If I don't sleep tonight, just shoot me!

If you don't normally have this problem then something particular is probably triggering it. Sounds like you have an active mind at the moment, are you going through a phase of creativity, or higher than usual mental stimulation? One way of getting into a more calmer state is to close your eyes and focus on the space behind the eyelids. Don't think about anything, just focus on what you see. You will actually be focused on the point between the eyebrows and not necessarily behind the eyelids. The feeling may be like being cross-eyed but that will pass! I have lots of tips and tricks so if this one doesn't work, let me know.

I hope you got that badly needed sleep. I do know where you are coming from.

Yeah, I know what you mean! I think the biggest problem for most people is having something near them such as a tv, computer, or something to entertain themselves! You'll always be tempted to go hop on the computer saying.. i'll only be getting on for a minute! and in no time, you've already spent hours! It's also not a good idea to eat or drink 5-6 hours prior to bedtime(give or take an hour or two.) but the biggest thing that gives most people trouble is having too much on their mind before bedtime. If you want to get something done that day, get it done that day, otherwise you might spend half the night with it on your mind! Hope this helps, =O

Im an insomniac myself and I can relate to your situation. I experienced not having to sleep for a couple of days and when I did I sleep for only 2 to 3 hours. I have tried making myself tired before going to bed but usually it don't work for me. I haven't tried sleeping pills though. I started a discussion about this weeks ago and you should check it out I got a lot of advice from them some of them actually worked and helped me sleep. Not regular 8 hour sleep though, maybe its not on my system to do that anymore. Try some it might work for you... Hope you sleep well soon...

I have the same problem all the time. My problem is I am not retired and I have to be up with my daughter in the mornings. The best thing for me has been to turn off all the lights, TV, and computer. If I do this about an hour before I am ready to be in bed I seem to undwind easier. I also lay in bed with a cross word puzzle book or something like that....that always puts me to sleep. Hope you are sleeping sound right now.