I think I have it. No matter what I do I just can't sleep ;-;
Can this be caused by staying up all night playing video games one night, and then having to sleep for school the next?
What's the definition of having insomnia?
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I think I have it. No matter what I do I just can't sleep ;-;
Can this be caused by staying up all night playing video games one night, and then having to sleep for school the next?
Can this be caused by staying up all night playing video games one night, and then having to sleep for school the next?
Are you spending enough time in sunlight during the day and in darkness at night?
this came up as a potential cause.
Do you try to go to bed and get up around the same time every day?
that did as well
Are you spending enough time in sunlight during the day and in darkness at night?
this came up as a potential cause.
Do you try to go to bed and get up around the same time every day?
that did as well
this came up as a potential cause.
Do you try to go to bed and get up around the same time every day?
that did as well
that might not be "insomnia", but rather just a terrible sleep schedule. if you go to bed at 5am one night after staying up all night and you try to sleep at 1am the next day, you're not going to feel very tired most likely.
that might not be "insomnia", but rather just a terrible sleep schedule. if you go to bed at 5am one night after staying up all night and you try to sleep at 1am the next day, you're not going to feel very tired most likely.
insomnia is an inability to sleep consistently, when all prerequisites for sleep are met
the best cure for what people perceive as insomnia is to be more active during the day to burn off any excess energy, and to manage your diet better and avoid eating/drinking junk food/energy inducing ingredients(caffeine/taurine/amphetamines)
insomnia is an inability to sleep consistently, when all prerequisites for sleep are met
the best cure for what people perceive as insomnia is to be more active during the day to burn off any excess energy, and to manage your diet better and avoid eating/drinking junk food/energy inducing ingredients(caffeine/taurine/amphetamines)
the best cure for what people perceive as insomnia is to be more active during the day to burn off any excess energy, and to manage your diet better and avoid eating/drinking junk food/energy inducing ingredients(caffeine/taurine/amphetamines)
You probably don't have insomnia. You probably have what is referred to as poor sleep hygiene. I will now bombard you with information to help you.
-Maintain a proper sleep schedule. Go to bed around the same time every night, try to get up around the same time.
-Determine how much sleep you need to feel rested; usually 7-9 hours.
-Don't look at computer/television screens (and blue lights in general) for at least 30 minutes before you go to bed.
-If you're in bed for 20-25 minutes trying to sleep and still can't, get up and do something quiet and relaxing for a bit; reading, for example.
-When you're in bed, try to clear your mind and relax; worrying or allowing your thoughts to race are counterproductive.
-Engage in physical activity during the day, and try to expose yourself to sunlight.
-Avoid ingesting substances that will interfere with your wakefulness (e.g. caffeine), and don't eat large meals or drink alcohol right before bed.
-Finally, your bed is (mostly) for sleep, and you should treat it as such; making proper associations can help you to sleep. Don't do work in your bed; don't watch movies in your bed; don't mess around on your laptop/tablet/whatever in bed. Make your bedroom quiet and dark prior to sleep. Having a decent bed doesn't hurt, either.
If after having taken all these steps you find that you still cannot sleep or cannot get regular, quality sleep, you might have a bigger problem. Good luck, sucks not to sleep well.
You probably don't have insomnia. You probably have what is referred to as poor sleep hygiene. I will now bombard you with information to help you.
-Maintain a proper sleep schedule. Go to bed around the same time every night, try to get up around the same time.
-Determine how much sleep you need to feel rested; usually 7-9 hours.
-Don't look at computer/television screens (and blue lights in general) for at least 30 minutes before you go to bed.
-If you're in bed for 20-25 minutes trying to sleep and still can't, get up and do something quiet and relaxing for a bit; reading, for example.
-When you're in bed, try to clear your mind and relax; worrying or allowing your thoughts to race are counterproductive.
-Engage in physical activity during the day, and try to expose yourself to sunlight.
-Avoid ingesting substances that will interfere with your wakefulness (e.g. caffeine), and don't eat large meals or drink alcohol right before bed.
-Finally, your bed is (mostly) for sleep, and you should treat it as such; making proper associations can help you to sleep. Don't do work in your bed; don't watch movies in your bed; don't mess around on your laptop/tablet/whatever in bed. Make your bedroom quiet and dark prior to sleep. Having a decent bed doesn't hurt, either.
If after having taken all these steps you find that you still cannot sleep or cannot get regular, quality sleep, you might have a bigger problem. Good luck, sucks not to sleep well.
-Maintain a proper sleep schedule. Go to bed around the same time every night, try to get up around the same time.
-Determine how much sleep you need to feel rested; usually 7-9 hours.
-Don't look at computer/television screens (and blue lights in general) for at least 30 minutes before you go to bed.
-If you're in bed for 20-25 minutes trying to sleep and still can't, get up and do something quiet and relaxing for a bit; reading, for example.
-When you're in bed, try to clear your mind and relax; worrying or allowing your thoughts to race are counterproductive.
-Engage in physical activity during the day, and try to expose yourself to sunlight.
-Avoid ingesting substances that will interfere with your wakefulness (e.g. caffeine), and don't eat large meals or drink alcohol right before bed.
