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.

Shield

Bulgaria4824 Posts

September 02 2011 02:37 GMT

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

United States625 Posts

September 02 2011 02:38 GMT

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.

macmann

87 Posts

September 02 2011 02:46 GMT

reading a book at night = insta falling asleep for me

procyonlotor

Italy473 Posts

September 02 2011 02:59 GMT

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

Canada2436 Posts

September 02 2011 03:01 GMT

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.

JingleHell

United States11308 Posts

September 02 2011 03:03 GMT

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

Canada337 Posts

September 02 2011 03:07 GMT

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.

MaRiNe23

United States747 Posts

September 02 2011 03:11 GMT

On September 02 2011 11:38 XXGeneration wrote:

Show nested quote +

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

MaRiNe23

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.

Rotodyne

United States2263 Posts

September 02 2011 03:16 GMT

#11

On September 02 2011 11:38 XXGeneration wrote:

Show nested quote +

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.

TerraTron

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

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