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How do you fall asleep
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I have unwillingly not slept in a about 36 hours now, and I've tried several times. I sometimes have a little difficulty sleeping so I've picked up the habit of listening to podcasts but that isn't working so if u guys have some techniques or whatever to help I'd love to know

I have unwillingly not slept in a about 36 hours now, and I've tried several times. I sometimes have a little difficulty sleeping so I've picked up the habit of listening to podcasts but that isn't working so if u guys have some techniques or whatever to help I'd love to know
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damneasyIf you cant sleep after 36 hours you might want to go to the doctor so he can give you some pills that help you sleep.
[quote=damneasy]If you cant sleep after 36 hours you might want to go to the doctor so he can give you some pills that help you sleep.[/quote]
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read a book

read a book
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#4
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If you cant sleep after 36 hours you might want to go to the doctor so he can give you some pills that help you sleep.

If you cant sleep after 36 hours you might want to go to the doctor so he can give you some pills that help you sleep.
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#5
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classical music, if you're not into it

classical music, if you're not into it
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#6
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what I try to do is take deep breathes and just focus on the sound of my breathing kind of like meditating

what I try to do is take deep breathes and just focus on the sound of my breathing kind of like meditating
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#7
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I just pretend im sleeping and then, i sleep

I just pretend im sleeping and then, i sleep
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#8
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watch streams til i pass out

watch streams til i pass out
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#9
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force yourself to lay down and close your eyes without opening them and you'll definitely fall asleep by at most an hour

force yourself to lay down and close your eyes without opening them and you'll definitely fall asleep by at most an hour
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Melatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.

Melatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.
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ReeroMelatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.

Melatonin is great, but it really is a drug to some degree. I used it for about a year straight when I was a freshman, and I became totally dependent on it. I could not sleep without it. It felt really good to get off it. Gotta use it in moderation.

[quote=Reero]Melatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.[/quote]

Melatonin is great, but it really is a drug to some degree. I used it for about a year straight when I was a freshman, and I became totally dependent on it. I could not sleep without it. It felt really good to get off it. Gotta use it in moderation.
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#12
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I've been trying to figure that sleeping part for over a decade :(

I've been trying to figure that sleeping part for over a decade :(
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BBiA_duchessI used it for about a year straight

yea no sane person would do that

[quote=BBiA_duchess]
I used it for about a year straight[/quote]
yea no sane person would do that
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#14
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i watch crowns vs. lego on reckoner

i watch crowns vs. lego on reckoner
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#15
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you gotta pretend you're asleep, like there's a monster behind you and if you move its gonna get u

its gotta be dark, its gotta be quiet, and you gotta believe there's a monster

you gotta pretend you're asleep, like there's a monster behind you and if you move its gonna get u

its gotta be dark, its gotta be quiet, and you gotta believe there's a monster
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#16
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binge watch tv series till i pass out

binge watch tv series till i pass out
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#17
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just stay awake, until you are sleepy (like to the point your eyes hurt) then sleep
it's not like you aren't able to function on less sleep and you will be tired earlier the next night.

just stay awake, until you are sleepy (like to the point your eyes hurt) then sleep
it's not like you aren't able to function on less sleep and you will be tired earlier the next night.
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#18
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Clonazepan or melatonin

Clonazepan or melatonin
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#19
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have a wank

have a wank
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#20
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MELATONIN 10MG and PODCAST

MELATONIN 10MG and PODCAST
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#21
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I have a noise machine that plays white noise, and then I just lie down.

Usually though I'm just tired from working all day.

I have a noise machine that plays white noise, and then I just lie down.

Usually though I'm just tired from working all day.
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#22
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smoke a good indica

smoke a good indica
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#23
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Exercise more in the day & don't stare at screens all night

Exercise more in the day & don't stare at screens all night
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ReeroMelatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.

Naturally secreted hormones are what you become dependent on, because you're already dependent on them.

It's a really good sleep aid but you shouldn't use it constantly for a long time.

OP, you should see a doctor, 36 hours without sleep is not normal and could be caused by one of a hundred potentially easy to fix things.

[quote=Reero]Melatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.[/quote]

Naturally secreted hormones are what you become dependent on, because you're already dependent on them.

It's a really good sleep aid but you shouldn't use it constantly for a long time.

OP, you should see a doctor, 36 hours without sleep is not normal and could be caused by one of a hundred potentially easy to fix things.
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#25
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I do something boring like reading a book

I do something boring like reading a book
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personally, I close my eyes

listen to the same music playlist each time so when u hear the music u know its time to sleep

personally, I close my eyes


listen to the same music playlist each time so when u hear the music u know its time to sleep
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#27
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ReeroMelatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.

That's not right, your body will in fact stop producing melatonin if you take it for too long (usually around 2 weeks to a month), same with the majority of hormones

[quote=Reero]Melatonin is an OTC sleep aid that is very effective. It isn't really a drug that your body can become dependent on as it is a naturally secreted hormone.[/quote]
That's not right, your body will in fact stop producing melatonin if you take it for too long (usually around 2 weeks to a month), same with the majority of hormones
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I find that I'm mostly completely unable to sleep in a 'normal' way since I was about 11, what I find helpful is sound, like white noise, or you can just play something relaxing, I use a 1hr loop of thunderstorm noises and that helps me- 2nd, lavender scent, like a diffuser or something, next to the bed, or sprayed onto the pillow is relaxing. Then finally I always stretch before getting in bed.

But sleep troubles can be caused by a lot of different things, if you're not anxious or stressed you might not find it helpful.

I find that I'm mostly completely unable to sleep in a 'normal' way since I was about 11, what I find helpful is sound, like white noise, or you can just play something relaxing, I use a 1hr loop of thunderstorm noises and that helps me- 2nd, lavender scent, like a diffuser or something, next to the bed, or sprayed onto the pillow is relaxing. Then finally I always stretch before getting in bed.

But sleep troubles can be caused by a lot of different things, if you're not anxious or stressed you might not find it helpful.
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#29
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wow these methods make me realize how lucky i am that i can just lay down and be sleeping within 5 minutes. that really sucks dudes

wow these methods make me realize how lucky i am that i can just lay down and be sleeping within 5 minutes. that really sucks dudes
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#30
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update: I just woke up so based on that it's safe to assume i slept :D Figuring I got about 9 hours so I might still try to sleep some more to get back some of what I lost but I feel 10x more sane now feelsgoodman

Turns out my muscles were super tense and I passed out while doing a stretch on the floor lol

update: I just woke up so based on that it's safe to assume i slept :D Figuring I got about 9 hours so I might still try to sleep some more to get back some of what I lost but I feel 10x more sane now feelsgoodman

Turns out my muscles were super tense and I passed out while doing a stretch on the floor lol
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