-Finally, your bed is (mostly) for sleep, and you should treat it as such; making proper associations can help you to sleep. Don't do work in your bed; don't watch movies in your bed; don't mess around on your laptop/tablet/whatever in bed. Make your bedroom quiet and dark prior to sleep. Having a decent bed doesn't hurt, either.
If after having taken all these steps you find that you still cannot sleep or cannot get regular, quality sleep, you might have a bigger problem. Good luck, sucks not to sleep well.
I just have a quick fap before i go to bed if i can't sleep.
Science says that works.
I just have a quick fap before i go to bed if i can't sleep.
Science says that works.
Science says that works.
bumpy-Don't look at computer/television screens (and blue lights in general) for at least 30 minutes before you go to bed.
If you have to work up until you sleep, then I suggest getting f.lux (http://stereopsis.com/flux/)
Heck, get it anyways, it's amazing.
[quote=bumpy]-Don't look at computer/television screens (and blue lights in general) for at least 30 minutes before you go to bed.
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If you have to work up until you sleep, then I suggest getting f.lux (http://stereopsis.com/flux/)
Heck, get it anyways, it's amazing.
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If you have to work up until you sleep, then I suggest getting f.lux (http://stereopsis.com/flux/)
Heck, get it anyways, it's amazing.
you have insomnia. you are fucked.
but really. eat well, exercise, stay hydrated.
what do you mean you can't sleep? you try laying in bed and closing your eyes but you just won't fall asleep?
you have insomnia. you are fucked.
but really. eat well, exercise, stay hydrated.
what do you mean you can't sleep? you try laying in bed and closing your eyes but you just won't fall asleep?
but really. eat well, exercise, stay hydrated.
what do you mean you can't sleep? you try laying in bed and closing your eyes but you just won't fall asleep?
if i play video games before bed i have a lot of trouble falling asleep, you can get some pretty decent OTC sleep aids tho
if i play video games before bed i have a lot of trouble falling asleep, you can get some pretty decent OTC sleep aids tho
I wish I had enough time to sleep 15 hours a night. Sleeping is literally my favourite thing ever.
I wish I had enough time to sleep 15 hours a night. Sleeping is literally my favourite thing ever.
I always used to sleep super well at night when I used to ski/mountainbike a lot, and I have the same problem, lots of people do
Cardio for like 1 hour+ per day will almost surely fix your problem
masturbating might help but lets be honest you're probably doing that every day anyways if you're a guy
I always used to sleep super well at night when I used to ski/mountainbike a lot, and I have the same problem, lots of people do
Cardio for like 1 hour+ per day will almost surely fix your problem
masturbating might help but lets be honest you're probably doing that every day anyways if you're a guy
Cardio for like 1 hour+ per day will almost surely fix your problem
masturbating might help but lets be honest you're probably doing that every day anyways if you're a guy
You can try taking melatonin to regulate your sleep cycle.
You can try taking melatonin to regulate your sleep cycle.
You need healthy, natural sleep. Chew valerian root and get some more exercise.
You need healthy, natural sleep. Chew valerian root and get some more exercise.
like lansky said, that just sounds like poor sleeping habits. if you aren't exerting yourself throughout the day- through exercising, work, etc.- chances are, you probably will be just as awake as you were when you stayed up all night playing video games.
there are a ton of OTC medications and supplements to help you fall and stay asleep. however, you should work on your sleep hygiene before you turn to those.
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene
like lansky said, that just sounds like poor sleeping habits. if you aren't exerting yourself throughout the day- through exercising, work, etc.- chances are, you probably will be just as awake as you were when you stayed up all night playing video games.
there are a ton of OTC medications and supplements to help you fall and stay asleep. however, you should work on your sleep hygiene before you turn to those.
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene
there are a ton of OTC medications and supplements to help you fall and stay asleep. however, you should work on your sleep hygiene before you turn to those.
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene
justus_1DeaGCHaMPsince this is a thread about sleep i might as well ask this
i've been averaging 12-15 hours of sleep at night for a very long time (>5 years). i cannot even wake up and function normally with 8 or less. help.
You sound a lot like a friend of mine who has sleep apnea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea
[quote=justus_1DeaGCHaMP]since this is a thread about sleep i might as well ask this
i've been averaging 12-15 hours of sleep at night for a very long time (>5 years). i cannot even wake up and function normally with 8 or less. help.[/quote]
You sound a lot like a friend of mine who has sleep apnea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea
i've been averaging 12-15 hours of sleep at night for a very long time (>5 years). i cannot even wake up and function normally with 8 or less. help.[/quote]
You sound a lot like a friend of mine who has sleep apnea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_apnea
kaceYou need healthy, natural sleep. Chew valerian root and get some more exercise.
Plus frag for Fight Club reference.
[quote=kace]You need healthy, natural sleep. Chew valerian root and get some more exercise.[/quote]
Plus frag for Fight Club reference.
Plus frag for Fight Club reference.
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somebody call the shitposting police
Smoke pot.
But really, you're probably not exercising.
Sure, you can sit in front of your computer all day, that will mentally exhausting. But your body won't really be tired.
Smoke pot.
But really, you're probably not exercising.
Sure, you can sit in front of your computer all day, that will mentally exhausting. But your body won't really be tired.
But really, you're probably not exercising.
Sure, you can sit in front of your computer all day, that will mentally exhausting. But your body won't really be tired.
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