What do you do when you can't go to sleep?

Philippines
August 22, 2009 4:24pm CST
It's 4:00am and I woke up for some reason I don't know and I just can't go back to sleep so instead of forcing myself I just open my computer and i am doing facebook it's a good thing that today is Sunday so there's no work, how about you, what do you usually do to make yourself sleepy and go back to sleep?
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
23 Aug 09
I usually get to stay up all night if I have not done anything tiring during the day or I keep on thinking about something and continue to think about it even at night. Whenever that happens, I just try not to think about it. I try to tire myself with something productive like doing something online. However, I think using the computer to get sleepy is not really healthy and some alternate should be recommended. Reading a book that you don't like might seem to work, especially those with dragging details that you'd wish weren't there. Some readers actually skip those details to keep track of the story that they are reading. Others would settle with watching something on television but, that too isn't something advisable. Making yourself comfortable before you sleep is something that one should practice so that the body would become accustomed and that they body would be fully recharged when its time to wake up.
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
27 Aug 09
I happen to have some problems when I sleep, initially with something that I sleep on. I don't know exactly but, with certain kinds of beds, my body would get slight pain and aches after waking up. I guess the bed is too hard on that case while I feel different at times. I guess I really need a soft bed of my own. Having a bed that isn't completely yours does affect one's sleeping habits. (-_-") Thanks by the way with the award (^_^ )
• Philippines
27 Aug 09
hi ratyz, all you said does make sense
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@preema723 (117)
• United States
22 Aug 09
I hate when that happens! If I take a little snooze during the day, I either can't fall asleep at night, or I fall asleep and wake up. I usually either doodle around on the computer - on mylot or bargain hunting or I watch tv. Usually that does the trick.
• Philippines
27 Aug 09
Yes me too when I sleep during the day, it will give me a hard time sleeping at night. mylotting does the trick for me, thanks for the reply.
@maribel1218 (3085)
• Philippines
28 Aug 09
when I can't go to sleep and I felt tired and really wanted to rest, I listen to music, most of the time the beach waves and other youtube video for mind relaxation while surfing and when my eyes are drowsy then sometimes I sleep in front of my laptop! lol!!!!
@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Aug 09
I come on MyLot. Or I read. Or I do some laundry. Anything to keep me busy and make me sleepy enough to try to go back to sleep. Being an insomniac can also actually make you a lot of money! When I used to stay up until 4-5am, I would do (paid) surveys online and come on MyLot.. And I'd make like $5 a night! Too bad I have a regular sleeping pattern now.
• Philippines
23 Aug 09
love your comment , I'll keep that in mind, maybe I could earn also.
@marguicha (215148)
• Chile
23 Aug 09
I usually put on the TV, choose a program that will not interest me too much, and cuddle in my bed with lights out. It always works. The best programs for me are those of nannies going to houses to convert brats into well behaved children or other program in the home and health channel.
@AlyssaG (30)
• United States
22 Aug 09
When I can't go to sleep I usually go on my computer and start reading emails or some manga until I get tired. Drinking something warm also works for me.
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
22 Aug 09
Uusually in night i never ha so many problems to sleep but i guess that if i had sometimes things like that may be i will sur on the ent or watch something on tv it cna be ok too...