What do you do when you can't sleep?

@thedaddym (1731)
United States
November 14, 2010 1:20am CST
I can't sleep tonight. After tossing and turning I decided to get up and go on line. What do you do when you can't sleep?
10 responses
@dodo19 (47132)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
23 Dec 10
When I can't sleep, there are a few things that I try to do. I try to relax, or I might go read, watch a bit of television, go online, or do something like that. I might not always do it, but when I do, it does help.
@sandymay16 (1617)
• Philippines
15 Nov 10
If and when I can't fall asleep easily, I usually tire my eyes out by watching TV and changing the channels and watch boring movies to help me fall asleep. Or I read a novel until I can no longer see the letters. Or get up and drink a warm drink and sometimes I listen to some music. And minimize my caffeine intake during the day and sleep whenever I feel sleepy.
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
14 Nov 10
Listen to some soft music put to your room hearing only. It can generate sleep very fast my friend. that is my only medicine for sleep and it works!
@asiregar (864)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
15 Nov 10
if I have trouble sleeping the night, usually i would watch television until my eyes feel drowsy and then go to bed
@hmkoct5 (2065)
• United States
15 Nov 10
I often can't sleep. It is really annoying. I have started taking melatonin at night. It helps a bit. I take 2 extra strength! I don't know why I have insomnia. I think it is because I am always worried. I wish I could shut my brain up. I have tried doing a before bed yoga routine that Crunch Fitness offers. It is nice, but it wakes me up. I usually try to read or listen to soothing music as well. Sometimes I just lay down and cuddle with my dog in the dark. He gets annoyed, but it helps me calm down!
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
14 Nov 10
I can't sleep almost every night. I get up and work on the computer. I figure its better to get some work done than just sit around and do nothing. That way I'm not just wasting time.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
usually i would just be lying in bed... i mean, there are no many things i can do to make myself sleep.. =) if i am really too tired, i won't be awake for too long.
• Philippines
14 Nov 10
I usually get up and read a book. Then when my eyes start drooping, that's the time that I go back to bed. You can also count 100 white sheeps in your mind. Try it if it will woork for you.
• China
14 Nov 10
Just laying quietly,for me,geting up to do some activity like watching TV or going on line will make me excited and harder to sleep,so what I can do is just waiting ...to sleep!
• Romania
14 Nov 10
I'm watching to TV a movie or play/downloading something on computer.