How can you sleep better at night without taking medications?

Chris

Ok when i go to sleep, I cant sleep it takes a while (1 sometimes 2 hours or more) i close my eyes and all i see are images of the day, the upcoming day, i tried going to sleep early so i can wake up earlier i tried getting tired (working out playing ball or some) I try reading which works but only in school not at home. if i go to sleep late (2-6 am) i usually wake up at 9 i dont know why. But i dont wake up tired just normal but i know this will take its toll later on. So anyone with ideas..remember i dont want to take medication but if i do i'll see the doc. thanks.

bumwiz · 12-19-2008, 03:55 PM

Warm milk. Milk is a natural sleep aid.

Yahoo!1234567890 · 12-27-2008, 11:59 PM

Exercise a lot during the day.

usualsuspect · 01-02-2009, 08:10 AM

If you learn, pls tell me because I can't sleep,too

Travellinghotty · 01-09-2009, 03:03 PM

go to a natural food store etc. and pick up lavender oil or sandalwood.make sure very pure not fake imitation stuff.than put on pillow a couple of hrs before you go to bed .you will sleep better that what i do.

larry_the_orc · 01-10-2009, 07:30 AM

You don't need to see a doctor. Try this ok?Drink some warm milk before bedtime- it contains stuff that will make you sleepy.Avoid anything emotionally exciting 2 hours before bedtime- if your mind is quiet, it will go to sleep easier.Don't work out before bedtime- the adrenaline in your body will keep you awake.If you still can't sleep, take a 20 minute power nap during the day, that seems to help some people.Good Luck

shirley e · 01-19-2009, 08:42 PM

Go and buy a CD of sounds. Like nature, waterfalls, something you like and turn it on. You will sleep like a baby.

06-26-2009, 09:33 PM

I had the same problem try not having too much on your mind before you go to sleep. try meditating and stuff. also dont go to sleep too late.

klacc · 11-03-2011, 04:56 PM

It is hard to go to sleep sometimes. I try to just go through everything that I need to do the next day in my head, make sure I have everything done that I needed done that day and then just push everything from my head. It was hard to do at first but you can train your mind to do amazing things.

supmjay · 12-29-2012, 10:07 PM

The best time to sleep and the time when our bodies are able to have their most restorative effects are between 10pm to 6am. I know sometimes it is a little unrealistic to go to sleep this early for many of us but try it at least once and see if it has a positive change for you! Eating too late can negatively impact our sleep (try not to eat past 7 pm) as well as having many electronics around.

One thing I've tried that is better than milk is chamomile tea. Try natural sleep aids you can find in your local health food store. What works for one person may not work for you so I'd recommend trying all or a combination of these things and seeing what works best for you. Good luck!