How can you go to sleep?

Answer 1

Relax and think about happy things. Listen to soft, peaceful music. Get a glass of milk with a half-spoonful of honey (remember to brush your teeth afterwards) or a glass of water before bed.

Don't consume food and other beverages before bed, particularly candy or soda.

Also, don't watch TV or use the computer before bed, which only stimulate the brain. You should avoid them at least 1 hour prior to going to bed.

If you lie in bed and toss and turn and still feel wide awake for a whole hour, you're probably feeling insomniatic. Step outside for a few minutes and sit on a comfy chair. Try not to think of anything; just relax. Breathe in and out, then go back to bed.

Some people use acupressure to enhance sleep, where fingertips are used to preess key points on the body to stimulate natural healing. One pressure point on your arm for helping sleep is 3 finger-widths above your wrist crease between the 2 tendons on your left forearm. Moderately press right the right thumb for 5 minutes, breathing in and out slowly. Repeat on the other arm.

Massage your muscles or ask someone else to massage you, since sleep is all about peace and relaxation. If your muscles are generally tense, it may help to relax them before you sleep.

Answer 2

Not being able to sleep is one of the more common disorders in the world. Having a nightly routine is very helpful. Dim you lights about an hour before you want to go to sleep. Taking a warm soak in the tub, with soft lighting. Do not have your TV or radio in the bedroom. Avoid caffeine 6 hours before you sleep. Do not sleep on a full stomach. have a good mattress and pillow. Keep your room cool. Avoid alcohol. Biofeedback is helpful and sometime hypnosis, if you have long tern problems. Some people find mediation helpful. You may want to have a full physical by your health care provider. There are some excellent books on the subject, but it does take work and commitment to solve this problem, if it is a long standing one.