What to do???

United States
April 30, 2008 10:32pm CST
I hate when I cant sleep at night. I cant just lay in bed. What do you do on nights when you cant sleep??? (besides MyLot) :)
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@luvstochat (6907)
• United States
1 May 08
If I am having a hard time falling asleep I will usually got in and take a hot bath since it is so relaxing. Then if I still can't fall asleep I will either read or watch tv till I get tired enough to sleep.
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• United States
2 May 08
TV will usually do it for me too. Thanks for replying.
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• United States
1 May 08
I'm having trouble tonight too. I feel your pain.;) I usually read or do any household chores I can do that won't wake the rest of my family. Sometimes I leash up my dogs and take them on a stroll around the neighborhood followed by a hot bath and a cup of tea then I try again.
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• United States
1 May 08
Now that sounds nice :)
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@buldwgz (1489)
• United States
1 May 08
Well, amyhendricks77, besides myLot I tend to read or play my Xbox360 if I can't sleep. Mostly read. I hate when that happens too because I love to sleep.
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• United States
1 May 08
I love sleep too. I guess I just got too much on my mind with Granny being sick :( Thx for replying.
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@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
1 May 08
I cant say as I have ever had this problem, but I have heard that for some warm milk helps, for others reading, and some may resort to a sleep aid such as nytol. My wife and I listen to tapes with the sounds of nature on them. Our favorite is a rainstorm. Practicing relaxation techniques may also help you.
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• United States
1 May 08
Thank you for replying.
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@oollea (37)
• India
1 May 08
I read books whenever i am not able to sleep. i understood this technique during my study. When ever i take a book to study at night, i feel sleep.. :) More over i watch tv, or sms my friends when i can't sleep. :()
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• United States
1 May 08
Lol. Thx for replying.
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• India
1 May 08
I also hate when u cant sleep at night......at tht tym i used to listen music
• United States
1 May 08
Thank you commenting. :)
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@as2006 (5040)
• Israel
1 May 08
I love my wife or wach T.V.Or read a book .
• United States
1 May 08
Thanks for replying.
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@megumiart (3771)
• United States
1 May 08
Try Exercise right before you go to bed, then your body will be tired and you may be able to fall asleep faster. :]
• United States
2 May 08
lol. I need to do that anyway! :)
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@momalisa65 (1971)
• United States
1 May 08
I rarely have trouble falling asleep, but occasionally when I do, I do something to trick my mind...I don't know if everyone can do this or not, maybe I'm strange, but I lay there and pretend I am a baby being held by my mother and I know nothing except that my mother is holding me and I am safe. It sounds weird but it works every time. It's the 'knowing nothing' that would be the hard part for most people. We tend to allow all our troubles and worries to pop into our mind as we are relaxing at the end of the day. Well, it's worth a try, right? Let me know if it works for you.
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• United States
1 May 08
Anything is worth a try :) Thanks for replying.
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@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
2 May 08
be miserable.
@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
5 May 08
Thanks for the best response!
• United States
2 May 08
i just lay in bed untill i fall asleep.
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@jrsmith (292)
• United States
1 May 08
Work 2 jobs. Like that will wear you down in a hurry. Ask me I know.
• United States
2 May 08
Right. And I do not like that you have to do that :(
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@tmsmith (85)
2 May 08
I am a night owl.
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• United States
2 May 08
when i cant sleep i take two shots of jack and i will be out like a light
• United States
2 May 08
lol. I would pass out for sure.
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@Ivanak (129)
• China
8 May 08
Maybe you can read the book what is about the science. Or drink a cup of flower tea!
@tonibabe (189)
4 May 08
i dont have much problem with sleeping but occasionally i wont be able to sleep so to not wake up my husband i go into the lounge wrap up in a blanket on the sofa and read a book with some hot milk i then fall asleep there on the couch! hope you find something that works for you! x