I am tired but i can't sleep any suggestions?

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?	A nice warm bubble bath. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hipergirl22	Try a natural sedative like Chamomile, Valerian even warm milk..I know it tastes disgusting but it does work. Passion Flower is also good for sleep. Anything natural is better than OTC because you never wake up feeling drugged. Homoeopathics work quicker as they dissolve under the tongue for quicker absorption. All these items can be found at a natural health food store Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wantyourlalala22	read a book Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

swtlilazndevil0	play some music, read the dictionary, drink some night quill pick one Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Natalie	make some hot Cocoa. it always puts me to sleep. OR........... take sleeping pills!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Richard	sleeping pill, watch a long boring movie. listen classical music. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

redcuber	do nothing until you get so tired that you fall asleep. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gimmieswag	have a coffee and watch a scary movie Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dragonpack	Sleep Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MrG	Play with yourself. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I love my Fiance'	read the bible it really works Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ninja-turtles	count sheep Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KEITH C	Insomnia: How to Get a Good Night's Sleep Printer-friendly version Email this article Spanish / Español What causes insomnia? Insomnia is the body's way of saying that something isn't right. Many things can cause insomnia -- things like stress, too much caffeine, depression, changes in work shifts, and pain from medical problems, such as arthritis. Many people have insomnia. People who have insomnia may not be able to fall asleep. They may wake up during the night and not be able to fall back asleep, or they may wake up too early in the morning. Return to top Is insomnia a serious problem? It's not really a serious problem for your health, but it can make you feel tired, depressed and irritable. It can also make it hard to concentrate during the day. Return to top How much sleep do I need? Most adults need about 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. You know you're getting enough sleep if you don't feel sleepy during the day. The amount of sleep you need stays about the same throughout adulthood. However, sleep patterns may change with age. For example, older people may sleep less at night and take naps during the day. Return to top What can my doctor do to find out why I'm not sleeping? Your family doctor may ask you and your bed partner some questions about your sleep habits (such as when you go to bed and when you get up), any medicine you take, and the amount of caffeine and alcohol you drink. Your doctor may also ask if you smoke. Other questions may include how long you've been having insomnia, if you have any pain (such as from arthritis), and if you snore while you sleep. Your doctor may also ask about events or problems in your life that may be upsetting you and making it hard for you to sleep. Return to top What is a sleep diary? If the cause of your insomnia is not clear, your doctor may suggest that you fill out a sleep diary. The diary will help you keep track of when you go to bed, how long you lie in bed before falling asleep, how often you wake during the night, when you get up in the morning and how well you sleep. Return to top How is insomnia treated? The treatment of insomnia can be simple. Often, once the problem that's causing the insomnia is taken care of, the insomnia goes away. The key is to find out what's causing the insomnia so that it can be dealt with directly. Simply making a few changes in their sleep habits helps many people. Return to top What can I do to improve my sleep habits? Here are some things you can do to help you sleep better: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, including weekends, even if you didn't get enough sleep. This will help train your body to sleep at night. Develop a bedtime routine. Do the same thing every night before going to sleep. For example, take a warm bath and then read for 10 minutes every night before going to bed. Soon you'll connect these activities with sleeping, and doing them will help make you sleepy. Use the bedroom only for sleeping or having sex. Don't eat, talk on the phone or watch TV while you're in bed. Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark. If noise is a problem, use a fan to mask the noise or use ear plugs. If you must sleep during the day, hang dark blinds over the windows or wear an eye mask. If you're still awake after trying to fall asleep for 30 minutes, get up and go to another room. Sit quietly for about 20 minutes before going back to bed. Do this as many times as you need to until you can fall asleep. Return to top Will sleeping pills help? Sleeping pills can help in some cases, but they are not a cure for insomnia. They're only a temporary form of relief. They're best used for only a few days. Regular use can lead to rebound insomnia. This occurs when a person quits taking sleeping pills and his or her insomnia comes back. Sleeping pills can be unsafe to use if you have certain health problems. Ask your doctor if sleeping pills would be helpful for you. Return to top Tips to help you sleep Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate), decongestants, alcohol and tobacco. Exercise more often, but don't exercise within a few hours before going to bed. Learn to reduce or manage the stress in your life. Don't lie in bed worrying about things. Set aside another time just for worrying. For example, spend 30 minutes after dinner writing down what's worrying you and what you can do about it. Try eating a light snack before going to bed, but don't eat too much right before bedtime. A glass of warm milk or some cheese and crackers may be all you need. Don't nap during the day if naps seem to make your insomnia worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

