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MaRiNe23
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States747 Posts
September 02 2011 02:27 GMT
#1
Occasionally I read on the tl blogs about ppl not being able to fall asleep and I read through some of them becuz I too have trouble sleeping at times. I know exercise is a good one as I have experience with that myself and keeping ur eyes closed but recently I found another good method to help you. Well actually I known about this for some time but when I'm cramming all night for finals don't really think of it.

Bascailly you take a warm shower then lay in bed and read ur book. This works especially well if you have a twin and forced to stay at one spot causing that spot to get warm. The warmth and the boring-ness of the activity called reading should put you to sleep pretty fast if you're anything like me.


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We have competitive ladder, strong community, progaming in Korea going strong, perfectly balanced game..why do we need sc2? #1 ANTI-SC2 fan
Shield
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bulgaria4824 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-02 02:41:30
September 02 2011 02:37 GMT
#2
What I used to take is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin#Use_as_medication
It helps. As far as I know, it's not harmful.
Btw, I've also heard that you should stop using computer 30-60 min before going to bed. I don't know where I've read that though.
XXGeneration
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States625 Posts
September 02 2011 02:38 GMT
#3
On September 02 2011 11:27 MaRiNe23 wrote:
Occasionally I read on the tl blogs about ppl not being able to fall asleep and I read through some of them becuz I too have trouble sleeping at times. I know exercise is a good one as I have experience with that myself and keeping ur eyes closed but recently I found another good method to help you. Well actually I known about this for some time but when I'm cramming all night for finals don't really think of it.

Bascailly you take a warm shower then lay in bed and read ur book. This works especially well if you have a twin and forced to stay at one spot causing that spot to get warm. The warmth and the boring-ness of the activity called reading should put you to sleep pretty fast if you're anything like me.


I just read for like 30 minutes and really try to stay awake even when I'm a bit sleepy; that way when I finally can't stand it I put down my book and fall asleep near instantly.
"I was so surprised when I first played StarCraft 2. I couldn't believe that such an easy game exists... I guess the best way to attract people these days is to make things easy and simple." -Midas
macmann
Profile Joined May 2011
87 Posts
September 02 2011 02:46 GMT
#4
reading a book at night = insta falling asleep for me
procyonlotor
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Italy473 Posts
September 02 2011 02:59 GMT
#5
If you guys tend to stay up a lot at the computer I suggest you try this: http://stereopsis.com/flux/

It will get you ready for sleep sooner.
rebuffering
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada2436 Posts
September 02 2011 03:01 GMT
#6
well i like reading a book before bed, but the obvious problem for me is i need my lights on to read, which makes it hard to get sleepy when lights are blaring so i can read to get sleepy in the 1st place, then why im finally ready to put the book down, i have to get up and close lights, which in turn wakes me up. lawl i dunno, guess i need one of those book lights, or something.
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JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
September 02 2011 03:03 GMT
#7
I can't read to go to sleep, I get too absorbed and finish the book and stay up later. But then, for me, sleep is for when I need it. I don't devote myself to a schedule. I know how to stay up via pure willpower, and can sleep any time and place if I so desire. Old army skill I've retained. I've slept in some weird places.
AC3
Profile Joined April 2006
Canada337 Posts
September 02 2011 03:07 GMT
#8
On September 02 2011 11:37 darkness wrote:
What I used to take is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin#Use_as_medication
It helps. As far as I know, it's not harmful.
Btw, I've also heard that you should stop using computer 30-60 min before going to bed. I don't know where I've read that though.


This. I take Melatonin when I really need to fall asleep, but be prepared to devote at least 8 hours to a pretty deep sleep. Funnily enough, the reason you shouldn't use your computer before bed is a direct relation to Melatonin. The light given off from your screen causes your brain to not produce Melatonin naturally, and as such its a lot like trying to get a full night's worth of sleep at noon. I should also mention you usually end up with pretty awesome dreams, even if you are not one who normally gets them at all.
"The idea is to try to give all of the information to help others to judge the value of your contribution; not just the information that leads to judgment in one particular direction or another" -- Richard Feynman
MaRiNe23
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States747 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-02 03:12:10
September 02 2011 03:11 GMT
#9
On September 02 2011 11:38 XXGeneration wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 11:27 MaRiNe23 wrote:
Occasionally I read on the tl blogs about ppl not being able to fall asleep and I read through some of them becuz I too have trouble sleeping at times. I know exercise is a good one as I have experience with that myself and keeping ur eyes closed but recently I found another good method to help you. Well actually I known about this for some time but when I'm cramming all night for finals don't really think of it.

