Can’t Sleep
It’s nearly 4am and I can’t fucking sleep. This is becoming a major problem. It is not that I am so depressed that I lie in bed all day and now I can’t sleep. When I do sleep I tend to sleep for 10 hours or so. I would say that this is normal and not excessive at all. I am usually not tired during the day and only rarely do I take naps. Lately I have not had naps but after lying in bed for over an hour I find my mind still rolling on and on and on. I get caught up in my own head so much that I can’t keep it out. Sometimes I can tell myself over and over to “shut up shut up shut up”, but this doesn’t work often because it is only noise pollution instead of the peace needed to get to sleep.
Anyone have any ideas for me. It is truely bothering me. I can’t stand to lay in bed for over an hour and not be able to get to sleep. This is a problem. I need to solve it.
3 Comments Add your own
1. Spirituality | May 30th, 2006 at 1:17 am
Put on some music and STOP thinking about things that are currently bothering you, think about stuff that gets you to sleep, umm, yeah. Thats all the advice I can give.
2. DesertDiva | May 31st, 2006 at 2:53 pm
Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning.
Do not take naps after 3 p.m.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day or at night.
Get regular exercise. Exercise during the day–make sure you exercise at least 5 to 6 hours before bedtime.
Make sure you eat dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool. If light is a problem, try a sleeping mask. If noise is a problem, try earplugs, a fan, or a “white noise” machine to cover up the sounds.
Follow a routine to help relax and wind down before sleep, such as reading a book, listening to music, or taking a bath.
If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes or don’t feel drowsy, get up and read or do something that is not too active until you feel sleepy. Then try going back to bed.
If you lay awake worrying about things, try making a to-do list before you go to bed.
Use your bed only for sleep and sex.
3. John | May 31st, 2006 at 3:23 pm
Good suggestions. I thought I was doing better last night…then I looked at the clock and noticed an hour and a half had went by. Damnit.
I’m sure sex would help, but alas Michelle won’t have it
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