10 Ways to Fall Asleep Faster

Some of the suggestions are good but: drinking alcohol is not. Yes, it will help you fall asleep faster but it disturbs your sleep and can lead to increased sleep apnea and addiction.
Other suggestions to help promote sleep are: take a hot shower or bath just before getting into bed (the cooling of your body promotes sleep), do not exercise just before going to bed, set up a prebedtime routine, make sure that the bedroom is dark and quiet (no TV), do not stay in bed for more than 20 - 30 minutes trying to fall asleep...get up and go to another room and read an unexcitng book than return to bed when you are sleepy, DO NOT watch the clock.

i think that some of your facts are right, and some are wrong. Yes, drinking alcohol is bad. Also some ways to fall asleep is taking a hot shower or bath before bed, and when you are laying in bed on your back, squeeze all the mucles on your body, and then, start at your feet, make them heavy, then go to your chins, then go to your knees, etc. Also another thing is, looking at the clock in not right and will keep you up longer. Before you get into bed make sure you haven't watched tv, in 30min or been on the computer, cause the light affects your brain, and confuses it and makes it think it is sunny, and that it isn't even close to go to bed yet. Then get into bed and close your eyes.

no tv or computer around bedtime.

I really usually dnt have a hard time sleeping but lately I have had a lot of strees and my parents getting on my back (I'm only 18) I just need a few ways to clear my mind and go to sleep easier

whats wrong wit u?!! Drinking alcohol to fall asleep! you can get in trouble without even knowing it, trouble such as, getting laid!! r u a drunk? oh well most of the rest are good though, ill give u that much credit.

DRINKING ALCOHOL IS A REALLY REALLY BAD IDEA TO HELP YOU FALL ASLEEP... I DONT KNOW WHY YOU WOULD POST THAT ON HERE... AND SO IS WATCHING TV OR LISTENING TO THE RADIO. THOSE ARE DISTURBANCES...

I think that they all are good besides thte pills and alcohal
Most of the pills are addictive
and alcohal gives you a hang-over so skip those, and done yell at the persons who made it its not his fault hes a drunk!!!!!! Just kidding

i take mellitonin and some nights i still can't sleep what should i do?? can someone help me?

Ok like it or not alcohol does make you tired tho it is not advised since it may cause addiction and other health issues...

There are some sleeping pills out there that are not addictive...

TV and Radio may be disturbances but if you have a lot of stress it gets your mind off your worries and helps you fall asleep...

I lay in my bed pretty much all day and use the computer and tv. (Beside each other) They don't seem to disrupt anything at all when i click 'em off and turn over to sleep.

And to the person who was talking about hangovers.. What the hell is a hangover? I can down a 40 of JD's a night and wake up fine the next day. The key; Drink lots of friggin water, It helps clean out the system.

I lover these i am going to try it and see if it works. mabe not the achohol thing cause i am only 11. : )

tv helps me fall asleep. i turn it onto a boring channel so i don't get distracted by it. i can't sleep when it is completely silent and my fan is soundless

None of these suggestions really worked for me. i decided to try them all together. i turned on my t.v., my computer, a fan, a night light, and my music. then i microwaved honey in milk. next, i spiked it with good rum, and drank it down with some tylenol PMs. i managed to find my bed before i was totally drunk, and i started visualize myself counting backwards in a completely dark room. within 10 minutes, i was knocked out and i didn't wake up until 2 days after that. I felt fully energized and awake due to the 40 straight hours i slept (i normally sleep for 6hrs)

i have a bipolar disorder n one of the 1st signs of a new episode is being unable to shut off. i am on \'hypnotics\' but, the don\'t seem to help. so i usually stay up the whole night n sleep in the mornings but, now i find it difficult to sleep in the mornings as well; see, i feel really sleepy but i can\'t relax enough to sleep (in the mornings). as u can imagine it is a bit frightening. could someone out there pls be kind enough to help me?

Quit yelling at the guy about alchohol. He did not say get drunk. He just said drink some. And pills work, so quit yelling at him about that 2. He was just giving his honest opnion

What I like about watching t.v. before bed is that it gets your eyelids heavy, and so does reading a book. Those are some good suggestions, especially if you feel tired, and can't sleep. Also, go for a run or walk after dinner. That way, your muscles are a little worn by the time you hit the bed, and you'll wake up feeling a bit more revived mentally and physically. Those endorphins being released will put you in better shape.
as far as alchohol goes, a glass of wine wouldn't hurt. or a beer or something.
just do it for the sole purpose of relaxing, not getting drunk.
yeah..

