Sleeping problem

NzBuilt

Ok I'm having trouble trying to shut down at night,I wake up 4am every
Morning go to gym for bout an hour,then head off to work I work 10 1/2 hours
Eat 6 meals a day last meal at 6pm, so after a long day doing this you think
I would be tired but I just can't shut Down an I'm only sleeping 6hours
A night.

Any suggestions or advice etc

AprilOneFourFour

You might be hungry when you're going to bed - try eating last meal a little later.
Some say taking magnesium helps with sleep.
A cup of warm milk winds me down and puts me to sleep.

NzBuilt

Is that pill form or in foods and when do I take it thanx

Cherimoose

Looking at your food log, it appears you're not eating enough calories. Try eating more.

Avoid bright lights & loud sounds in the evening before bed.

NzBuilt

Whct a good number of calories I'm currently eating bout 1600 is that not enough
And room is quite dark no tv sounds what do ever.

missbrendalynn

Try chamomile tea! I used to be insomniac but chamomile tea pretty much changed my life lol. Good luck!

grantdumas7

Try Magnesium as previously suggested as it relaxes the muscles. Get magnesium citrate. Melatonin may help as well. Another suggestion is to eat more carbs at night. Carbs release serotonin which will help you relax.

NzBuilt

Try chamomile tea! I used to be insomniac but chamomile tea pretty much changed my life lol. Good luck!

I'll try this one thanx and when did you take it.

NzBuilt

Try Magnesium as previously suggested as it relaxes the muscles. Get magnesium citrate. Melatonin may help as well. Another suggestion is to eat more carbs at night. Carbs release serotonin which will help you relax.

More carbs could be key because I have a lot of protein but not so
Much carbs thanx.

Nicolee_2014

I know it's not the best idea...But...When I can't sleep (which is not very often) I have Baileys Irish Cream with ice...Puts me to sleep. Are you feeling exhausted? If not, you could be the kind of person who only needs 6 hours sleep?

NzBuilt

You could be right i havnt really been tne kind of person to sleep more than 6hours my max would be 7,but i will try the magnesium citrate thanx guys.

meshashesha2012

what's your pre-sleep routine like?
have you tried relaxing? also make sure your bed room is only being used for sleep and fun things :smokin: but try avoiding watching tv in bed or reading in bed.

you can also try a meditation exercise to help you relax. also getting rid of/hiding lights from electronic devices in your rooms might help.