EPTlighter, you fix a sleeping schedule by waking up at a certain time. then when you go to bed will adjust to that. if it doesn't after a couple weeks then there is another issue you have to deal with.
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lighter, you fix a sleeping schedule by waking up at a certain time. then when you go to bed will adjust to that. if it doesn't after a couple weeks then there is another issue you have to deal with. | ||
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jimminy_kriket
Canada5541 Posts
On July 04 2010 03:02 QueueQueue wrote: Look into melatonin. Melatonin is naturally created in your brain from serotonin when your body is preparing to sleep. It's essentially your body's way of telling you to sleep. Melatonin supplements can actually be purchased at any pharmacy. Why melatonin? -No side effects like sleeping pills (unless you take too much, in which case you can have grogginess the next day). -Not addictive like sleeping pills. -It provides your body with the full REM sleep that you need. While sleeping pills put you to sleep, that does not necessarily mean you're actually getting restful sleep. Any night I have difficulty sleeping I take some, and I am sleeping within 20-30 minutes. I have recommended this to numerous people and each one has some back to me absolutely shocked with how effective it was. One thing to note, a lot of the tablets you purchase come in doses much higher than anyone actually needs (the bottle I have contains 2mg tablets). To ensure I do not have grogginess the following day, I crush a tablet into fine powder, and simply touch the tip of my index finger into powder so that there is a very tiny amount. I place my finger under my tongue to dissolve the powder. 1 tablet can effectively last me 20+ doses this way, and still be very effective. Understand that people will require different dosages for effectiveness, but I recommend starting as small as possible. Ensure you are doing the obvious like refraining from eating high amounts of sugar before bed time, or consuming caffeine after the early afternoon. Make sure you do things that are relaxing prior to going to bed. For me, if I am playing something like starcraft immediately before going to bed, my mind is far to stimulated at that point to sleep. I need to refrain from activity that keeps my body and/or mind very active. I tend to read a book to help relax. I know this is probably one of the most overstated things in regards to health, but it rings true... EXERCISE. Not immediately before bed of course, but vigorous exercise at least 4 times a week can be life changing in not only sleep, but in all aspects of your life. Do whatever possible to avoid sleeping pills or drugs that induce drowsiness as reliance becomes a huge issue. Also, note that it's not healthy to depend on any substance for sleep over extended periods of time, even if it is something like melatonin. Sleep problems tend to be the result of issues that need to be addressed. Make sure you are doing everything necessary to address them; for the sake of your health. This. Try melatonin pills, they can be found at most drug stores. And stay off the comp before you want to go to sleep. Get into reading, its a good time. | ||
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itzme_petey
United States1400 Posts
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Versita
Canada1032 Posts
have you been staying at home for most of the day? 'cause i sometimes also end up sleeping late a night/early morning because i haven't done anything that requires a significant amount of effort. here's a few things that i've done to help regulate my sleeping schedule: 1. get in bed earlier (maybe around 11pm) and reading a book. reading has always helped me relax, which helps me fall asleep. 2. pull an all-nighter and taking a short nap (assuming that you're sleepy by now) in the afternoon (an hour or so). in my experience, after pulling an all-nighter, taking a short nap will only make me feel more sleepy. but force yourself to wake up after the nap, or else you wont be able to sleep at night. 3. exercise. not right before bed, but in the morning/afternoon/early evening. if you're not doing anything that demands energy during the day, then you wont be sleepy at night. make sure you use up the energy you get from eating/drinking somehow (work, exercise, etc) don't just sit on your ass all day. | ||
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YoonHo
Canada1043 Posts
On July 04 2010 03:19 jimminy_kriket wrote: This. Try melatonin pills, they can be found at most drug stores. And stay off the comp before you want to go to sleep. Get into reading, its a good time. Yup, another person here agreeing on melatonin and the computer point. Basically, the light from the computer confuses your body into thinking that it's still daylight outside. There's a program that automatically dims your monitor lights according to your time, I forget what it's called though >.<. Other than melatonin and cough syrup/tylenol, I recommend taking deep slow breaths through your nose. It's worked for me 100%, never reached 30 counts or even 20. I forget exactly why but there's a scientific reason for why it works. | ||
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lighter
United States152 Posts
Thank you so much QueueQueue, I'm definitely going to look into the melatonin thing. Im going to bed soon after being awake for wayyyy too long, but either way getting to bed at a reasonable hour has been a big problem for me my entire life. It just feels like I can get so much more done at night where I can feel deadlines creeping up, but in reality I just have shitty time management during the day and procrastinate too much. As for driving, I guess I just need a fuckton of practice before I'll feel comfortable. | ||
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QueueQueue
Canada1000 Posts
On July 04 2010 15:18 lighter wrote: Thank you so much QueueQueue, I'm definitely going to look into the melatonin thing. Keep us updated on your progress!  | ||
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Amnesia
United States3818 Posts
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QueueQueue
Canada1000 Posts
On July 05 2010 03:03 Amnesia wrote: no one said smoke weed? lol whenever i smoke indica my body just crashes Unfortunately, pot comes with draw backs. Aside from the fact smoking anything is bad on your lungs, there are cognitive shortcomings that come from smoking pot as well (fortunately, most are reverted after abstaining from smoking pot for a pro longed period). I've smoked pot a limited amount of times in my life (probably enough to count on 2 hands), and yes, it does help induce sleep. I just don't like how it makes me feel; personally. | ||
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