creative g	10 Tips to Sleep Well http://www.askaquery.com/question/10-Tips-to-Sleep-Well.html Insomnia – Beat it with Sleep http://www.askaquery.com/question/Insomnia-%96-Beat-it-with-Sleep.html Insomnia - Treatment http://www.askaquery.com/question/Insomnia--%28dash%29--Treatment.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nascar24	yeah takes some sleeping pills and dont overdose on them or you can die.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sexy love	warm milk!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Liberals aren't that bad	Get a pillow and punch the crap out of it for 30 min. You are anxious about something. Scream while you do it. I am serious. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nia24	welcome to the club of the online addiction which doesn't make any sense at all yet we keep doing it... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jzillakilla7	Take some Melatonin, its a natural sleeping drug and u can get it off the shelf at walmart or some place like that, i think it would really help u. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ashishmulye	OK.... JUST RELAX ... LOOK FOR YOUR ROOF TOP, CLOSE YOUR EYES AND STAND STILL FOR 3MINS ON ONE LEG? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kingsgirl	warm bath or shower in the dark. then crawl back into bed!! very relaxing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

i ♥ applesauce™	Watch Seinfeld. That always works for me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

emigirlz_2boyznagrl	The most common reason for this to happen is stress, either the background sort that is so frequent in today's busy lifestyle, or the type that accompanies a stressful event such as a bereavement or lifestyle change. It would be worth chatting to your GP about your current problems, as early morning waking can be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition such as depression. He or she might feel it necessary to prescribe medication such as Amitriptyline (an anti-depressant that can be used short term in a low dosage to correct sleep problems) although there are several other medicines that could help you. He or she might also wish to carry out blood tests to rule out an overactive Thyroid as a cause for your symptoms. If you wish to try some self-help measures, don't underestimate the relaxing bath before bed-time with a drop or two of essential oil of Lavender or geranium in it. A milky drink such as hot chocolate is an old favourite and tea or coffee are certainly to be avoided if you want a restful night (caffeine is a stimulant). Setting aside some time to read a good book and not the latest work project is another useful hint. If there is someone who can give you a Gentle back massage (oils can be bought from most chemists or natural therapy shops), this can be very soothing and should set you up for a good night's sleep. If you do wake up, don't lie there worrying but read a book, listen to the radio or make a warm drink. There are several herbal or low-dose Decongestant sleep-inducing medicines on the market, again available from health food shops or chemists but do read the label first to make sure that there are no reasons why you should not take them. One homeopathic remedy that might help is Coffea, taken nightly -you could try a 30C dosage, but stop if there is no improvement after ten to fourteen days. Homeopathic remedies can be bought over-the-counter from most pharmacies or health food shops or can be ordered in from one of several specialist homeopathic pharmacies. Try getting more exercise; it's one of the most effective ways to combat insomnia. It's also a good idea to cut back on caffeine, Nicotine, and alcohol, especially before bedtime. (Although alcohol is a sedative, it tends to keep you in light sleep rather than more restful deep sleep, so you wake up feeling tired.) You might also try putting a few drops of essential oil of Lavender on your pillow, which one study found can make you sleepy. Finally, don't lie awake in bed. If you can't sleep, get up and do something relaxing--read a book or watch TV--until you feel drowsy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kristonia	don't try to go to sleep until you can't keep your eyes open. take a bath, read a book, watch movies. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

AleighSUH	Read a text book,or just force yourself to stay awake, you'll fall asleep. Watch something educational, AHH Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ShadowedSoul	i had the same prob. but now i alwayz read or watch tv until im tired. sumtimes it takes a while but then the next night it seems to take less time then the last. if that duznt work try doing things during the day that make take up some of your energy like sports or sumthin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Whassap	look at something boring Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KnowhereMan	Call the local 24-hr drugstore & ask to speak w/a pharmacist - There's a natural sleeping pill called Melatonin. It works real well... ONLY take ONE! Just last week, I went through some serious sleep deprivation and that worked real well...! Also, have a fan running... The white noise helps to lull you to sleep... Hope this helps...! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

antibride	eat something naturally sweet, preferably some kind of fruit, that'll do the trick... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♪ ♥ Sydney ♪ ♥	Eat a small meal Get into bed Turn off the lights Turn the TV down so the volume is so low, you can't understand what the people are saying Make sure one of those real estate infomercials is on... and watch.... Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miss Vicki	Get off the computer and go to bed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No