What I needed to do to calm my mind,coz sometimes it's really hard for me to sleep at night even I'm not thinking anything.

@Tonietta (1179)
April 3, 2019 12:29pm CST
Hope someone can tell what I needed to do. What's the best thing that I can do.
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@teenal (1400)
• Dublin, Ireland
3 Apr 19
I sometimes put on the TV and listen to something boring. It helps me nod off. I put it on timer so it goes off after an hour. Perhaps some soothing music would help.
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@Tonietta (1179)
3 Apr 19
I tried with the soothing music but listening makes me more awake,my body is all pain and palpitating while laying down trying to really get a deep sleep.
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@teenal (1400)
• Dublin, Ireland
3 Apr 19
@Tonietta You sound quite stressed. Perhaps try a meditation CD. Mindfull meditation is very good. You can get it online.
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@Tonietta (1179)
3 Apr 19
@teenal I would definitely try it,it would be my first time doing meditation hope it can really help me feel calm.
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3 Apr 19
To get to sleep I've tried staying motionless and breathing slowly. But if it doesn't work I need to get up and do something until I am really sleepy.
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• United States
4 Apr 19
@mynameiskate I do this as well. Meditation or just get up and do something if I can't fall asleep within an hour or so. @Tonietta Journaling in a diary of something helps me as well. Sometimes I may be stressing about something if I can't sleep and writing helps me figure out why I'm stressing. Just writing down my thoughts even though there may not be a definite resolution helps gets those possible worries outta my head.
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4 Apr 19
@TishaMears I've kept journals some on my computer, some I've hand written in. They are usually about some goal or ideas I have. I've never been able to write about stuff going on in my life that much. I've read how it helps people so I think they are good for doing what you said.
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@Tonietta (1179)
5 Apr 19
@mynameiskate I'll try the reading coz I'm not a good writer,or listening to the preaching of Dr.Charles Stanley.
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
4 Apr 19
Exercise can help. Limiting caffeine intake. Removing stress from your life or reducing it.
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@Tonietta (1179)
5 Apr 19
Thank you so much.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Apr 19
Welcome to myLot. If I can't sleep, I read or myLot. Hope that helps you.
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@thelme55 (77165)
• Germany
4 Apr 19
Welcome to Mylot. Relax and don't drink coffee or coke before you go to bed.
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@Tonietta (1179)
5 Apr 19
Thank you so much for welcoming me,I only take coffee in the morning and only 1cup a day coz if I take more than 1cup I'm having palpitation.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
5 Apr 19
Welcome to myLot.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
8 Apr 19
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@Tonietta (1179)
7 Apr 19
Thank you so much welcoming me.
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@mayka123 (16604)
• India
23 May 19
Avoid having your meals too late in the evening. Also avoid keeping your phone close to your bed because that is a distraction from sleep. Avoid hot beverages also after sunset.
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@Tonietta (1179)
25 May 19
Thank you so much:)
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
13 Apr 19
Have you tried praying and reading the Bible?
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@Tonietta (1179)
14 Apr 19
I do pray first thing in the morning once I'm awake giving thanks for the new life and read the Bible and pray before going sleep.
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• Preston, England
26 Apr 19
see a good movie, take a nice walk, try to find friends to socialize with - take care
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@Tonietta (1179)
26 Apr 19
I'm a shy person,but I do lots of walking nowadays,I use the stairs going up and down rather than the elevator.
@Tonietta (1179)
26 Apr 19
Thank you so much-take care too.
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@jobelbojel (36041)
• Philippines
2 May 19
I have seen great messages here. I think what you can do is to think happy thoughts and don't think too much bad things.
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@Tonietta (1179)
2 May 19
Yes true mingle and make more friends and be active everyday to divert all my depressing thoughts. Thank you so much:)
@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Apr 19
Drink a glass of milk before you sleep.
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@Tonietta (1179)
26 Apr 19
Yes that's what I'm doing now and lots of walking, up and down on the stairs rather than using elevator.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
31 May 19
Welcome to mylot. I wish, I could help you with your sleep problem. But, for me, I have had problems sleeping all my life. Meditation may help or soft music.
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@Tonietta (1179)
31 May 19
My sleeping problem getting better now my friend, been doing brisk walk every day or if I can't do my walk I use the stairs rather than the elevator:)
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@Shivram59 (36467)
• India
17 Apr 19
@Tonietta We are on the same boat.I,too,sometimes face the same problem.I prefer to read either fairytales or wildlife adventures. It works.
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@Shivram59 (36467)
• India
18 Apr 19
@Tonietta That's what one of my friend does when he can't sleep at night.From his bedroom he comes out in the open and starts walking briskly.
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@Tonietta (1179)
19 Apr 19
@Shivram59 for atleast half hour I do fastwalk then do the stairs 1st floor to 5th up and down 5times,I feel a bit better,I still do sleep late but feel better when I wake up.
@Tonietta (1179)
18 Apr 19
At the moment I'm trying to do lots of walking and drink milk before going bed
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4 Apr 19
Get some sleeping pills if things got worst, but of course under strict doctor's prescription.
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@Tonietta (1179)
5 Apr 19
Thank you so much.
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
6 Apr 19
Welcome to myLot. I have an attitude to accept those which I cannot control or change and that helps peace of mind. I cannot do anything for what has happened, and no point in worrying about the future. I have only the present moment which is the best present - siva
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@Tonietta (1179)
7 Apr 19
Thank you so much.
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
6 Apr 19
Ovaltine is a drink grams gave for not being able to sleep!! It's like a coco mix!! U might order online!! It worked well for me!!! Also you could soak your feet in warm water before bed!! You will sleep like a baby!!!
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@Tonietta (1179)
6 Apr 19
Thank you so much.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
9 Apr 19
First of all, welcome to Mylot Kabayan... Well, I am not good at advising especially if it is a problem that I cannot solve also... Ha ha...
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@Tonietta (1179)
9 Apr 19
Thank you so much for welcoming me kababayan.
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@debjani1 (7202)
6 Apr 19
I think reading book is the best.
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@Tonietta (1179)
7 Apr 19
Thank you so much.
@nick2345 (485)
• Greece
5 Apr 19
Drink some tea, it will help you a lot
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@Tonietta (1179)
7 Apr 19
Thank you so much.
@Junbals (1421)
• Philippines
6 Apr 19
Meditate more, let go and let God!
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@Tonietta (1179)
7 Apr 19
Yes I'm trying I won't go a day without reading the Words of God,thank you so much.