Besides alcohol or Tylenol PM, what is the best way to fall asleep?
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right after some love making..haha
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if i do not have anything to take, i crawl in bed, lay real still, pull the covers over my head and sleep it off. a warm washcloth on your forehead helps also. if you have some motrin at home take it. also drinking anything with caffiene helps. caffiene is in many pain killers that are prescriptions. if you are sensitive to light, make the room dark, and if you are sensitive to sound, make it quiet. good luck!
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I have a few suggestions for you...\n\nI have insomnia and problems sleeping and staying asleep etc, due to a head injury, so I've tried nearly everything to get myself to sleep.\n\nFirst off, if you're in bed and you're not sleeping, get out of it and do something else. Try to keep your bed as a "sleep only" area. \nThat way, when you get in the bed again, you associate it with sleep.. and not like paperwork or phonecalls, etc.\n\nSecondly, tea or warm anything helps sometimes. There's actually a specific tea out there that I found at Albertsons, made by Celestial Seasonings, called Sleepy Time EXTRA. And there's a red flag that says "VALERIAN MAKES IT EXTRA!". Valerian root is a natural sedative. Taken in low doses I have found that it calms, or, in a tea such as the Sleepy Time (It's Chamomile Mint I think, really good with a little honey) it puts ya right to sleep. (high dose)\n\nThere's also another natural sleep aid called Kava. My mom found it in the healthfood store (Rainbow Market) in a little drink called Elixr. The bottle says to drink the whole thing, but I tried just one tablespoon and I was out like a light. I did some research on it, and apparantly the more frequently you take it, the higher dosages you'll need to be able to sleep. (http://www.elixirtonics.com/)\n\nAnd of course there's sleeping pills. Walgreens has "Tylenol PM". That works, or "Simply Sleep", which is essentially the same thing. But it was nice because it did not have me feeling groggy and ridiculous or hung over in the morning. I just woke up feeling refreshed.\n\nYou could also consider prescription sleeping pills. I just got an Ambien prescription... I tried it once and hated it though, guess it works differently for different people, etc. I was miserable all night and felt unrested and a prisoner in my own body. Like my body was dead, couldn't move, but my mind was racing. I was overheating and sweating and couldn't do a damn thing about it. So.. I haven't decided if I hate that or not, I'll have to give it another shot, but I'm hesitant to even bother... \n\nReading helps too.\n\nOr turn on the radio on a quiet channel, or a soothing cd or something, and get it nice and dark and before ya know it, it's time to wake up. It really works.  Just don't put on a station or something that you'll be singing along with, it doesn't quite work out.\n\nAnd sometimes I go in the yard and just breathe. The darkness and the cold air makes me want to bundle up in my bed and usually I just knock right out. Sometimes with a little coaxing from a warm drink too. (non alcoholic of course)\n\nWell then I heard some people drink (alcohol) to relax and calm down and eventually sleep but that's apparantly highly unrecommended.\n\nI always fall asleep on my side with the pillow even under my neck. Maybe you're having trouble with either your pillow or your sleeping position? I read online somewhere that sleeping on your back is bad for people that are prone to snoring who have sleep apnea, because it's harder to breathe and it's not a restful night if they even get to sleep. And I also read that sleeping flat on the belly isn't that great either because your neck is craned to one side, and could lead to neck problems. \nIf you're a belly sleeper, maybe try sleeping with one leg up so that you're not totally flat on the bed. It will also make it so that your neck isn't completely craned to the side, and the pillow can be adjusted around the head and maybe a separate one for under the chest or knee for good elevation so you don't suffocate yourself.\n\nOh and maybe a body pillow too... ever try just holding something to sleep? It could help... pillow, teddy bear, someone.\n\nSometimes when you feel really safe where you are, you'll just knock right out, without a second thought.\n\nGood luck, hope you can catch some
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Sleep. Advil. Ice.\nTalk to your doctor about medication. I'm on preventative for migraines.
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Hi, Do not drink anything with caffeine in it after 2pm.  Eat dinner as early as you can, at least 4-5 hours prior to bedtime.  Take a hot relaxing bath just before going to bed.  Do not watch TV in bed.  It helps sometimes to read after getting in bed.  If I have real insomnia, where I don't fall asleep in 15 minutes, I start with my toes, and I say, "My toes are going to sleep."  I then say the same thing for every part of my body, working from the toes up to my head.  I have never gotten all the way to head without falling asleep.  I don't know why it works, but it does.  Hopefully, these tips will help you.  I too am against taking sleeping medication.  Good Luck
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Drink plenty of water to rehydrate your body.Also taking a couple of aspirin may help the headache.Sleeping a little more can help you get over the groggy feeling.I use to drink, 6 years ago I quit cold turkey.I use to have to do what I have mentioned.
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Wow, that's awful.\n\nI haven't had too much trouble with insomnia, but the few times I have, tylenol pm (over the counter) helped me wind down enough to sleep.\n\nAfter four days, I'm sure you've already tried the standards: milk ( contains natural stuff that helps you sleep..doesn't have to be warm - yuk!), a nice glass of wine, warm bath, etc.  \n\nGood luck, man.  Hope you don't get this because you've finally been able to sleep.
