Sleep

[LaxBoy92]

I generally get into bed between 10 and 11 at night. Within 45-60 minutes, I'm asleep. I have a terrible time falling asleep every night and it's really annoying. I get incredibly tired, yet I can't fall asleep. I just keep rolling around in bed and looking at my clock. Does anyone have any tips for falling asleep faster?

[LaxGoalie28]

Watch tv, or put your tv timer on then fall asleep.

[OutBurst]

Have a little sugar and then drink some milk. The milk and sugar will put you to sleep very quickly.

[Trilax03]

Watch tv, or put your tv timer on then fall asleep.
i actually read that u shouldn't watch tv or go on the computer at least like an hour b4 u g2 bed...and don't look at ur clock, face it the other way...i don't follow this but i read it in a magazine i thnk or something...and of course avoid caffine.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

Have a little sugar and then drink some milk. The milk and sugar will put you to sleep very quickly.

Is that true? I thought sugar made you hyper. And keep you awake?

[laxpro]

Don't look at your clock. I used to and it is no bueno.
Just turn off your light when your tired, and make sure it is pitch black. Think about something relaxing and just let your mind wander, don't chase away thoughts or think about something specific after that. Just relax.
Works for me.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

I actually listen to classical music. Calming.

[OutBurst]

Is that true? I thought sugar made you hyper. And keep you awake?

The tryptophan in milk will help you sleep and the carbohydrates in sugar will do the same.

[ghs/wylax]

ive done something stupid this year.I do most of my homework at night,and cant get to bed until about 12.Then i sometimes cant fall asleep.So ive tried going back to sleep at 1045-11 and its not working.After tonight (research paper rough draft) ill try the milk and sugar thing.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

Carbs give you energy right? Just not immediate.

[pantherLax]

I just day dream in bed. Or would that be nightdreaming?
I take along time to fall asleep too. I got to bed at like 10 cause im tired but dont fall asleep till 11-12. But time flies when your in another nation called imagination. haha

[Frndlefire]

Carbs give you energy right? Just not immediate.
they also take more effort to digest...this is why you get so sleepy after thanksgiving dinner (and no..it isnt the tryptophan, there isn't enough in turkey to make you noticably sleepy). Same thing will happen if you eat a big pasta dinner....sleepyyyy

and sorry, I don't have any suggestions...I have horrible insomnia as well

[MeRattack]

i have gotten into the habit of putting one of my pillows over my head, so it is easier to fall asleep w/ nothng to look at

[Lax2TheGrave]

i actually read that u shouldn't watch tv or go on the computer at least like an hour b4 u g2 bed...and don't look at ur clock, face it the other way...i don't follow this but i read it in a magazine i thnk or something...and of course avoid caffine.
thats acually true.. by watching t.v it gets your adrenaline running and then you cant fall asleep, same with the computer. so get off the computer about an hour before you go to bed and just.. i dunno, cradle your lacrosse stick in your room for a bit. hope it helps. Good Luck :thumbsup:

[ljlax]

It takes me like...30 seconds to fall asleep..
once in a while it takes like 10-30 but rarely...

I would say..
don't take exedrine pm like someone else said..you don't want to get dependent.
Listen to relaxing music.. take a shower..turn off the lights...make sure there's no noise...count sheep...you know..normal stufff

[GCdorman40]

i usually fall asleep while watching tv and then my i set the sleep timer. I usually watch a movie that i've seen a million times or just recently so it doesn't interest me too much.

or use the alternative... stay up all night, sleep in school. when trying to fall asleep in school i'm usually out in less then a min. I imagine it's because of boring teachers, because i know those stupid desks aren't very comfy.

[laxfolife24]

I generally get into bed between 10 and 11 at night. Within 45-60 minutes, I'm asleep. I have a terrible time falling asleep every night and it's really annoying. I get incredibly tired, yet I can't fall asleep. I just keep rolling around in bed and looking at my clock. Does anyone have any tips for falling asleep faster?

I am having the same problem right now actually. It has been happening A LOT to me lately. I heard not to count sheep because it ends up stimulating your brain. I usually put the sleep timer on and watch tv but that didn't work tonight. I guess I'm not the person to ask bcuz I am just complaining right now since i have a huge midterm tomorrow.

[ColtsLax]

i read a book, ill usually fall asleep midpage. or ill take a nyquill pill. that will aslo nock you out.(or sometime ill take a shot of bourbon)

[_lax4life_]

thats acually true.. by watching t.v it gets your adrenaline running and then you cant fall asleep, same with the computer. so get off the computer about an hour before you go to bed and just.. i dunno, cradle your lacrosse stick in your room for a bit. hope it helps. Good Luck :thumbsup:

I don't know where you heard that from, but when I watch t.v. while I'm laying down on the couch, I get really tired and also the computer makes me even more tired. That helps me fall asleep, or do something that is really boring or tiring.

