What do you do when not sleepy but have to get up early in the morning?

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Iguana	I listen to New Age music. It flat-lines your alpha brain waves. Very relaxing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anna	Use alarm clock... Take a hot shower in the morning or wash your face 'til you don't feel sleepy anymore. Also, hot tea or coffee can help a lot not to feel sleepy... Good Luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

snowrider336	sleeping pills, read a book, watch tv, ummm thats basically all i try Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

REMEMBER ME!	warm milk or tea tylanol pm Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SocialSaul	As someone who suffers from insomnia, there are a couple of things you can do: 1) eat something "heavy" like spaghetti or oatmeal 2) take a hot bath 3) take 1/2 a sleeping pill (as most are designed for 8 hours) 4) lie back down and take very, very deep breaths 5) give yourself an O, as this releases the tension and stress 6) i would not recommend a workout, as for most this keeps them awake 7) read something boring 8) do not watch tv and do not use the computer 9) clean or straighten for 30 minutes 10) listen to relaxing music such as classical or light jazz 11) warm milk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jalady	Do what you do get on ANS.... Watch dull TV Take sleeping meds.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rich	Nyquil works very well. Read a book if you are into it, and do it lying in bed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Free Thinker	Know the feeling. I have to be up early and don't feel like going to sleep. I hate taking stuff because I don't get proper rest and wake up groggy. Wish I knew what to do. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

luv2seashore1	Well I am sitting here and have to get up early and can't sleep either. I am not sleepy anyway and I take meds to help me sleep..........but they are antihistamines. There isn't too much you can do right now, except try reading some like reading or crossword puzzles or something to calm you. Maybe some warm milk. I know why I can't sleep.......family problems and I am ill too and took a long nap. While it's frustrating, one night won't hurt, but it can through your whole schedule off. What makes you tired? If you know that....then do it. Are you thinking about too many things right now? That happens to me and I pray to the Lord to give me rest and He usually does. This is such a hectic time with the holidays fast approaching. So much to do......so little time. It can keep you up and if you are in college or school.....so can finals. Avoid caffeine and if you have some Benadryl..that should be safe to take. I don't advocate sleeping pills because you can become dependent on them,. Sweet dreams...I hope for us both! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PAISLEY	Go on Yahoo Answers until the questions get so boring you're ready to fall asleep! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

zackcanmac	do a few sit-ups or jumping jacks. this should wear you out a bit. you could also try theraflu sleeping pills are a bad idea right now cuz you need like eight hours for those. please dont get weirded out by this, but masturbation generally helps too. just fall asleep when your done (you know what im talking bout.) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mcnamara	i think put on a nice slow romantic song will help you to sleep and a cup of coffee for you when u wake up... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Katie H	Well first off, get off your computer. It's a proven fact that watching tv, sitting at the computer or playing video games causes you to be even more awake than you were before. Try reading, doing some sort of hobby such as knitting, painting, writing, drawing or whatever suits your fancy. Make yourself a cup of warm herbal tea with honey in it, but make sure it doesn't have caffeine and if all else fails do what i do and just stare at the ceiling or the back of your eyelids until sleep finally takes over. Sometimes turning on the radio to classical music will help me as well. Good luck, from an insomniac. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sabina-2004@sbcglobal.net	Benadryl might be something you have at hand now, although an antihistamine, one of the sideeffects is drowsiness. That is all the over the counter sleeping pills are, like Tylenol pm. For the future you might want to get some Melatonin. You can find it in the healthfood section in most supermarkets. You can take up to 3 mg of it. Does pretty good for me and no drowsiness in the morning. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

suzie q	Take a warm bath,drink a glass of milk. Make sure your bedroom is total dark. temp. 68 degrees. Read till you get sleepy. These things usually work for most people. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

free_the_frenchfries	work out, drink decaf tea, take a bath, read. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shootingstars957	First get off the computor. Make yourself a hot cup of decaf tea. And start to read a book..sleep tight don't let the bug beds bight.............dream the dreams of the angels! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ashley G	If this is a recurring situation, you might want to see your doctor and get some sleeping pills until you get your sleep back on track. Other things that help are getting good exercise, do some yoga, avoid caffeine intake in the evening. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mandy	I lay completely still with any sign of light off and I keep my eyes closed and think about things...eventually I drift off to sleep (fairly quickly, actually). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heh2203	yea if you planned early enough Tylenol pm would have done the trick but nowyou only have 5 hours before the alarm. i'd take half of one maybe? or what ever PM meds you have. some people probably think thats wrong and all but it works fine. also you could turn the lights off get in bed and listen to a relaxing cd or something. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brianjana01	Drink warm chocolate or warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar in it! and read a book. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dame Edna	I usually put in a DVD that I've seen over and over and that puts me right to sleep. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

endgame1915	take a hot bath and sip some hot milk. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mac	Get Tylenol PM the generic kind at walmart- one pill works wonders- you sleep great and no hangover in the AM and your bones don't ache- not habit forming also.....lay off the caffeine drinks late in the day and that might help Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anti_pop_chic	i normally just stay up.. but i have sleep issues to begin with.. maybe try laying down and concentrating on your breathing.. keeping a steady inhale and exhale.. warm milk helps your brain produce serotonin.. which is the chemical that makes you tired.. maybe some relaxing music.. or some Chamomile tea.. hope this helps.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*~~Feelin' Froggy~~*	drink a cup of hot tea with cream and read a book...makes me pass out really quick, calm music like classical works too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

freshbliss	Benedryl - its the same as a sleeping pill, different label. Only in your system about 4 hours, so you wont wake up groggy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jami	Pills might make you punchy in the morning. What's best is to lie down anyways and concentrate on your breathing. Nothing else. Just think of air coming in and going out. Eventually, you'll fall asleep. Or at least you'll be rested. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tanya	I usually go online and play a game..it usually burns my eyes to a point of making tired. Go to www.king.com lot of cool games there and you dont have to pay money unless you want to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CrunchyCon	Sex. Sleep like a baby afterwards every time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

charmed	lay down and relax and pray i can get @ least 3 hours in. better than nothin b/c that sleep is gonna hit you so hard midday Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No