Having trouble falling asleep?

[frankmcr]

Try counting these -

[tbeltrans]

Imagine being at a crossing, late for an appointment, and waiting for all THAT to go by!

Tony

[Jim Owen]

My dog adapted to working from home

[marty bradbury]

Really? It's legal in my state,

[Mr. Paul]

Just put on EC's live version of Wonderful Tonight. Nighty night

[HodgdonExtreme]

Acutally, I do usually have a hard time falling asleep.

My trouble seems to stem from me not getting tired until I've been awake for 20+ hours. In fact, I love the feeling of being really tired and succumbing to sleep. I actually think I might be *addicted* to that sensation - and therefore resist sleep until I'm really really tired.

I've tried taking melatonin, which induces a *little* drowsiness, but often not enough that I can fall asleep.

I've tried getting onto a schedule where I wake up every day before 6:00am, but I still often don't get sleepy until 2am. After several days of 4 hour sleep, I'll get sleepy earlier, but then I'm "recharged" and it'll take several days before I can get to sleep at a reasonable time again.

I've tried exercising in the morning, exercising in the evening - and both morning and night - no improvement.

I've tried meditating.

I've tried listening to all kinds of soft and mellow things, such as classical music, Bob Ross videos, go-to-sleep audiotracks spoken softly in English as well as other languages.

I've tried the military techniques for training yourself to fall asleep.

I've NOT tried narcotics, but I'll admit a few drinks definitely helps.

Once I'm asleep, I rarely have a problem staying asleep, and usually get 7-9 hours no problem.

Would love to hear some suggestions.

[gibpicker]

Originally Posted by HodgdonExtreme

Acutally, I do usually have a hard time falling asleep.

My trouble seems to stem from me not getting tired until I've been awake for 20+ hours. In fact, I love the feeling of being really tired and succumbing to sleep. I actually think I might be *addicted* to that sensation - and therefore resist sleep until I'm really really tired.

I've tried taking melatonin, which induces a *little* drowsiness, but often not enough that I can fall asleep.

I've tried getting onto a schedule where I wake up every day before 6:00am, but I still often don't get sleepy until 2am. After several days of 4 hour sleep, I'll get sleepy earlier, but then I'm "recharged" and it'll take several days before I can get to sleep at a reasonable time again.

I've tried exercising in the morning, exercising in the evening - and both morning and night - no improvement.

I've tried meditating.

I've tried listening to all kinds of soft and mellow things, such as classical music, Bob Ross videos, go-to-sleep audiotracks spoken softly in English as well as other languages.

I've tried the military techniques for training yourself to fall asleep.

I've NOT tried narcotics, but I'll admit a few drinks definitely helps.

Once I'm asleep, I rarely have a problem staying asleep, and usually get 7-9 hours no problem.

Would love to hear some suggestions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf_MqDBBMPI

[M19]

That's a LOT of socks!

[Dru Edwards]

I never have trouble falling to sleep but I wake up every hour, every night, for many years. Something I started a few months ago is to have a cup of 100% chamomile tea every night before bed. I think it may help a little but I've read it helps other people.

Originally Posted by HodgdonExtreme

Acutally, I do usually have a hard time falling asleep.

My trouble seems to stem from me not getting tired until I've been awake for 20+ hours. In fact, I love the feeling of being really tired and succumbing to sleep. I actually think I might be *addicted* to that sensation - and therefore resist sleep until I'm really really tired.

I've tried taking melatonin, which induces a *little* drowsiness, but often not enough that I can fall asleep.

I've tried getting onto a schedule where I wake up every day before 6:00am, but I still often don't get sleepy until 2am. After several days of 4 hour sleep, I'll get sleepy earlier, but then I'm "recharged" and it'll take several days before I can get to sleep at a reasonable time again.

I've tried exercising in the morning, exercising in the evening - and both morning and night - no improvement.

I've tried meditating.

I've tried listening to all kinds of soft and mellow things, such as classical music, Bob Ross videos, go-to-sleep audiotracks spoken softly in English as well as other languages.

I've tried the military techniques for training yourself to fall asleep.

I've NOT tried narcotics, but I'll admit a few drinks definitely helps.

Once I'm asleep, I rarely have a problem staying asleep, and usually get 7-9 hours no problem.

Would love to hear some suggestions.

[Silly Moustache]

I'm just like Drew,

I've always been bad at sleeping - easy to drift off when I hit the sheets, but wake up every hour or so. Been like that since i was a kid.
I usually go to bed about 1 a.m. and about 5 - 6 a.m. is my "worrying" hour.

I listen to the radio or make up stories in my head, etc to self distract.

Those sheep - I got to 1837, then lost count so , ....1,2,3 .....

edit, Oh I always take a mild sleeping pill at night - non habit forming - I've been taking them for years"! (Yeah, its a joke).

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Jim Owen

My dog adapted to working from home

My cat is similar :

[stokes1971]

Thats a whole lotta lamb chops there.

[Otterhound]

Having severe obstructive sleep apnea , I have struggled to stay awake for far too long . Fortunately , those days are over .

[Neil K Walk]

I’ve always had trouble falling asleep since getting out of the Navy where I worked the night shift while underway (but not when we were in port) so my circadian rhythm is shot. This was further reinforced when I got out and went to college and pulled all nighters in my junior and senior year. I literally have to be exhausted to fall asleep. Wine helps.

[Ozzy the dog]

Originally Posted by frankmcr

Try counting these -

I did - took me eight hours and then it was time to get up.