[kryptic]

Classical music works for me because theres no words for me to sing along with.

Also, tense up and flex every muscle in bed, from fingers to toes, hold it for as long as you can, then relax.

[FPDefense]

during the week i go to sleep at 10:30 and get up at 6. weekends i stay up til im falling asleep and sleep in til like 11 or noon.

I also have a friend who listens to metal because it soothes his nerves... and we call him harry potter.

[Jesse]

Like Kryptic said, Classical Music...

Now Im back at school again (Started Today), I find it really hard to get to sleep so early... and the heat makes it hard.

[rjattack19]

ok...i had the same problem...then my doctor gave me this cd with nature sounds on it to help me fall asleep...it worked really well except 4 the fact that the running rivers made me wet the bed =( lol

[FallIntoIt]

thats acually true.. by watching t.v it gets your adrenaline running and then you cant fall asleep, same with the computer.

Close, but not quite. Computer and television backlights mimic sunlight, which resets your circadian rhythm.
Okay - so you have these light receptors in your eyes, and they're extremely sensitive. Light that is or mimics sunlight can tweak those receptors a bit, and wake you up, causing the brain to be more alert and take longer for sleep to set in.
Some people have receptors so sensitive, they can't sleep in anything but pitch darkness, while others (like myself) can sleep with a little bit of light on no problem, and my roommate can will herself to pass out no matter what time of day or brightness she's got to deal with.

But what I would suggest: No tv, no computer at least 30 minutes before bed. No exercise at least 3 to 4 hours before bed. Don't eat a large meal. Try taking a shower before bed, don't do homework in your room (esp. your bed) - your subconscious starts to associate bed with a place of work, not rest. Shower, read, develop a chill-out pre-bed ritual, and you should get to sleep faster. If that doesn't work, see a doctor.

[Jesse]

it worked really well except 4 the fact that the running rivers made me wet the bed =( lol

Dude, you seriously didnt need to say that.... :nofear:

[sweet_ceX]

Obviousley I'm much of this sleep thing right now

[JoshM]

Try to stay awake.

[laxgirl45]

I've been having the same problem lately. I used to fall asleep almost as soon as i hit the bed...but now I guess I get distracted and begin thinking about things and I can be up for hours thinking.
What I try to do is try not to think about anything and not look at my alarm clock. I like to turn the other way and face the wall so that I have less things to distract me.

[ShermanLax607]

Usually when I cant fall asleep Im thinking about a girl, because of like drama/friends and other stuff. So could it be a girl you're thinking of? Im just trying to give hints. Also, avoid soda for the 3-4 hours before you go to sleep because that keeps me up.

Or maybe just tire yourself out that much more and work out harder? Hey its modivation, and god knows it works for me, after lax or football conditioning, im walking dead out of the shower and crashing on my bed... hard.

Other than that, I dont know what to say, happy sleeping :-P

[marflax33]

The tryptophan in milk will help you sleep and the carbohydrates in sugar will do the same.

warm milk and cookies in preschool. is that why they do it?

[laxgirl45]

Usually when I cant fall asleep Im thinking about a girl, because of like drama/friends and other stuff.




Haha, same with me, but a guy.

[atacklax]

As an alternative to classic music you could listen to some Mogwai in bed. Relaxing stuff. No words too.

[Frndlefire]

I actually have a useful tip for you guys (wow!)... when you lay down curl up into a really tight fetal position so your back is nice and tensed. Then stretch out tall. Doing this a couple times releases muscle pressure on your adrenal glands along your spine. I have done it as part of meditation/relaxation what-have-you, but I would imagine it would help you fall asleep as well

[BTlaxripper]

I generally get into bed between 10 and 11 at night. Within 45-60 minutes, I'm asleep. I have a terrible time falling asleep every night and it's really annoying. I get incredibly tired, yet I can't fall asleep. I just keep rolling around in bed and looking at my clock. Does anyone have any tips for falling asleep faster?

Get an iPod or CD player, and put on some soothing and really good music

My preferences:
The Shins
The Postal Service (my favorite)
Death Cab for Cutie
Dave Matthews Band

and about every 5-10 minutes, trun it down a notch until it's barely audible and you'll fall right asleep.

[BigKLaxer]

Any of you guys sometimes have sleeping trouble. If so, what do you do to help you fall asleep. I personally listen to a book on tape or something like that.

[Canadian Lax]

yes i takes me about an hour to fall asleep every night no matter how tired i am---it sucks. I just try to think of like a cool dream. Or i try to focus on my breathing....like i focus on breathing in and out. Sometimes works

[laxmax137]

Turn on some music and hang upside down from a bar.

