way up your body to your neck. As you relax each mustle let all your thoughts and worries leave your mind. Try your best to keep a clear mind and dont allow thoughts to pop into your head. Breathe deeply and focus and your breathing pattern.


That works for me anyways....Hope it helps.

Just think happy thoughts read a little bit watch the movie "cure for insomnia" lol.. jks, but yeh read a good book and you just drift off into a nice happy sleep :)

drink alchohol like me

you could maybe read a book or watch tv or something (although you could see someting on tv that might be scary or something....i do that alot lol) I have insomnia because of a condition i have but my dr. told me to try Melantonin. Its over the counter and its a natural thing that your body produces. Prescription sleep meds never worked for me. I dont know if you wanna take anything to help you sleep but it really works for me. Reading a book kinda helps too lol :]

bring white paper and wright what you are scared from so you will sleep after that

You've got the answer in your question....you are getting your brain over stimulated and then trying to get to sleep too quickly after. Either you watch the programmes that get you into this state but go to bed at least half an hour (following a soothing bath/shower and some quiet time), or tape the programme, watch something calmer and then go to bed.

If it is more related to events that have happened during the day that you're mulling over and keeping yourself awake, try writing some of them down and plan to review them the following day (even if you then forget to do that), telling your brain you are dealing or have settled something will hopefully allow your thoughts to calm. Breathing exercises definitely help, some gentle stretching to release muscle tension will help as well. For some reason I sometimes find counting, not sheep-just counting, along with a breathing pattern of in through the nose and out through the mouth gives my mind something else to work on that is stress free and usually works within about 5-10 mins.

Sleep well. Lol.

Stop that adrenaline pumping round your system. To do this think of something nice that has happened to you during the day. Don't watch any scary programmes on the telly last thing at night.
And, believer or not, pray to God, thanking Him for all the gifts He has given you, the wonder of the world and the good kind people in it.

i find when i cant sleep that thinking of something nice and picturing it in your mind helps or having a warm drink and reading a book usually makes me drop of to sleep, even if you do leave the light on it wont matter you will be asleep.





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