insomnia

Johannesburg, South Africa
October 5, 2017 8:25pm CST
Can anyone tell me how to fall asleep I'm struggling
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• United States
6 Oct 17
Limit the use of screens (i.e. phones, tablets, computers, tv, etc) an hour or more before bed. That's what I've read but it is easier said than done. Also tea, hot bath, meditation sometimes works for some people.
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
Thanks i do a bit of meditation but I will try not to use my smartphone before sleeping hope it works
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Oct 17
Can you recommend meditation exercise i can use? I use my phone a lot at night but I will stop
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• United States
9 Oct 17
@HeavenlyB I myself don't do meditation frequently but here's an article I found that describes four methods:
Drift off to better sleep with these relaxing exercises
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
6 Oct 17
Listen to soft music.
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
7 Oct 17
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
I hope you're not saying jazz
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
1 May 18
I'll try soft music but not jazz lol
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
6 Oct 17
Do exercise before you go to sleep, when you are tired you can fall asleep fast.
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• Malaysia
7 Oct 17
@HeavenlyB any simple exercise like jumping jack, running at own place, not heavy exercise at all.
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
I only exercise in the morning, what kind of exexcise should I use at night?
• Dallas, Texas
6 Oct 17
Well, if you can provide more details I might be able to add my 2 cents worth.
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
Almost every day I sleep at 3 or 4am , I tried downloading sleeping apps but they help a little, I would appreciate your help sir
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@Kosgey (1706)
6 Oct 17
You are strresfull just avoid it and you will fall asleep as soon
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
Lol wow how did you know? well sometimes I am stressed but it's not funny it feels like you are falling into a dark hole
@Phelly02 (463)
• Philippines
6 Oct 17
I'm suffering insomnia as well so I had no idea what to do, I avoid medication since sleeping pills can make you dependent on it.
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
No don't drink pills cos you will get addicted, try meditation
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@Chantiele (433)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Oct 17
We all go through phases like that. The best thing to do is to relax at least an hour before bed, and switch your mind off from worrying about everything. I know its hard sometimes but you need your mind clear, or else you will have a restless night.
• Austin, Texas
30 Apr 18
I'm beginning to think I may have inherited a sleep disorder. My late mom had problems sleeping. I just thought it was because she the weight of the world was on her shoulders and she couldn't turn her mind for thinking about the problems of the next day she would have to tackle. Different siblings had other problems like sleep walking and sleep talking. It is incredible how many people all around the world have insomnia. I miss the days when my head used to hit the pillow and I was out like a light. It could be a medical problem that you need to see a doctor for. If not, I can only speak from my personal experience. Try to avoid taking sleep medications; prescription or over-the-counter. They lose their effectiveness after a while. If you can find a natural remedy that works for you (like an herbal tea or a glass of warm milk before bedtime), then do it. You could try listening to soft ambient music. Lack of sleep is so miserable, isn't it? Hope you find your cure.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Oct 17
I struggle with insomnia too. Sometimes I put on the sounds of a thunderstorm that I downloaded a few years back. I sometimes drift off to that.
@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Oct 17
I would need to know what you are facing to know why you are struggling with sleep.
@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Oct 17
@HeavenlyB That could very well be your problem.
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Oct 17
I don't know i seem not to fall asleep,maybe it's because I use my phone at night
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• Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Oct 17
@just4him I downloaded a sleeping app it does wonders
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6 Oct 17
If i cant really sleep at night and i have to wake up early i take a relaxing bath and put on some eye mask and it should be cold pads. It really makes me relax and fall aaleep in no time.
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
That's new to me an eye musk, how does the process works?
• United States
23 Feb 19
When I am restless, I go to youtube and hear the sounds of rain. That works for me.
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
6 Oct 17
I used to have insomnia many years ago. I could sleep from 5am to 2pm, never able to sleep at night. Then, I forced myself to change. Don't drink coffee or tea for 6 months, caffeine makes me wide awake. Don't use computer or smartphone 1 hour before sleeping. Have a warm shower and drink a cup of warm milk before sleeping time. Read a boring book on my bed . Pray with the rosary. Definitely work!
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
Thanks lol I think I will choose a boring book but I can't stay away from my phone
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
7 Oct 17
@HeavenlyB good choice
• Pakistan
6 Oct 17
you might be having another abnormality that is causing the insomnia. If not, try working out hard, sweat out and get tired, and then try sleeping... you will sleep good.
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 17
I will try working out hope it helps thank you
@deorahul (228)
8 Oct 17
And here I am struggling on how to sleep less. Don't worry listen classical music,scent your bedroom with lavender,imagine relaxing sceneries.Hope it will help you.