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By *avid0894 OP   Man
over a year ago

Paisley

Tired but can't sleep.

I like the technique where you stare at the ceiling with your eyes wide open and then you're fast asleep in a flash. Only problem is I get mega itchy!

Any recommendations?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm generally asleep inside 10 minutes.

If I'm not then relaxing my breathing tends to help as it signals to the body that it is time to shut off for the night.

Although also helpful is not getting caught up with a film late at night

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Close your eyes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Close your eyes"

And put your phone down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Close your eyes

And put your phone down "

I seriously find it hard to understand when people moan about not being able to sleep.. if i closed my eyes id be asleep before you read this

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

Hit yourself on the head with a sledgehammer!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Look up Dr weils breathing technique. My friend swears by it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think of colours

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

I think the op has fallen asleep

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull


"I think the op has fallen asleep "

We have inadvertently bored him to sleep!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find reading helps shut my brain off. It's staying asleep that I have problems with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually put on some background music or a film or a playlist on youtube. Always wake up to a drained iPad

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

No TV or laptop, moblie for at least 30 mind before bed.

Breathe in for 7 seconds hold for 7 and out for 7.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

Strange but true, to help me get off to sleep, I think of a situation, real or otherwise and discuss it quietly to myself (as if someone else was there).

I'm asleep in minutes!

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

I used to count sheep till some idiot showed them the mint sauce .

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"I used to count sheep till some idiot showed them the mint sauce . "

I always lost count and had to start again keeping me awake longer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stick Jody oan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use a pillow spray..

usually asleep within minutes of putting the light out

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By *dventurousAlexMan
over a year ago

Ipswich

Cold showers work well. Wake you up in the morning and cool your core body temperature at night so you sleep better.

Switching off from blue light radiation, i.e. Anything electrical for an hour or two before settling down. A routine.

Breathing out completely then in for four. Hold for 7 and out for 8 in a cycle. That might be the Weil technique referred to earlier.

Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Close your eyes

And put your phone down

I seriously find it hard to understand when people moan about not being able to sleep.. if i closed my eyes id be asleep before you read this"

I go straight out.

And with that I'm ...off ...to ...sle_____

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to do a little technique where I would count 1 (inside my head not out loud) as I breathed in and 2 as I breathed out and it helps to relax you and as you are only able to think of the 1,2 1,2 its almost becomes like a rocking chair for your mind.

These days I require very strong pain meds to knock me out

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By *avid0894 OP   Man
over a year ago

Paisley

I slept well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Switch light off and am asleep before it goes out but unlike some I never fall asleep in front of the telly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I recently read to curl and uncurl your toes, tried this and it does work for me just need to work out how to stay asleep now...

Ginger

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By *arlo82Couple
over a year ago

the gym and random places

I akways struggle to sleep. Have done for years. A lot worse since I moved here tho. Tried everything. Yoga nidra, relaxation music, eye masks, lavender, aloe vera plant, other sleeping oils etc and still vivid crazy dreams and wake up roughly every 30 mins. Would love at least 5/6 hours unbroken sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A wank usually puts me to sleep

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By *avid0894 OP   Man
over a year ago

Paisley

Porn has made me sleepy before lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spooning a teddy. Sounds silly but it works for me...

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By *avid0894 OP   Man
over a year ago

Paisley


"Spooning a teddy. Sounds silly but it works for me... "

I've got a big talking Ted doll but he's not snuggly enough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haha get yourself a monkey. They have big long arms to wrap around :p

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You might need to change your mattress and pillow

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By *candiumWoman
over a year ago

oban

Asmr videos in youtube. Out in minutes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best way to get off to sleep is to close your eyes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No phone switch it off.

Warm shower. Dry off.

Into bed.

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By *inkerbell67Woman
over a year ago

Clacton on sea essex

Im a terrible sleeper nothing works ,tried every thing ,sometimes I have 3hrs a night for a few days then crash for 24hrs ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be an insomiac space documantarys on youtube works for me.

Kind of amazing if you read the comments how many people do the same thing.

Carl sagan the man is a legend his voice is very relaxing must have watched the first 10 minutes of every cosmos episode god knows how many times

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By *avid0894 OP   Man
over a year ago

Paisley

I've never had a nightcap to try and help me. Never drink in the house or on weekdays but does it work?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have great sex helps me sleep. But not getting that. That's why I don't sleep and Someone send me messages every morning at 5:20.

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By *avid0894 OP   Man
over a year ago

Paisley


"Have great sex helps me sleep. But not getting that. That's why I don't sleep and Someone send me messages every morning at 5:20. "

It's helped me a few times I must say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Drink a cup of hot milk with a bit of sugar, turn your phone off/put it on silent, switch the lights off, get comfy you'll soon be in the land of nod.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have great sex helps me sleep. But not getting that. That's why I don't sleep and Someone send me messages every morning at 5:20. "

Yeah he does that but put your phone on do not disturb. FIFY

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walk mile every day with Pooch . Breath and relax before you go to bed

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I take painkillers to try and stop the pain, then I spend ages trying to get comfy.

Eventually I will drift off but wake up when the painkillers wear off.

I have tried lavender oil, sleep music, staying away from screens for at least half an hour etc.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"I take painkillers to try and stop the pain, then I spend ages trying to get comfy.

Eventually I will drift off but wake up when the painkillers wear off.

I have tried lavender oil, sleep music, staying away from screens for at least half an hour etc."

Oh and my phone goes on silent.

Being cuddled does help but that's not an option most nights

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

mogadon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Turn off any bright lights, devices and turn any clocks away from your gaze.

Lay in a comfortable position in bed, close your eyes and focus on your natural breathing pattern, and take ten deep breaths. While you are focusing on your breathing, try to let go of any tension in your body and relax your muscles. Think of a calming place to you, and continue with your natural breathing pattern.

Don't worry about sleeping, relax and let your body take over.

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