[Alpha]

Just as the title of the thread would suggest, I am tired but can't sleep at all. Well, not quite so tired any more. Will be less so after I drink a Monster here in a few hours to hold me over until I get a chance to nap.

Not sure why this is; well, not entirely at least. The part I do know is more personal and will be resolved once she and I are closer and not dealing with external stress outside the norm.

Not looking for a shrink or analysis, just if anyone has any tips for dozing off when you find yourself to be restless or if anyone has a similar experience which they wanted to share.

[Jurinjo]

If focusing your thoughts on mundane things like breathing, the feel of the world around you, or counting doesn't help...have you tried calm or just music that normally bores you? When I'm desperate sleeping pills work to get me some semblance of sleep. It usually isn't so restful but I'm getting something.

You can also try sleeping in a different room. I notice I sleep fast in other people's homes than I do my room. Unfortunately in my house there's no where quiet to sleep except my room.

[Alpha]

It's sleep in my room or on the couch, and the couch can be accessed by dogs who love to lick.....not that I have a problem with that when I'm not sleeping, but don't like to be woken up by it.

I ended up falling asleep not too long after I posted being the irony. Just was a matter of getting warmer. Had to throw in an extra blanket. Didn't notice a difference, but apparently it made one.

And I sleep better when I am with someone, specifically my girlfriend. Don't ask why, just do.

[Tiva]

Probably because I am your personal heater... *kisses cheek* You get me all next semester sweetie.

[Alpha]

*chuckles and kisses Tiva* That I do, and that you are. Although I think it's just knowing you are there and being able to feel that that helps a lot.

[Serra Britt]

Doing something to distract your mind helps. Like, say, counting sheep. The idea is just to quiet your mind to let your body fall asleep. Doesn't always work but it's something to try.

If sleeping with someone else helps, maybe you can try sleeping with a pillow or something? That's something that helped me a lot.

[Daring Scylla]

this might sound hippy dippy to some but you can try
(a) warm milk - NOT tea, it usually has caffeine
(b) meditating
(c) not eating
before you sleep. Avoid really high-tension things, like movies that excite you, arguing, extensive exercise, or playing exciting games like Halo or skyrim or whatever you may play. I know I freak out at my pokemon games and if i play them right before bed i'm not getting to sleep any time soon.
sleeping in a different bed, room or position may help. consider if the sheets or the pillow is what's keeping you up. Are you comfortable in your bed?
also think about what kind of lighting situation you have going on in your room when you go to bed. I know I can't sleep without some sort of light. stupid as it sounds, total darkness tends to wake me up.

[Alpha]

@Serra: tried that, but it's more the warmth of the other person and knowing they are there. Especially when it's the one person who I enjoy spending simple time with.

@Daring: meditation works, just most of the time it takes a matter of me laying or sitting still long enough.

Thanks all for the suggestions so far. I am listening, and going to try being better about sleep in general.

[Daring Scylla]

If it keeps up you might want to seek professional/experienced help, as i don't know the first thing about this kind of rubbish
keep up the meditation but also try to find other ways to help. maybe soothing music? enya, yanni and native american music helps me a lot.

[Alpha]

Hmmm....soothing music has helped in the past. It is generally more my sleep schedule is crap right now.

[hyjin]

My solution to me not being able to sleep is warmth... i always wear a hoodie if its hot or cold and i easily fall asleep bc im warm... Idk why but it just works for me... Also Nyquil would work too... but i only use it if im sick...

[Kali_Namir]

I can really only sleep if there is a lot of weight on me...I literally normally sleep with 5 blankets on me at all times...it's just the weight of the blankets, I guess it makes me feel secure or something...Also I can't sleep unless I'm cuddling something...so I sleep with a teddy bear most of the time...

[hyjin]

Originally Posted by Kali_Namir

I can really only sleep if there is a lot of weight on me...I literally normally sleep with 5 blankets on me at all times...it's just the weight of the blankets, I guess it makes me feel secure or something...Also I can't sleep unless I'm cuddling something...so I sleep with a teddy bear most of the time...

or taking a nap on me... which is perfectly fine...

[Kali_Namir]

Naps on you are fun...cause then I wake up to see you!...

[hyjin]

Aww... Thanks hun...

Maybe cut down on that sugar intake and you might be able to sleep...

[Kali_Namir]

Cutting down on sugar helps...but also having a small amount of carbs will also help with getting sleepy...