How do you fall sleep?

BonnieandClyde29
BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
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I work 2nd shift, and I usually like to work out before I go to work, but sometimes it's really hard for me to wake up, I suffer sometimes from insomnia and working out helps out usually with it, so for a while I would work out when I get off work, but lately work has been so crazy when I get off I'm tired and hurting....I DO NOT like taking sleeping pills, I used to have to take them all the time when I was a teenager for my night terrors and insomnia and they just made it worse or more medicine would be added I'm just looking for suggestions on what you do to help you fall asleep....I don't fall asleep easily, I wake up a lot, and then I have a hard time waking up before 12:00pm....When I worked 10 hour shifts during the day, it sucked because I dont like waking up early BUT it helped me find a routine, so I'm trying to get that going again....

so what are your home remedys?
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  • therealsuperbigrob
    therealsuperbigrob Posts: 28 Member
    I switch from working days to nights every two months. 12 hour shifts. I have a hard time sleeping on my days off at night. I find the biggest reason is my mind is active. Always thinking about something while I'm laying in bed. like my to-do list, or want to do list. I saw that you come home sore and work is crazy. I would say gotta find something to take your mind off of work I know you said no sleeping pills but the melatonin is all natural. might try it. a bottle is cheap. try once or read about it and and see if your interested.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member

    so what are your home remedys?

    Go to bed with a good book, prop up your pillows, dim light and start reading. Before you know it, book has slipped out of your hands :wink:
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    Blackout blinds... double honeycomb... they are awesome.
    Selectblinds.com

    Totally, 100% worth the money.

    I had the same "active mind" issue, but once I got my room dark, it made it sooooooo much easier to shut down.
  • Jonesingmucho
    Jonesingmucho Posts: 4,902 Member
    Intoxicated...lol

    Just kidding... I fall asleep after destroying the day and leaving nothing standing...

    x sigh x Having trouble falling asleep tonight...2am...2:10am... sigh
  • Temporalia
    Temporalia Posts: 1,151 Member
    Reading a good book or magazine before going to bed helps me. I also have a white noise machine, there's 20 different sounds on there that I can choose, covers other noises around, relaxes me and makes me fall asleep really fast.
  • Fit_NYC_
    Fit_NYC_ Posts: 1,389 Member
    way too late, and usually after some gaming or reading.
  • fotofreak01
    fotofreak01 Posts: 397 Member
    I take Melatonin. After about 15 years of taking Tylenol PM every night just to sleep, I figured my liver probably hated me. These work better for me than anything ever has.
  • Temporalia
    Temporalia Posts: 1,151 Member
    I take Melatonin. After about 15 years of taking Tylenol PM every night just to sleep, I figured my liver probably hated me. These work better for me than anything ever has.

    I had forgotten about that, but melatonin is also a great natural option :happy:
  • jbeane75
    jbeane75 Posts: 36
    a few adult beverages or an orgasm usually do the trick
  • sclarktiw
    sclarktiw Posts: 217
    Intoxicated...lol

    Just kidding... I fall asleep after destroying the day and leaving nothing standing...

    x sigh x Having trouble falling asleep tonight...2am...2:10am... sigh

    I feel your pain...not sleeping to well here too! LOL

    I hate sleeping alone and no matter how small the bed is (mine is a double in this place) that it might as well be a king size when there is no one beside you. I usually turn out all the lights, leave a fan running to block out any sudden noises and turn on some preset music on my Iphone to sooth me asleep.
  • k011185
    k011185 Posts: 320 Member
    I agree with the black out blinds and melatonin, but even with both of those I rarely get to sleep before 4 am.

    My husband got me a white noise machine a few years ago and that really helped, not so much with the falling asleep, but with staying asleep. If I don't have it on I wake up at least 50% more often.

    My sister swears by meditation, and it does help me, but I have a hard time with it. I just can't seem to shut my random thoughts off!
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    a few adult beverages or an orgasm usually do the trick

    haha well 2 issues with that, when I drinkI can only sleep for 2 hours max!!! and yes even black out drunk i cant sleep, but thats because the alcohol makes you skip REM which is why you don't feel like you get a deep sleep, and as far as an orgasm goes, i can only do so much!!! LOL my boyfriend is currently in India for the past 6 months!!! ugh told him i feel like im dying here! haha
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    a few adult beverages or an orgasm usually do the trick

    haha well 2 issues with that, when I drinkI can only sleep for 2 hours max!!! and yes even black out drunk i cant sleep, but thats because the alcohol makes you skip REM which is why you don't feel like you get a deep sleep, and as far as an orgasm goes, i can only do so much!!! LOL my boyfriend is currently in India for the past 6 months!!! ugh told him i feel like im dying here! haha

    They make devices to assist with that. :wink:
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    Blackout blinds... double honeycomb... they are awesome.
    Selectblinds.com

    Totally, 100% worth the money.

