Ways to have a good nights sleep? - Page 3

greenteajunkie · (#21 (**permalink**))

Avoid eating at least three hours before bedtime as food can stimulate. Caffeineated foods and beverages such as coffee, black tea, chocolate and cola drinks, even when consumed early in the day can affect normal night sleep patterns. Alcohol consumption interferes with deep REM (rapid eye movement) type of sleep. Nicotine is a stimulant and smokers can take longer to fall asleep than non-smokers.

Those active during the day, are less likely to have sleep problems. However, exercise several hours before sleep, may give a second wind. Rather than watching TV in the evenings, take a walk.

Too much on one's mind can contribute to insomnia. Write things down before bed: plans for the days ahead, things to do and people to call. Then one can relax, rather than lying awake, trying to remember your "to do" list.

A warm bath before bed can be a sleeping aid. After, the tub has filled, Adding seven drops of psyche calming essential oil of chamomile or lavender can have further calming effects, as one relaxes in the aromatic warmth. . Another technique is to put two or three drops of chamomile or lavender oil on the pillowcase. Pure essential oils should not stain fabric as long as there are no additives.

Thief · (#22 (**permalink**))

making love

JoBo · (#23 (**permalink**))

1. Having a bath before you sleep
2. Avoid any caffine (can be found in alcohol as well just so ya know)
3. Have a warm drink like Horlicks or Hot Chocolate before bed
4. Lavender smelly stuff (eg. Pillow spray)
5. Relaxing before bed like using candles, listening to calm music with a regular beat, taking deep breaths and doing minimal exersize
6. Reading a book before you sleep
7. Fresh bedsheets
8. Having a massage
9. Doing tai chi

Erm.... that's all i can come up with

Hope it helps xoxo

superheel · (#24 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Thief

making love

That would probably be a very effective way but I don't think that's the answer she was looking for.

kouichisan · (#25 (**permalink**))

I am the same, I have a really difficult time sleeping some days... too much uni work stressing me out. Once I only got about three hours sleep and I had work the next day! that didn't feel too good.

If you drink loads of caffeine... try to cut down on it.
Try to relax a bit more, if there is something troubling you maybe you should talk to someone you trust, less to bear with.
Try to get to bed on time, rather than having irregular sleeping patterns.
Don't take sleeping pills cos you'll just get addicted to them!
If non of it works... see a doctor.

Crani · (#26 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by superheel

This is another effective way, drink hot milk before going to bed. Or take a warm shower before going to bed. You might also need something to hug, my Stewie Griffin stuff toy is always there for me when I need it. Sometimes, it's ok for guys to have their own stuff toy.

A Stewie stuff toy? How can you sleep when you're holding on to the offspring of the devil himself?

Try watching the History channel while laying on the bed, it should have the same effect as the book.