I'm 18, and am just now starting to have trouble falling asleep.
im totally open to new suggestions, as that is the reason why I came to this website!

put on a boring show like the histroy of grass or the science channel if your not intrested in science

The fan thing has always helped me. When I lived in a big cuty and there were cars always rushing and beeping outsidi put the fan on to drwon it out. But now where i live ther are no cars but i still use the fan. For some reason i cant sleep in dead silence but i like a constant steady noise like a fan. Also when i go to bed at night all the things i was supposed to remeber come into my head making get up and do whatever it was that i was thinking about so now i have a pad beside my bed and i just write out what i am thinking. The only problem is trying to dechipher the scribbles in the morning but it helps because if i dont do something about what i am thinking i jst lay there thinking about it and it will not get of my head

These Are bad
Its Bad to Drink Alchohol
Tv can keep u awake
With The Light and Noises
And pills CAre bad also
Some of these tips are good
But those
Three are bad

these are great suggestions... i think i'm gonna try what dave g did (#13). i think that will work the best for me

yeah... #13\'s idea worked for me too... i didn\'t get as much sleep time though... i guess it all depends on how much of everything you use.. like the volume or quantity of alcohol. but... it still worked for me... THANKS DAVE G!!!

Well, i didn\'t try to sleep when i realize the best way to get yourself to fall asleep. Read an Accounting book. It only took 2 pages and i felt asleep.

When he said drink alcohol, I am pretty sure he did not mean get drunk.

An ounce of alcohol (standard shot) will do the trick. Studies show that an ounce of alcohol or a beer a day actually have some health benefits.

However, anything over an ounce or one beer and you pretty much ruin any kind of advantages it can give you.

All in all, the key is a standard shot or drink.

i like to drink helps me think

i like to swig down a jack and a coke before bed, puts me to sleep in a snap.

THATS HORRIBLE TYLER G!!!
NOW YOUR AN ADDICTED DRUNK!!!!!!

I used to take ambien, now sometimes I drink an ounce of brandy before bed. Ambien has much worse side effects than alcohol. If you can't handle your liquor or you are prone to addictions, then stay away from pills and alcohol. I believe overall, alcohol is safer than the pills in most cases. Some people may freak out because of ONE ounce of Brandy before bed, but Ambien is DANGEROUS!

A L L THINGS IN MODERATION!~!!

if you really slept for 40 hours... your my idol. thats the funniest thing ive heard in a long time. hhhahaha do all ofe em and sleep for 2 days straight! hhsahahah

im thirteen so im not sure about the alcohal, but one thing i do know is that Dave G. is a freakn genious. lol

I can't believe that no one has suggested one of the most sure fire ways to fall asleep in the past year this discussion has been going on. Let me give you all a hint..."Mount Saint Helens!!"

If you want to fall asleep, find some tramp (alcohol is optional, but probably beneficial) and WORK her like an illegal immigrant. You will expend an enormous amount of energy and it is scientifically proven that the chemicals released into the brain after ejaculation are great inducers of sleep. To top it off, if she starts talking, you have it made. You'll be out in 30 seconds!

y would u drink thats bad anyways i like the radio but not the t.v when i go to sleep cuz i get addicted to the t.v

jerk off or get laid,smoke a joint and drink a beer. youll be out like a light, it always works

For Me Im 17 I Just Turn My Tv To A Realy Boreing Show And That Helps Me Alot That Or I Just Go On The Computer Till I Get Bored And Fall A Sleep

I think all his suggestions are great..even the alcohol ( in moderation). Because he didn't say to do these all the time but when u have trouble sleeping. And he didn't say do them all, ur supposednto take one suggestion and make it work for u. .so if u don't like the alcohol or the pills, or tv or radio...?! Don't friggin' take them then! He's giving opinions not making u do them!!!! Many of them work for certain people.. And for others, not so much! Good luck choosing one that best fits u!!;)

I usually masturbate off great porn after getting out of a hot shower and lay in my bed. I\'m out like a light before I can even lay my head on the pillow.