Bascailly you take a warm shower then lay in bed and read ur book. This works especially well if you have a twin and forced to stay at one spot causing that spot to get warm. The warmth and the boring-ness of the activity called reading should put you to sleep pretty fast if you're anything like me.


I just read for like 30 minutes and really try to stay awake even when I'm a bit sleepy; that way when I finally can't stand it I put down my book and fall asleep near instantly.

Ok I forgot to include this but yes this is exactly what I'm talking about. That's what I meant by "extra boost" becuz i'ts late at night and ur already semi-tired so doing this should give that extra "boost" so to speak by the title name :p
We have competitive ladder, strong community, progaming in Korea going strong, perfectly balanced game..why do we need sc2? #1 ANTI-SC2 fan
MaRiNe23
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States747 Posts
September 02 2011 03:15 GMT
#10
On September 02 2011 12:01 rebuffering wrote:
well i like reading a book before bed, but the obvious problem for me is i need my lights on to read, which makes it hard to get sleepy when lights are blaring so i can read to get sleepy in the 1st place, then why im finally ready to put the book down, i have to get up and close lights, which in turn wakes me up. lawl i dunno, guess i need one of those book lights, or something.

Where do you read your book at? If you lay on ur side on a bed it will get warm ina while if you stay at the same spot. I dunno..for me, the warmth+reading puts me to sleep pretty quickly.

I think if you read at a desk, it's not as likely but me along with others have fallen asleep pretty quickly reading while laying on the bed.
We have competitive ladder, strong community, progaming in Korea going strong, perfectly balanced game..why do we need sc2? #1 ANTI-SC2 fan
Rotodyne
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United States2263 Posts
September 02 2011 03:16 GMT
#11
On September 02 2011 11:38 XXGeneration wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 11:27 MaRiNe23 wrote:
Occasionally I read on the tl blogs about ppl not being able to fall asleep and I read through some of them becuz I too have trouble sleeping at times. I know exercise is a good one as I have experience with that myself and keeping ur eyes closed but recently I found another good method to help you. Well actually I known about this for some time but when I'm cramming all night for finals don't really think of it.

Bascailly you take a warm shower then lay in bed and read ur book. This works especially well if you have a twin and forced to stay at one spot causing that spot to get warm. The warmth and the boring-ness of the activity called reading should put you to sleep pretty fast if you're anything like me.


I just read for like 30 minutes and really try to stay awake even when I'm a bit sleepy; that way when I finally can't stand it I put down my book and fall asleep near instantly.


pro strategy, just started doing that a few months ago.
I can only play starcraft when I am shit canned. IPXZERG is a god.
TerraTron
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada137 Posts
September 02 2011 05:02 GMT
#12
When I tried to read a book to fall asleep last night at 12 PM I ended up going to sleep at 3 AM cuz I had to finish it, I guess this method isnt for me
starfries
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada3508 Posts
September 02 2011 05:15 GMT
#13
tbh the best way to fall asleep quickly is to have a regular sleep schedule. Also don't eat for a few hours before bed and eat a nice breakfast, that will set your biological clock and make it easier
DJ – do you like ramen, Savior? Savior – not really. Bisu – I eat it often. Flash – I’m a maniac! | Foxer Fighting!
Sotamursu
Profile Joined June 2010
Finland612 Posts
September 02 2011 05:25 GMT
#14
There's no sleep medication like a good fap.
firefistAce
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States137 Posts
September 02 2011 06:18 GMT
#15
i always eat before i go to bed....got cravings and i cant fall asleep hungry
Please excuse my English as I am an American on the internet.
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