[SnipeDefense#88]

Pop a few advill and that puts me out in like 30 minutes.
hah! there u go. all u other guys make everything so difficult...pills make everyhting ok!

[moondog]

I take sleeping pills. They are amazing. I wouldn't be able to sleep much without them.

[LaxLlama8]

Turn on some music and hang upside down from a bar.
Hmmmmmm. That may have some disadvantages. Such as the fact that if it works, you will fall and break your neck and die. Other than that, it's a good idea :agree:

[LaxBoy92]

http://lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=36328

[tiplax]

i just read for a while and when i wake up in the morning the book ins covered in drool next to my pillow

[Canadian Lax]

I take sleeping pills. They are amazing. I wouldn't be able to sleep much without them.


what are the pills called??...and make sure you dont get addicted sleeping pills are easily addictive.

[brikk9]

Play a nice competitive game of counter strike! Oh, trying to fall asleep, no idea.

[libertyvillelax]

Reading or listening to music usually puts me to sleep.

[claxbucky]

Yea, read a boring book or something. Uhm... don't try to fall alseep after like working out or anything. Just relax and close your eyes and think about happy things.

[A-D-I-D-A-S]

what are the pills called??...and make sure you dont get addicted sleeping pills are easily addictive.

Yes I could use some sleeping pills!! Sometimes my eyes would be like burning for 2 hours and when I go to bed it takes me about 45-60 minutes to fall asleep. This past week 2x I went to bed at like 2 and I keep turning all over and it was like 3 45 the last time I looked at the clock.

[petejobu22]

Insomniacs unite!!
I usually listen to really slow music...if that doesn't work, I find an old movie that I have seen hundreds of times and watch that.

[TheCanaidan]

Get Mono and strep throat, Like me, then you'll sleep 20/24 hours a day!

[Lowell]

SOmetimes if i leave like 93.3Flz radio rap on the talk show hosts that are there become the voices in my dreams. weird i know.

[Riot]

My sleep schedule is pretty messed up. I go to sleep between 2 and 4. I did it basically all summer and I'm trying to go back to normal to get ready for school. It's hard though, I've gone to bed around 10-11 for the past week or something and lay in bed until about 1, then I just go down to my basement and play wall ball until between 2 and 4 and go to bed.

[dillz18]

I just eat a doughnut or 2 before bed. It gets my blood sugar high, and high blood sugar makes you sleeepyyyy.

[SeanO39]

Over the summer I actually enjoy sitting in bed and just thinking about stuff. Sometimes I'll stay up for an hour or two. Other times for 10 minutes. During the school year I usually take Benydryl to help fall asleep. That stuff is gnarly for sleeping, although it usually takes about 40 minutes to kick in.

[LoyolaMiddie878]

i listen to music...

[the next 'one']

this always works for me. i have one of those clocks that tick-tocks. its a slight tick-tock though, and you can only hear it when its deathly quiet in the room. when i am trying to fall asleep, but cant, i listen the clock, synchronizing my breathing pattern with it. In-2-3-4, Out-2-3-4, In-2-3-4, Out-2-3-4, and so on and so forth. sometimes i will for for 5 or even 6 seconds. not only does this relax your breathing and make your more tired, but it makes you yawn alot, which helps me fall asleep. i have also noticed an increase in my lung strength. all of my friends who start out doing this, try it, and can barely reach 4 seconds in and out. after a while though, they step it up to 5, and some are now at 6 along with me. the point though, is not to breathe in super slow, the point is to get a full, calming, relaxing breath that takes that certain time period. if i wanted to, and i have actually timed this, i can breath in continuously for 47 seconds, but its certainly not relaxing.

the purpose of the yawn in the human body is to disrupt the breathing pattern, and make you more awake and alert. When you are tired, your body naturally takes a rythmic breathing pattern, and you yawn to disrupt that pattern. by making yourself breathe ryhtmically, it makes you more tired. the yawns are proof of that.

[livin4lax09]

stay up later. Then when you finally go to sleep, you're tired. that's what I do.

[atacklax]

I read. Really helps. Also, it helps to have the room pitch black. I mean so dark you can't see your hand in front of your face.

[navyboy28]

here's to bringing back old threads (and to all you noobs out there, i found this thread through a magical thing called a search, a concept which seems foreign to a lot of you). its not about 2am EST and im in philly, not sleeping. i have some serious insomnia issues and none of the things listed in this thread help. i refuse to take medication but i have a football game tomorrow and i cant sleep. does anyone out there have any other solutions that have not been mentioned that work for them?

EDIT- i just realized that in probably not going to get an answer because im probably the only one in the country who's still awake and browsing the forums. im gunna be so beat for the game tomorrow. lucky we're going to win anyway

EDIT#2- its today, not tomorrow. thats all details

[THALAX]

I come here when I can't sleep! It's not helping.....

