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KT1990 · 30th Aug 2011, 12:35 AM

I don't know why but I can't sleep and I have to be up in 4 hours. I don't usually have this problem. Just wondering what do u do to help you fall asleep?

fiddledeedee · 30th Aug 2011, 01:55 AM

I put on some quiet music, no words. I make sure I am not too hot or cold; I might change blankets or put on socks. I think through the next day: am I axious? excited? or what? I try to clear my mind, perhaps focusing on one word as I breathe in and out. I don't read or turn the light on; I only do that at the beginning of the night, not halfway through. I might change which end of the bed I am at to make myself more comfortable. I get a soft toy to cuddle

But you will be asleep by now anyway.

kiersten · 30th Aug 2011, 07:23 AM

I usually just throw on the old iPod & listenn to some music, generally anything that will encourage sleep but not force it. Pink Floyd is good for me, as I really like it because I force myself to stay awake as long as I can while the music is soft & melodic enough to put me out. The whole forcing yourself to stay awake instead of trying to sleep approach...

Ghostly · 30th Aug 2011, 07:24 AM

I have the same problem :/ What I usually do is just close my eyes and imagine random stuff to the point where I'm almost dreaming and I eventually fall asleep :s

maverick · 30th Aug 2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vampirekid

I have the same problem :/ What I usually do is just close my eyes and imagine random stuff to the point where I'm almost dreaming and I eventually fall asleep :s

This is what I do. Or I pretend that I'm rich and famous and try to decide what I would do with those privileges.

TraceElement · 30th Aug 2011, 08:08 AM

I have the same problem. My doctor made a point that there should be no caffiene after 6PM, which for people out age can be hard.
Since something may be bothering you and you don't realize it, try to find a few minutes everyday to think and see if there's any problems or issues. Strangely, this seems to keep me up, so it may be worthwhile for you.
TV and computers are stimulating, so if you could limit (or cut out) the use for an hour before bed could help.
A spa sound machiene that plays ocean waves, rain, white noise, or waterfalls can help.

Bosco · 30th Aug 2011, 10:35 AM

I actually whip out my touch and come onto EC
If i'm awake because something is bothering me, you guys always find a way to make it better

asides from that a mid night snack and a washroom break is nice

Callie · 30th Aug 2011, 11:28 AM

I do homework in my bed. Works every time.

Morphim · 30th Aug 2011, 12:02 PM

Well, I go pee or drink a glass of water. Then I turn once or twice and try thinking pleasant thoughts (not that kind of pleasant)

fiddledeedee · 30th Aug 2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Callie

I do homework in my bed. Works every time.

Wow. You must have such boring homework!

Danny19 · 30th Aug 2011, 05:01 PM

im sorry but i cant help but post this

Trouble Sleeping? - Damn! LOL

crazyhead · 30th Aug 2011, 06:24 PM

Get up and do a random task for a few minutes. If you continue to associate being in bed with not being asleep, it makes it harder for your body to want to sleep when you're in bed.

Lili8329 · 30th Aug 2011, 06:56 PM

I whip out my Iphone turn on Pandora radio and dance my heart out!

Revan · 30th Aug 2011, 08:18 PM

I lie on my back, put my legs in the air and I....wait...that's sex.

Never mind!

thecat06 · 30th Aug 2011, 08:25 PM

I watch videos, listen to music and write. It really depends on what I'm in the mood to do before I try to go to sleep.

Mad Man L · 30th Aug 2011, 11:07 PM

I go back to my computer

And wait to fall asleep. Either that or just wait, sleep will come eventually.

VentinIntrovert · 31st Aug 2011, 12:06 AM

I can't sleep at the moment either... Probably why I'm on here haha...

31st Aug 2011, 06:10 AM

I stay awake when it gets too much to get myself to sleep, the next day is always fun while I'm super tired.

xXLoneWolfXx · 31st Aug 2011, 04:59 PM

idk anytime i listen to any kind of soft music im out like a light.

Porphyrogenitus · 31st Aug 2011, 11:53 PM

My sleep pattern tends to be pretty set. So if I try to go to bed earlier than usual, I'll probably just lie awake until my usual time. The only workable way I've found to get around this is to make sure I'm so tired (so wake up really early one day, and probably try and exhaust myself by exercise or something) that I can fall asleep earlier.

30th Aug 2011, 12:35 AM	#1
KT1990 Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: A few people Posts: 24 Join Date: Aug 2011	What do u do when you can't fall asleep I don't know why but I can't sleep and I have to be up in 4 hours. I don't usually have this problem. Just wondering what do u do to help you fall asleep?