    I had the same "active mind" issue, but once I got my room dark, it made it sooooooo much easier to shut down.

    i used to do that when i worked over nights, it helped out a lot i only have little white blinds right now...probably need to invest as even the street lights wake me up now :grumble:
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    a few adult beverages or an orgasm usually do the trick

    haha well 2 issues with that, when I drinkI can only sleep for 2 hours max!!! and yes even black out drunk i cant sleep, but thats because the alcohol makes you skip REM which is why you don't feel like you get a deep sleep, and as far as an orgasm goes, i can only do so much!!! LOL my boyfriend is currently in India for the past 6 months!!! ugh told him i feel like im dying here! haha

    They make devices to assist with that. :wink:

    haha yes i know, i already have quite a collection already, but its not always fun by yourselfso im just PATIENLY waiting here!!! lol
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Preaching to the choir. :laugh:
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    thre is a really good drink called nuero sleep, its only like 35 cals fora whole bottle and its all natural and melatonin, which would help me fall asleep within an hour or 2, buti havent been able to buy any lately currently broke....sucks...
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    Preaching to the choir. :laugh:

    haha aww i'm sorry!!! i've been waiting since July 20th!!! haha my boyfriend wont be back until the end of Feb....getting closer!!!! lol (that's what she said!)
  • subconscious_ink
    subconscious_ink Posts: 194 Member
    Tonight, not too well. I found a spider in my bed last night :sick:

    But sometimes when I can't sleep, a cup of honey chamomile tea will help. I'm not sure if it's the chamomile, or a psychological effect from warm, comfy herbal tea, but either way, it's awesome, especially with a bit of milk and nutmeg. Either this, or a warm bath.

    Also, it usually helps if I've done a strenuous workout that day.
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    Tonight, not too well. I found a spider in my bed last night :sick:

    But sometimes when I can't sleep, a cup of honey chamomile tea will help. I'm not sure if it's the chamomile, or a psychological effect from warm, comfy herbal tea, but either way, it's awesome, especially with a bit of milk and nutmeg. Either this, or a warm bath.

    Also, it usually helps if I've done a strenuous workout that day.

    haha aww you cant kill a spider in your house though thats bad luck for 7 years!!! lol.... im not a fan of tea, but i guess i really need to try this chamomile tea everyone is talking about...working out helps, but i perfer to work out in the morning, just trying to find a way to fall asleep so i can wake up early enough to do it before work....it would be nice to have some kind of routine again :tongue:
  • fotofreak01
    fotofreak01 Posts: 397 Member
    Seriously, try the melatonin. I always had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Now, I don't have trouble with either. I get a full 6 hours sleep every night. It usually takes about 30 minutes to work. Plus, I never feel groggy when I wake up like I always had with any other type of sleep aid. Hope ya find something that works for you though.
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    i take natural herbal sleep aids from the supermarket. they work so well i also got my mum and friend onto them. things like passionflower, skullcap etc are great.

    I also have (and this sounds nuts but works) some baby massage oil/lotion with sleep aid in it (the one i have is just by Johnsons and is moonflower scented) and i put it on my arms and neck before sleeping if i'm having insomnia issues and it helps lull you.
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    I switch from working days to nights every two months. 12 hour shifts. I have a hard time sleeping on my days off at night. I find the biggest reason is my mind is active. Always thinking about something while I'm laying in bed. like my to-do list, or want to do list. I saw that you come home sore and work is crazy. I would say gotta find something to take your mind off of work I know you said no sleeping pills but the melatonin is all natural. might try it. a bottle is cheap. try once or read about it and and see if your interested.

    I have this schedule too. I also can't drink on duty days but on my days of I take a bath with a glass of wine and it relaxes me so I can sleep.

    I tried melatonin and I have had mixed reults with it. Soemtimes it works and sometiems it still doesnt.
  • kathyms13
    kathyms13 Posts: 497 Member
    2 1/2 tamazipan and 1 1/2 citalipram a hot choc and my supper normally works for me.
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    I have this schedule too. I also can't drink on duty days but on my days of I take a bath with a glass of wine and it relaxes me so I can sleep.

    I tried melatonin and I have had mixed reults with it. Soemtimes it works and sometiems it still doesnt.
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    i wish i wasn't too tall for my bathtub!! lol
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    Seriously, try the melatonin. I always had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Now, I don't have trouble with either. I get a full 6 hours sleep every night. It usually takes about 30 minutes to work. Plus, I never feel groggy when I wake up like I always had with any other type of sleep aid. Hope ya find something that works for you though.

    melatonin is awesome, but even after about a week or so i have to keep taking more and more so i have to stop for a while then take it again, because i get used to it
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    2 1/2 tamazipan and 1 1/2 citalipram a hot choc and my supper normally works for me.

    are those suppliments or medications?
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    2 1/2 tamazipan and 1 1/2 citalipram a hot choc and my supper normally works for me.

    are those suppliments or medications?

    citalopram is an antidepressant . . .
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    2 1/2 tamazipan and 1 1/2 citalipram a hot choc and my supper normally works for me.

    are those suppliments or medications?

    citalopram is an antidepressant . . .

    ah ok gotcha, well when i was a teenager, i had a "series of unfortunate events" i guess is the best way t put it, and had night terrors and insomnia, and extremely vivid nightmare, so basically here is how my medications went which is why i dont believe in using them anymore (unless its life threatning serious)....
    *Seroquil 50mg then 100mg
    *Trazadone 100 mg to 150mg
    *Rozerem
    *Ambien - my doc said i was the only 14-15 yr old he knew taking this at the time!

    then they said i had depression and that would help not make me feel like i got hit by a truck when i woke up
    *zoloft
    *paxil

    then because i was smiling like an idiot all day, and crashing hard at night they said i had trouble "focusing" and perscribed me
    *focalin...... like seriously, this is why i dont like taking a lot of pharmicuticals (i probably spelled that wrong), so yeah i just try to keep it as natural as i can...i hate meds with a passion
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    i had a nightmare coming off citalopram and wouldnt touch it with a pole. but the herbals are fine. The clinicians REM sleep pills are pharmacy ones here but natural - and work.

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