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[newjersey]

I really don't feel like going to doctor for sleeping medication as I take enough medicine.   I try to read, or go on the computer, but can't concentrate.   

[FancyPhillyshopper]

I used to be a workaholic and never had enough sleep!

I value quality sleep.

Are you physically tired (worn out from physical activity) or mentally/emotionally exhausted? If you are physically tired, you have to just help the body shut down.

A warm shower before bed is always relaxing!

Yes, reading in bed can help your eyes close. 

Being on the computer keeps the brain alert, and the bright lights can overly stimulate the eyes- not a good choice.

Sometimes listening to music on a small radio next to the bed, or having some kind of white noise will help sleep.

Being mentally stressed may require a different type of relaxation.  You have to try to distract yourself--maybe watch a funny television show or a funny movie.  If you have a pet, you can comb him/her out and snuggle together for a while.  

Sometimes the cool wind of a fan can be very restful.  

Some people like a glass of milk, or herbal tea.

Maybe you need more physical activity in the day to help sleep better at night!

[shoekitty]

usually if you can't sleep, you are to get up after 20 mins. Go sit somewhere in dark for. While. My sleep Dr told me no videos or bright lights at least  hour before bed.  Especially not a large tv. The lights stimulate the brain in many, especially bright and red colors.  Also, no eating 6 hrs before bed. No caffeine. Maybe decaf sleepy tea. I get in bed late.  I do watch more slow programs I like but don't need to get into. I use a mini iPad, propped on a pillow on my stomach, lol I usually fall asleep about 1 am. I have fallen asleep during the programs. Sleep is hard. Talk to a Dr. they can give you hints, maube a sleep aid for a week or few days.  Or just advice.  

[Tinkrbl44]

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@newjersey wrote:

I really don't feel like going to doctor for sleeping medication as I take enough medicine.   I try to read, or go on the computer, but can't concentrate.   

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@newjersey 

Well, of course, there's Melatonin and other OTC sleep aids.  

Personally, I find reading for a bit when I get into bed the perfect thing to wind my brain down. 

No phone or TV in the room.

[Catch71]

I find moving to a different bed or even laying on the couch helps. It's frustrating to just keep tossing and turning. Reading helps too!

[sunshine45]

i take a melatonin or a tylenol pm. they work well for me to put me to sleep and to stay asleep.

[SilleeMee]

I shut down my computer after the sun goes down.  In my bedroom, anything electric with a blue light on it I put black tape over it. I don't ever leave the bedroom TV on while I go to sleep. All outside lights that might shine into my bedroom window are blocked out so it's pitch black in there. 

[rockygems123]

@newjersey 

Magnesium works really well. 

[drizzellla]

On occasion I just am not able to fall asleep. So I lie in bed and play sudoku, mahjong or solitaire on my tablet. And generally my eyes get tired and I roll over and fall asleep.

I generally found this to be true. There will be a movie I want to watch, generally on TCM. It will be shown late at night. I will start to watch the movie and next thing I know, I missed alot or all of the movie.

[River Song]

I tried melatonin but it gave me weird dreams, some people have nightmares.  I tried sound machines but they just kept me awake.  I usually read a book on my kindle to get sleepy.  You can decrease the screen brightness for reading before going to sleep.   A friend would listen to talk radio to put herself to sleep.  Listening to an audio book for 30 minutes might do the trick.