tired but can't sleep mood

I have been having the same problem. While I normally am an insomniac, even when I try to go to bed after being up so late, I can't fall asleep. In the past, a cup of hot chamomile has helped, even taking Melatonin. However, lately nothing seems to be working. I've learned that a lack of sleep really takes a toll on your body and immune system. I have learned that the hard way. So, even if I don't think I'll get a wink of sleep, I'll lay down in a quiet and dark room and close my eyes. Eventually I will nap for a few hours, which is better than no sleep at all. So no, you are not alone in this.

Actually, I get rest pretty good lately, if I didn't have too much work to do, I might sleep at night pretty good until next day. At least I can get 7 - 8 hours sleep. When I was extremely tired, I simply lay on my bed, and close my eyes, I can sleep for the rest of the day.

I have that happen from time to time and I think it is just too much on my mind. Like if I have a list of things to do, I go to bed and keep thinking about my to-do list. So often I'll stay up late just to do one or two things so I feel better about it. Other days I stay up late THINKING about the list but not doing anything on it :) In the long run I know that if I was better at getting things crossed off my to-do list, I would probably sleep better.... but I'm a procrastinator :) One of these days, I'll have NO to-do list at all! Maybe :)

Yes I think most of us have experienced the same thing. I am most of the time experiencing that. Usually when I am tired I don't get to sleep so easily. Maybe you are also thinking of a lot of things or it's just fatigue.