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get ready for bed.all of your little chores completly over with! heat an 8 ounce glass of milk,just hot as you can stand it.try your best to drink it all as fast as you can.get in bed,flat of your back.arms straight down by your sides,.close your eyes, and make your mind go blank.this will work.the good part is, you will sleep like you have had drugs,but in the morning, yo have no after effects like you would if you had taken drugs. it really is good rest. the heating of the milk activates an enzyme,found no-where else.  sweet dreams!
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Take a good book to bed and read till you are completely relaxed.\n\nAvoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening.
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♡I have occasionally eaten a banana with a glass of milk before bedtime and found that I fell asleep faster. It usually takes me a forever to fall asleep. I think you have to find the food (or solution) that works best for YOU. I've read that you can eat foods in the evening that bring on sleep. There are even foods you should avoid, I've heard. Read on:\n\n"In the evening, eat turkey, bananas, figs, dates, yogurt, milk, tuna and whole grain crackers with nut butters. These foods are high in tryptophan, which promotes sleep. Sometimes eating half a grapefruit at bedtime can help. Keep a food/sleep diary and identify which of these helps you. For sure avoid bacon, cheese, sausage, spinach, tomatoes and wine close to bedtime. These foods contain tyramine, which increases the release of norepinephrine, a brain stimulant."♡\n\nTake a look at this site, it offers some interesting information on sleep and insomnia. Look at the Herbs that could help too. Hope it helps!
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i would try a more herbal route.  like some cat nip drops.  or sleepy time tea.  but ambien is a good prescription medication.  tylenol makes a sleep aid and i am not talking tylenol pm look for sleep aid but all these things can be habit forming you might want to check with your dr.  you might have something more seroiuse going on.  like sleep apneia he/she would know the best thing for you.  dont take anything except tea for more than 7 days.
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One way is to use the bed or chair that you sleep in only for sleep and absolutely nothing else.  After awhile the Pavlovian response will have you falling asleep as soon as you lay on that bed or recline the chair you have chosen.\n\nAnother method is to picture a dot somewhere on your body when you are ready to sleep.  Once you've chosen a spot, use the same spot thereafter.  Think of the dot on that spot and a restful sleep.  Do this every single time you wish to sleep.  Eventually as soon as you think of the dot you will fall asleep as you've conditioned yourself to do so.\n\nFor you naps, you can condition yourself to wakeup in 1 1/2 hours as well.  It's just repetition.\n\nSweet dreams!
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just relax and dont think about any thing ,try to have some kind of activity so you can get tired and go to sleep
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Oh no, you should've taken melatonin (sublinguals) dissolve under your tonge, do this in the future, it's a natural sleep aid product, sold at vitamin stores, works wonders, you probably know, about the 2 hrs, read a book for a while, you'll fall asleep, remove worry and anything, do a lot of deep breathing and this will really help you relax your body and you'll fall asleep do about 10 deep breaths you'll begin to feel tired, do the 10 in a row, get in a comfortable position and know it's going to be okay.
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I have dealt with insomnia too, and one of the best things you can do is create a regular sleep/wake cycle. Try to go to bed at the same time every night, and wake up at the same time every morning. It can be hard at first, but it really does help, and you'll feel better emotionally.\nAlso, you can try these tips:\n-cut back on coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine; instead drink clear soft drinks like 7-Up and Sprite, or caffeine-free sodas like root beer\n-avoid eating large, heavy meals before going to bed\n-don't exercise too soon before going to bed\n-relax yourself before bed with a hot bath, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation (see my link), etc.\n-have a glass of warm milk and half a turkey sandwich about 30 minutes before going to bed; both contain tryptophan, which will help you sleep\n-don't use your bedroom as a place to work, eat, watch TV, etc.; it should be a place to sleep and rest and that's it\n-avoid alcoholic drinks in the evening\n-listen to calm, soothing music before bed and while you're trying to sleep\n-sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillow\n-keep your room at a cool temperature\n-practice deep breathing exercises (see link)\n-avoid naps if they interfere with your sleep/wake cycle\n-once you're in bed, visualize a safe, peaceful scene, like the beach or a rainy day\n-establish a bedtime ritual before going to sleep to key your body to relax; follow the ritual every night\n-keep your bedroom dark\n-sleep in a well-ventilated room\n-don't watch TV, read, or do any other mentally stimulating activity before bed\n-try to get into the habit of sleeping on your back... it's the best position for relaxing because it allows for deep, restful breathing\n\nGood luck!
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I'm an insomniac so I can sympathize! There are all sorts of tricks to try, warm milk, a warm bath, mild exercise about 1 hour before bed. Try to read or do puzzles somewhere other than bed and have your room dark and on the cool side. try self relaxation when you lie down close your eyes and starting at your temples imagine each muscle slowly relaxing as you move down your body.  If all else fails a mild over the counter sleep aid may be needed on occassion or see a doctor. Good Luck and Sweet Dreams!
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get some regular sleep!