Move to the couch or sleep the opposite way (head where feet usually go). If that doesn’t work I start organizing files on my pc. Brain will relent because it loathes file organizing
Read a physical book. Or play solitaire on my phone with the extra dim mode on.
Headphones, listen to calmish music
I read. I either pass out after a few minutes or at least spend the hours entertaining myself.
eat a piece of cheese, listen to something not too boring and not too interesting and not loud
I daydream until I sleep. It takes 60 seconds or so at most.
Recently I’ve been thinking about how I would make a camp if I were in a situation like in a survival show. Building stuff and such. Sometimes I’ll go all sci-fi and settle on a different planet. Whatever it is, it’s never about something from real life or work or real persons. That’d only keep me awake.
Worry and sometimes disassociate. Also, cry.
Me too! My anxiety has been keeping me awake
wank it, that usually helps
Natures ambien
Break every good sleep habit I have. Does it help? No. Does it feel good to do so? Also no. Will I stop? Not likely
I just lay still with my eyes closed and wait. That’s how 100% of the times I’ve fallen asleep have begun so I trust it to work this time as well.
Makes sense.
Sadly doesn’t always work. Though you’d think it would.
depends on energy level.
tired, low energy, can’t sleep - listen to music, watch TV
not tired, high energy - exercise, go for a walk, play video games
If marijuana or masturbation aren’t cutting it, rewatch some familiar TV - TNG, X-Files, Batman TAS. The familiarity usually puts me out, sometimes I’ll watch six episodes and get an hour sleep.
I used to have really bad insomnia, but through lower caffeine, extra exercise, and a consistent sleep schedule I’ve mostly beaten it.
But today I’m sick, which almost always means being up the entire night. Not a great combo.
When all of my usual tricks fail I usually just embrace it. Get up, watch TV, play a game, or read. No reason to be bored AND miserable.
Curious how other people handle it.
I think the science says it’s important to associate the bedroom with sleep. That means that if you can’t sleep while in bed, it’s better to get up and see if you can do some stuff to make you more tired. I would advise against anything with a screen though.
Read a book
im pretty tolerant to caffiene, so it doesnt keep me awake most of the time.
