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Things to do when Insomnia strikes

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What to do when you can't sleep!

Rated 0 points - posted 14 years ago by TWeb in category People.

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1.

Take all of your electronics out of room

Your bedroom should be used for 2 things, sleep and sex. Id you have electronic gadgets in there, put them elsewhere

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fresh cherries and cherry juice

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Take a sleep aid

As soon as you realize sleep is not coming, take a OTC sleep aid or try the herbal type to relax. Valerian root, Calm, Knock Out, etc.

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A book to read

Boring - or at least heavy - reading is best. After awhile your eyes tend to close and your brain goes numb.

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NO caffeine

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Count

Sheep or just plain numbers, see how far you get.

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Drink a cup of Tea

One of the herbals that are known for relaxing and/or sleep inducing. Sleepytime, Valerian root, camomile.

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Camomile tea is very good too, helps with anti gas also!

Added 12 years ago by redbarron80, 6 points

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Take a relaxing bath/shower

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Make lists

Of whatever your brain insists on going over and over. Write it all down and get it all out.

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Truly hungry?

If you are genuinely hungry eat a lite snack to ease the "growlies". Its not easy to sleep with an empty stomache.

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Try excercise

At least two hours before bed. Walk, run, bike ride in the OUTSIDE air

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Body relaxation

Learn a relaxation technique and practice it.

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13.

Sing lullaby's

I fall asleep way before my grandchildren do when I sing lullaby's to them

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