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The previously mentioned counting did for me for years,in fact I had to concentrate when counting up to big numbers in anything because I would sub-conciously be preparing to drop off.

My hypnotherapist had not heard of it before but he managed to supercede it anyway.He prepared my deep inner mind for me to be able to self-hypnotize and I use that as a sort of treat to look forward to,getting warm and comfortable before drifting into that lovely peaceful state.

I want to go and do it now but I have only just got up.Doh!

My daughter's doctor prescribed 6mg Melatonin capsules, 1 to be taken 3 hours before bed to sort out her body clock. You would need a compound chemist to make them up. They can experiment with the dosage to find what would suit you. It did work quite well while she was taking them - teenagers!!

Good luck, I sympathise as I have had it since I was 24 now nearly 54. I often fall asleep listening to Question Time from the parliament. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker..... lol My husband wakes me up and gets me to bed and then I'M WIDE AWAKE :-(

This is my favourite Relaxation video. It gets rid of everything going round in your mind :-) Give it a try and,most important for me,her voice didn't irritate me! I prop up my laptop and then when I am ready for sleep...gently let it slide to the floor... BCXX

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grz-hWGNUCE&feature=related

I have a herbal tea, called Sleepy Time (made by Celestial Tea Company), at about 10 pm

When at home, I stay on the computer (usually on this site) until about 10:30 or so, then I start to play one of the solitaire games that is on my computer.

I play until my eyes start drooping. That's usually sometime between about 11 and 11:45 pm


I go to bed with a warm grain pack, which I put on my back.

Usually manage to go to sleep after about an hour, and will sleep almost solidly for 5 to 5½ hours.


If we're not at home ............... I still try to have the tea, will read for a bit, and then hope I can fall asleep within about 2 hours :((




sylvia

Rose, I was the same but ended up staying up spending time on here and also watching prerecorded programmes and falling asleep on the sofa sitting up or snoozing over the keyboard as I did just a little while ago.
I read myself to sleep in alone in bed and wake up with the light on and the book over my face lol

If I can't have the light on to read, ie. o.h. in bed still, I sometimes start to imagine spending a million pounds or more or similar to Janey's idea, refurbishing a house I know.

I really can't offer much practical help except to make sure you are getting fresh air, exercise and not becoming depressed. Eating a banana before bed can help, see below:

Does eating a banana before bed help you sleep?
I've heard that eating a banana before bed will help you sleep. Is this true, if so how does it help? Approximately how long before bed should I eat it to get the best results? Also does it matter if I eat it with peanut butter?

Yes, Bananas contain melatonin and serotonin, chemicals known to help the body sleep, as well as magnesium.

Other sleep-inducing foods include:

Almonds: Almonds contain both tryptophan, an amino acid that acts as a sedative, and magnesium, which acts as a muscle relaxant.

Chamomile Tea: Chamomile tea's mild sedating effect has helped many restless people fall asleep.

Flax seeds: Flax seeds are bursting with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are natural mood lifters and can prepare your body and mind for sleep.

Honey: Consuming too much sugar before bedtime can keep you awake. However, eating just a little glucose before hitting the sack alerts your brain to stop producing orexin, a neurotransmitter that keeps us alert. Add a little honey to your tea or milk prior to bedtime.

Milk and Dairy Products: Milk and dairy products contain tryptophan and calcium, both of which help the brain effectively use tryptophan.

Oatmeal: Oatmeal contains melatonin, which prepares your body for sleep. To up its effectiveness, make your oatmeal with milk and top it with a drizzle of honey.

Potatoes: Eating a small baked potato or a small serving of mashed or roasted potatoes will clear your body of acids that can block the effects of tryptophan.

Turkey: As many Thanksgiving diners know, turkey contains tryptophan. To get the most from the tryptophan in turkey, eat a slice of white turkey meat on a slice of whole-wheat bread in the middle of the evening.

Whole-Wheat Bread: Eating a slice of whole-wheat bread will trigger your body to release insulin, which can help deliver tryptophan to your brain. Once in your brain, the tryptophan is converted to serotonin.


Good luck love,

Lizxx

Hot chocolate. That one beginning with C that has now been taken over by K of America and some drops of lavender oil in one of those things with the candle underneath.

Vera

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Although I have to admit, CSI would do it for me.


You are obviously suffering from anxiety; insomnia + disturbing dreams are pretty good indications.

I wave from my chesterfield where the same things happen.

If you can't get rid of the source of the anxiety, you might try one of those attention-diverting strategies. You know, you go to your nice place. XP

Me, I design dream houses in my head. I can do the whole thing without graph paper or pencil, all the laying out and 3-D envisioning and decorating. I can go off into that world at the drop of a hat when it's needed.

Probably for going to sleep purposes you want something less intellectually stimulating. ;)

A walk/drive down a country lane ... or planting a dream garden ...

The following works every time.......

Watch a film that won't be shown again for years.......or listen to an audio book.....bet you will never hear the end of it.


failing the above.....get an hypnotism cd.......soooooo relaxing.

I find if I feel tired and go to bed I do tend to get a couple of hours sleep, but like you I wake and then I get up. Just a shame that you can't do the house work!!!!! :D

I can get to sleep reading, but after about an hour or two I wake up and can't go back to sleep at all , or worse, keep waking every hour or so having had complicated dreams which leave me exhausted.

Count to 1000. It works for me.

I'll watching to see if anyone comes up with a good idea.....
Would love a good nights sleep...

Real or funny ones welcomed :-)

I am sleeping badly and waking at ungodly hours, best night was watching CSI in the early hours and then sleeping on the settee but it's not quite long or wide enough for comfort.