I am sleepy but I can't sleep...

Philippines
November 26, 2011 10:37am CST
Ironic isn't it? I really feel sleepy but when I try to close my eyes, I can't fall asleep. My mind is running. What should I do to keep my mind quiet so I can have a peaceful sleep?
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2wicelot
@2wicelot (2945)
•
26 Nov 11
Probably you just lie down and hope to fall asleep after a while.
2wicelot
@2wicelot (2945)
•
23 Dec 11
No problem. You are welcome.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
6 Dec 11
Hi 2wicelot. Thanks for the concern. Your simple statement made me smile. Have a nice day!
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min8esign
@min8esign (167)
• Indonesia
26 Dec 11
I myself often experience, this happens if I experience any anxiety or unfinished job to do. And this is what I do to be able to get to sleep, I exercise for a while then I take warm bath.and it worked sometimes
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
26 Dec 11
I'll try that when it happened to me again. Thanks for the sharing. Happy New Year!!!
Dominique
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
10 Dec 11
When I'm in that situation, I might go watch television or a movie, read a book, go online, or something like that. It's usually what I do, and it helps me actually fall asleep. Sometimes, it takes time, but it does eventually work.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
Hi dodo19. Thanks for your advise. I do watch tv and try to choose the news or a milder movie. Because if I watch something interesting, I might not be able to fall asleep because I will end up finishing the program. Hahaha... Thanks and have a nice day!
jricky1
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
27 Nov 11
What you should do is to keep your mind blank,try not to think about anything.People always try to listen to light music when they can't fall asleep.Hopefully this will help.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
Hi jricky. Thanks for the advise. I tried listening to soft music. I usually listen to Enya or just musical instruments. Have a nice day!
Rosa26
@Rosa26 (2618)
• United States
27 Nov 11
When it happens to me I take my headphone and plug it to my cell phone go to the application of Pandora and listen the radio channel that I have already create "Christian music"
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
11 Dec 11
Thanks Rosa26. I just started unloading my mind. Aside for listening to soft music, I covered my eyes with a pad so as not to see light. Thanks for your advise. Have a nice day!!
Jaymie Suh
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
27 Nov 11
If you are sleepy but can't sleep, don't force yourself. Just try to relax and keep your eyes closed. Let all the thoughts to flow. You will soon just realized that you are already in the dreamland.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
6 Dec 11
Hi cherriefic. Thanks for your advice. I am like a thinking machine. I guess I have to change that. But I don't have much complaint though... successful people tends to sleep less. I just hope that I'll be successful in my endeavor too. See you around!
dong88
@dong88 (795)
• China
27 Nov 11
Hello! You this situation , I have had in the last year. Later,I began to exercise,goes to the park every morning run,run 30 minutes. In doing so,the sleep disorders is never happened. Happy every day!
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
6 Dec 11
Hi there. I have been planning that for a very long period of time. LOL. I just cannot practice it because I wake up late and then I would have to rush to come for work. But I intend to change that now that my regular employment would end. My freelance work would give me more time to keep myself healthy. Thanks for sharing.
craziestqueenever
@craziestqueenever (1819)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
Hello there snowhybiscuis! I have been into that situation before, your eyes is tired but then your mind is not I really hate that kind of feeling but here is what I can suggest to you so that once can have a peaceful sleep. 1. Drink a cup of milk before you sleep because a milk has a tryptophan that help us feel sleepy. 2. Try to exercise before you sleep an exercise can cause us to be exhausted so it can makes us tired. 3. You can also try to read a book in your bed! I really assure you that reading books will help you become so sleepy.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
6 Dec 11
Hi craizestqueenever. I tried all of your advises and found that drinking milk and exercising doesn't work for me. It has a reverse effect with me. But reading book indeed put me to sleep. Thanks for your advises and more power to you.
aubrey
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
That really happens and I experienced that too. I notice that it really took me a longer time before I fall asleep if my mind is busy and is still running. It is important to relax your mind at least for an hour. You may stop worrying about your concerns and figuring all this and that. Try to read books or play games that will divert your thoughts. When your mind is not busy anymore, it is easier to fall into sleep.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
6 Dec 11
Hi averygirl72. Thanks for your advice. I tried playing before sleeping but would you believe... instead of relaxing me, I just got excited and continued playing in the wee hours of the night. LoL I would refrain from playing and would just resort to reading. I believe the key here is to relax the mind. I don't actually worry much. What keeps me awake is that when I have very good ideas, I like to think how to implement it and put it into practice. It makes me excited. I learned that key to sleeping well is that I tire my eyes and mind so that I an fall asleep soundly. Have a nice day!
m4ndr4ke
@m4ndr4ke (219)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
When I can't sleep, what I do is lay in the sofa and watch a tv show or an old movie. And before long 'BAM' I'm sleeping. But you need some kind of timer on your television set or you have someone in the house that can turn off your tv if you fall asleep.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
6 Dec 11
Hi m4ndr4ke. It is a good thing that most of TV sets now are equipped with a timer. Otherwise, sleeping while it is still ON would cost us a lot of money. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day!
rahul2u
@rahul2u (200)
• India
26 Nov 11
hi friend its not a simple problem.take it seriously and meet a good specialist with out delay.sleeping disorder is common in all age groups.because of our busy life style we are getting such disorders.poor sleep will also effect your health. first make sure you are suffering with sleeping problems or sleep disorder.make a decision.
snowhybiscuis
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
6 Dec 11
Hi rahul2u. Thanks for your concern. I don't think it is a sleeping problem though. I guess my body clock just changed because of my daily activities. I wake up late instead of the usual 5 a.m. wake-up call. I now rise around 6 a.m. and gets to sleep at around 12 midnight. I intend to bring back my old habits. I just need to strengthen my self discipline and will. Have a nice day!