Bedtime

[RoryN]

Working odd hours and need to get to sleep faster (preferably sans sleep aids in pill / liquid form).

Any suggestions?

 

[emsway]

Have you ever tried listening to relaxation music? David Ison has a series that really work. The Hemi-Sync sleep series from The Monroe Institute are good too. Also, there is a tea by Traditional Medicinals called Nighty-Night that really works for me. It has camomile, hops, valerian, and Passion flower. Also, you could read a textbook from a subject you find really boring, right before bed. . Lavender pillow spray can't hurt, either.

 

[RoryN]

Have you ever tried listening to relaxation music? David Ison has a series that really work. The Hemi-Sync sleep series from The Monroe Institute are good too. Also, there is a tea by Traditional Medicinals called Nighty-Night that really works for me. It has camomile, hops, valerian, and Passion flower. Also, you could read a textbook from a subject you find really boring, right before bed. . Lavender pillow spray can't hurt, either.

I have a Sound + Sleep machine that works pretty well. But, if I'm high-strung that evening, no luck.

I've tried the boring reading thing before. A good idea, but it just ends up being torture.

Lavender pillow spray is something I would never have thought of. I'm intrigued.

 

[Maraquerida]

All of emsway's suggestions sound good, but if they fail, have a wank. Seriously, the endorphin rush should make it a lot easier to fall asleep afterwards.

If that fails, get up, go into the kitchen, and make you favourite non alcoholic drink. I'm not sure whether it's the routine or the actual liquid, but either way it seems to work often enough to be worth a try.

 

[oldasspussy]

exercise #2 has worked for me

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00521/three-breathing-exercises.html

Taking a combo of magnesium & melatonin has helped.

 

[oldasspussy]

All of emsway's suggestions sound good, but if they fail, have a wank. Seriously, the endorphin rush should make it a lot easier to fall asleep afterwards.

I have insomnia & unfortunately that doesn't always help, even if I do it five times in a day.

 

[emsway]

I know that you would prefer to not take a sleep aid, but The Medicine Shoppe has a really good one called Snooze-In. It has the same ingredients listed in the tea I mentioned, as well as melatonin. When I take it I always wake up refreshed, not groggy. Calcium and magnesium are good, too. Along the lines of the pillow spray, there are essential oil blends made for relaxation that you can diffuse in your bedroom. And no internet or tv for at least an hour before you want to go to sleep. Oh, and relaxation yoga is good too.

 

[Vagina_Dentata]

Benadryl.

 

[Titts4Tatts]

Try closing your eyes and visualizing very mundane tasks. Such as folding laundry or dishes. Try to visualize very detail oriented. The suds in the water. The color of towels you are folding. I heard John Tesh suggest it and it works for me.

 

[ChibiFangirl]

I have a Sound + Sleep machine that works pretty well. But, if I'm high-strung that evening, no luck.

I've tried the boring reading thing before. A good idea, but it just ends up being torture.

Lavender pillow spray is something I would never have thought of. I'm intrigued.

Youtube has a lot of sleep hypnosis videos. My personal favorite hypnotist is Jodey Whitley or Michael Saely. I use them everytime I have insomnia. Also Bath and Body works has a lavander and chamomile sleep collection; lotion, soap, spray, etc. But if thats too expensive there is always Eden's Garden, which has a bunch of essential oils. The ones for insomnia are pretty cheap, but don't try to buy the rare stuff like cocoa or jasmine. Just put a few drops in the bath or on your pillow or on your skin. (Most oils you need a base to put on your skin, but with this brand, you don't need that.)

 

[SMNaughtywife]

Ever listen to any mantras? Heart sultra is one of my favorites. I have quite a few that help with relaxation and unwinding.