[Lax r us]

Just take a hot shower before you go to sleep, that ususally works for me.

[KUjayhawks42]

Close, but not quite. Computer and television backlights mimic sunlight, which resets your circadian rhythm.
Okay - so you have these light receptors in your eyes, and they're extremely sensitive. Light that is or mimics sunlight can tweak those receptors a bit, and wake you up, causing the brain to be more alert and take longer for sleep to set in.
Some people have receptors so sensitive, they can't sleep in anything but pitch darkness, while others (like myself) can sleep with a little bit of light on no problem, and my roommate can will herself to pass out no matter what time of day or brightness she's got to deal with.

But what I would suggest: No tv, no computer at least 30 minutes before bed. No exercise at least 3 to 4 hours before bed. Don't eat a large meal. Try taking a shower before bed, don't do homework in your room (esp. your bed) - your subconscious starts to associate bed with a place of work, not rest. Shower, read, develop a chill-out pre-bed ritual, and you should get to sleep faster. If that doesn't work, see a doctor.


Actually the computer is the one thing that makes me super tired. Same for the tv haha.

[LaxDman62]

Reading while in bed makes me tierd. I had the smae problem last night. I went to sleep at 1:30 and felt fine at school. But that was probably because I slept 14 hours the day before.

[LymanLax28]

I started having problems sleeping last year... meaning I don't usually go to sleep until about 1 in the a.m. It got so bad last year that in one of our last lacrosse games I had to sit out because I almost collapsed and was seeing double. We lost. It's happening again this year and it sucks. I have all my lights off, either no music or really chill music, and I'll just lie in bed thinking and not fall asleep for an hour or so. It's terrible.

[raykessler]

i usually only cant sleep when im nervous about something like a test, first day of school, big game or something like that, i pretty much just have to lie there until my mind wanders enough to put me to sleep.

[WillemD]

I just fall asleep to sportscenter or whatever is on ESPN.

[lacrosse_newbie]

I try to dream while im awake, i've also done the milk, but not the sugar, so ill try that tonight I guess. I usually get to bed at ten, wake up around 5ish, usually latest 5:40.

[DanK112]

read, listen to music you dont know the lyrics to or dont stay up late on weekends, i used to try to go to bed at like 10 every weekday and fall asleep around 12-1 it never worked but when i got grounded i started going to bed on the weekend at 10 - 11 and waking up at 9-10 insted of bed at 2 wake up at 1 and now i can sleep no problem

[Brandon303]

I actually listen to classical music. Calming.
I always have my radio/Ipod on a low volume when I'm dozing off. I hit the sleep button so it'll turn off automatically in 30-60 minutes regardless of whether I'm awake or asleep.

[Live4It]

Just take a hot shower before you go to sleep, that ususally works for me.
Yea, I think I may have posted it already in this thread, or maybe not, who knows, anyways: If you can't fall asleep if you take a hot shower and go into a cool room(bedroom) you will be able to fall asleep better, something to do with it tells your body its sleeping time.

[FPDefense]

actually reading this thread made me really tired

[laxmiddie11]

drink a glass of milk about a half an hour before you go to bed, read a book before you go to bed, or breath in and out of you nose slowing and concentrate on your breathing. these work I used to have sleeping problems.

[UVAlaxer432]

uumm...i read, it puts me right to sleep...especially in school!! :dummy:

[RottingMind13]

actually reading this thread made me really tired

Me too. Then again, it doesnt help that I just got in from practice.

[sailorslax88]

i actually read that u shouldn't watch tv or go on the computer at least like an hour b4 u g2 bed...and don't look at ur clock, face it the other way...i don't follow this but i read it in a magazine i thnk or something...and of course avoid caffine.


this is true, the lights from computers, tv's lights (if i remember correctly) keeps you up longer and represses the need for sleep or something like that

bottom line.
lights = bad for sleep

[GarysGod]

Get an iPod or CD player, and put on some soothing and really good music

My preferences:
The Shins
The Postal Service (my favorite)
Death Cab for Cutie
Dave Matthews Band

and about every 5-10 minutes, trun it down a notch until it's barely audible and you'll fall right asleep.

That makes me stay up longer for some reason

and I have the same problem, i just watch tv and try and fall alseep

[NickMB17]

I usually fall asleep within the first minute of my head hitting the pillow. :naughty:

[HSCkid44]

I watch moives that i have seen like 4,000 times and sometimes i read a mag or something
I go to bed about 1 so Iam tired my then which helps to fall a sleep if u did now

[franks2089]

Well I just got prescription sleeping pills because I was averaging 2.5 hrs of sleep everynight for 2 weeks.

Best thing I could tell you to do is see a doctor or stop drinking all caffeine, try to relax earlier, try not to excercise or eat right before bed, etc