What is the best way to fall asleep without drugs or herbal remedies?

twgsboys · #1 29-06-2007, 22:07

I tend to lie in bed for a long time before I fall asleep, is there any reason for this?? and how could I stop it?thanks

WeimLuvr · #2 29-06-2007, 22:16

i do that 2. what works best for me is a hot drink before bed

christine_ · #3 29-06-2007, 22:35

Some things that help me are:readinghot cup of teaand especially, my sound machine that plays realxing sounds like spring rain, summer crickets, white noise and ocean waves. It really works well.

OldSkool · #4 29-06-2007, 22:45

taking a long time to fall asleep means u wave a lot on ur mind. try conting backwords from 100, and you'll fall asleep after a few times

Scanner · #5 30-06-2007, 07:24

Count sheep!

spanky · #6 30-06-2007, 07:34

I would try maybe a glass of wine to relax you. It really works for me

littleone · #7 30-06-2007, 08:06

I read somewhere that apples make you sleepy as well as chamomile tea (caffine free) and turkey

fitzy · #8 30-06-2007, 08:26

hot milk and a nice bath does it for me , also reading before hand is very relaxing zzz

Sonu · #9 30-06-2007, 09:35

Yes......there is a reason for it.It normally happens when you have left something unfinished. And you keep on thinking about it.In students its the revisions of lessons, in Men its the pending work at office...etc etc.The right way to fall asleep quickly when you are physically and mentally tired.Hope it helps.....

Marline · #10 30-06-2007, 09:56

Often it is an overactive brain that keeps me awake. I find it helpful to focus on some repetitive pattern and draw it over and over again in my mind until I fall asleep out of sheer boredom. Alternatively, I try to achieve the state that sometimes comes just before you fall asleep where the mind flits aimlessly from one topic to another. Whatever you do, don't lie there worrying about things - that takes mental discipline, but this gets easier with practice.

aaisha:) · #11 30-06-2007, 10:19

uhmmm..........yeh ok i that happens to me too sometimes.........what works well for me........ALWAYS..........is to have a hot shower before i go to bed, to relax yourself.wat also works well is to have a hot drink such as warm milk or hot choccy...and also reading till u just drop the book........that happens to me every night.good luck....sleep tite!xxx a

fabian292 · #12 30-06-2007, 10:28

the verry best way to fall asleep without drugs is:try meditating or yogahave a hot bath/showerread a bookdrink a cup of warm milkcount sheep

Jewel M · #13 30-06-2007, 11:08

drink something warm ( or cool in the summer) read, play soft, soothing music and keep the room dark. if you exercise in the morning that can help you sleep through the night. don't exercise right before bed if you can help it, it will just make your body more awake.obviously don't drink caffine a few hours before bed.

Janijka · #14 30-06-2007, 11:15

count sheep or do the times tables it always works for me. NEVER do excerise before bed.