30th Aug 2011, 01:55 AM	#2
fiddledeedee 22/12-31/12+X! Full Member Gender: Complicated female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Most, sans Dad Location: England Age: 15 Posts: 1,128 Join Date: May 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I put on some quiet music, no words. I make sure I am not too hot or cold; I might change blankets or put on socks. I think through the next day: am I axious? excited? or what? I try to clear my mind, perhaps focusing on one word as I breathe in and out. I don't read or turn the light on; I only do that at the beginning of the night, not halfway through. I might change which end of the bed I am at to make myself more comfortable. I get a soft toy to cuddle But you will be asleep by now anyway. __________________ A problem should be measured not by the cause of the problem but by the consequences it has on a person. ~ Anfauglith

30th Aug 2011, 07:23 AM	#3
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I usually just throw on the old iPod & listenn to some music, generally anything that will encourage sleep but not force it. Pink Floyd is good for me, as I really like it because I force myself to stay awake as long as I can while the music is soft & melodic enough to put me out. The whole forcing yourself to stay awake instead of trying to sleep approach... __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

30th Aug 2011, 07:24 AM	#4
Ghostly привет Full Member Gender: Un Garçon Orientation: I'm committed to this one guy Out Status: people that care for me Location: Canada Age: 17 Posts: 1,305 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I have the same problem :/ What I usually do is just close my eyes and imagine random stuff to the point where I'm almost dreaming and I eventually fall asleep :s

30th Aug 2011, 08:08 AM	#6
TraceElement The one and only Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Kinsey 4 Out Status: to most people who matter Location: Rochester, NY Age: 23 Posts: 455 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I have the same problem. My doctor made a point that there should be no caffiene after 6PM, which for people out age can be hard. Since something may be bothering you and you don't realize it, try to find a few minutes everyday to think and see if there's any problems or issues. Strangely, this seems to keep me up, so it may be worthwhile for you. TV and computers are stimulating, so if you could limit (or cut out) the use for an hour before bed could help. A spa sound machiene that plays ocean waves, rain, white noise, or waterfalls can help. __________________ Carpe Diem- Grab life by the balls, one day at a time.

30th Aug 2011, 10:35 AM	#7
Bosco kukukuku Full Member Gender: Male 男 Orientation: Boys make my knees weak Out Status: A few people Location: eh? Age: 19 Posts: 269 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I actually whip out my touch and come onto EC If i'm awake because something is bothering me, you guys always find a way to make it better asides from that a mid night snack and a washroom break is nice __________________ .: ♪ :. I tried to be 'perfect'... it just wasn't worth it

30th Aug 2011, 11:28 AM	#8
Callie Yes. Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Kinsey 4 Out Status: Not out at all Location: Sweden Age: 19 Posts: 526 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I do homework in my bed. Works every time. __________________ That's the worst idea since genocide. Possibly even worse.

30th Aug 2011, 12:02 PM	#9
Morphim EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ♂ + ♂ Out Status: All but family Location: Kerava, Finland Age: 18 Posts: 438 Join Date: May 2010	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep Well, I go pee or drink a glass of water. Then I turn once or twice and try thinking pleasant thoughts (not that kind of pleasant) __________________

30th Aug 2011, 05:01 PM	#11
Danny19 Lets see what happens Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: i love boys!!! Out Status: Some people Location: Los Angeles Age: 19 Posts: 722 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep im sorry but i cant help but post this Trouble Sleeping? - Damn! LOL __________________ “Whats meant to be, will always find its way"

30th Aug 2011, 06:24 PM	#12
crazyhead flying away Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Texas Age: 22 Posts: 247 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep Get up and do a random task for a few minutes. If you continue to associate being in bed with not being asleep, it makes it harder for your body to want to sleep when you're in bed. __________________ "Dyin' is the day worth livin' for"

30th Aug 2011, 06:56 PM	#13
Lili8329 Newbie Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Posts: 3 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I whip out my Iphone turn on Pandora radio and dance my heart out!

30th Aug 2011, 08:18 PM	#14
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,564 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I lie on my back, put my legs in the air and I....wait...that's sex. Never mind! __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

30th Aug 2011, 08:25 PM	#15
thecat06 EC's Biggest LNJF and SNL fan!! Full Member Gender: Let's say Pangender! Orientation: Let's say gay!! Out Status: Out to parents, campus, and 75 friends on facebook Location: Central and Northern Ohio Age: 19 Posts: 2,504 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I watch videos, listen to music and write. It really depends on what I'm in the mood to do before I try to go to sleep. __________________ So many years have passed, since I proclaimed my independence, my mission, my aim, and my vision, so secure, content to live each day like it's my last, it's wonderful to know, that I could be, something more than what I dreamed, far beyond what I could see -Dream Theater

30th Aug 2011, 11:07 PM	#16
Mad Man L EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 1,244 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I go back to my computer And wait to fall asleep. Either that or just wait, sleep will come eventually. __________________ I really should get a proper signature...

31st Aug 2011, 12:06 AM	#17
VentinIntrovert Venting Introvert Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Age: 24 Posts: 163 Join Date: May 2010	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I can't sleep at the moment either... Probably why I'm on here haha...

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Giorria Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep I stay awake when it gets too much to get myself to sleep, the next day is always fun while I'm super tired.

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xXLoneWolfXx Kittens Brother Full Member Gender: dude Orientation: I eat rainbows for breakfast! Out Status: I prefer to sleep in a bed. Location: bristol, VA Age: 15 Posts: 686 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep idk anytime i listen to any kind of soft music im out like a light. __________________ If music be the food of love, play on. -William Shakespeare

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Porphyrogenitus Kalos Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: If you think of a spectrum... yellow/green Location: Brisbane, QLD Age: 21 Posts: 290 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: What do u do when you can't fall asleep My sleep pattern tends to be pretty set. So if I try to go to bed earlier than usual, I'll probably just lie awake until my usual time. The only workable way I've found to get around this is to make sure I'm so tired (so wake up really early one day, and probably try and exhaust myself by exercise or something) that I can fall asleep earlier.