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Go to the store and buy some melatonin. Try it. You can't overdose on it, but it helps you fall asleep (but not stay asleep).

If that doesn't work, go see the doctor and request a sleep study.

ghettoperson wrote:

Apparently not getting enough daylight fucks with your sleeping pattern.

Interesting. Do You have any more info?

Noise is sleeps worst enemy. So turn off the computer.

get some exercise.  helps me.

I don't have a computer in my sleeping room.
Also, I am very fit, and I exercise daily.
I will try out the medicines.

OK, i have many sleep disorders including apnoea, night terrors, etc

Make sure ur tired before u go to bed.
if u go to bed and not sleeping within 15 mins get up.
dont play computer games brefore bed.
make sure ur room is dark and quiet and not hot.
dont read or watch tv in bed.
no caffeine after 6 or switch to decaf totally
go to a sleep and respiratory specialist (get tested for apnoea)
They might also prescribe some sleeping tablets.
Dont take stilnox!!!

ATG wrote:

Turn your computer off at 8.

Some of the best advice.

Quit smoking if you're a smoker, or at least cut yourself off at around the same time.
Find a moderately interesting book to start reading about an hour before you sleep.  Brain candy fiction is best, nothing too intellectually stimulating.
No caffeine (Coke, coffee, tea, whatever) after 1pm.
Drink more water like was said, this helps flush out any chemicals that are effecting you, including your own body products which prevent rest.
Sex.  Get more of it.  Don't use porn for a substitute though (use your own imagination if you need), remember the computer cut off at around 8.
Same goes for TV.

In a more metaphysical sense, try to accomplish something you think of as "useful" such as a hobby, writing, sports accomplishment (not just excercise).  This helps your mind a lot to reward itself with rest.  Without making or completing any goals (even tiny ones no one else understands), your inner sense doesn't see an accomplishment in life, and therefore keeps your ass awake and restless.  That's how it works for me at least, your mileage may vary.

I sleep for 10-12 hours a day after a 10 hour day. Yet i have fucken insomnia right now.

Freke1 wrote:

ghettoperson wrote:

Apparently not getting enough daylight fucks with your sleeping pattern.

Interesting. Do You have any more info?

Your body regulates its sleeping patterns with melatonin. That's why people take it to help them sleep. What happens is your body produces melatonin naturally when you're not exposed to light, especially your eyes. It stops the melatonin production when you are exposed to light (ie. daytime). To help reset your internal clock, start turning down the lights a couple of hours before you want to sleep. Then open the blinds, turn on the lights, or spend some time outside as soon as possible after waking up. Skip the dark sunglasses if it's not too bright.

David.P wrote:

I sleep for 10-12 hours a day after a 10 hour day. Yet i have fucken insomnia right now.

My sleep patterns are even more screwy than that - I occasionally get like 8-12hrs sleep per 'day', but more often than not, it'll be 12-16hrs per 'day' , where each 'day' involves between 8 and 16hrs awake...

And I get insomnia all the time.