I cant sleep

Hello there, you did the right thing in reaching out.

It is common in our youth to go and go and go until we crash out from exhaustion; it becomes a habit and even a lifestyle, but once we start getting older, we discover that go-go-go is very bad for a sleep schedule.

The word "schedule" is apt. You have to stop letting sleep be about exhaustion more about resting. Therefore, treat sleep more as a ritual, and you'll find that getting into a decent sleeping schedule is much easier.

Look at your upcoming day, if you have to be up at any particular time, trace back 8-10 hours and designate that your bedtime. Once you've done this, make your bedroom more conducive to rest, make it a restful environment; take out any noise-makers, anything that could be used to distract you or keep you awake. (In my bedroom, all that I have is my bed and my dresser for my clothes!)

When you get to within two hours of your bedtime, don't eat anything else. You can have a non-stimulating drink, but no sodas, nothing containing caffeine. Take a good, long, relaxing shower or bath, if you elect to take a bath, supplement it with some epsom salts and a soothing scented candle. Don't vigorously scrub yourself, just take a relaxing soak. Hot water relaxes muscles and helps calm the nerves.

Once you start treating your rest like rest, you'll find the transition to sleep much easier. A good, relaxing sleep schedule can even help to alleviate nightmares and night-terrors.

As far as your disturbing sleep imagery is concerned, the only solution is to stop avoiding it, just go to sleep and let the bad dreams happen. Your mind sorts out your day's experiences through dreaming, and whatever your mind is running when you rest is something you need to think about and process. Bad dreams happen, but you can't let an unsettling dream chase you from your bed. The more you confront your night-time demons, you'll find that they return less.

Additionally, there are several medical conditions that can result in sleep disturbance. It may be prudent to consult your primary healthcare physician.

Good luck and rest easy. Always remember that you matter, and you are not alone.

I have trouble sleeping too and when i sleep it is restless. First turn off any lights or electronics they keep you up. Make sure it's not nosy and that your comfortable. relax, close your eyes, take deep breaths and sleep will come or at least some rest which is what you need. Also i got a sleep hypnosis app on my phone that works like magic on me.Good luck

i know your problem i had it too when i was younger but dont worry a lot about it what i used to do was just some small things i listened to calm / relaxed music that i liked i did something fun/talked to someone through phone or whatsapp think of happy places if this doesnt help i suggest you could see a docter or some kind i dont know hows it called in english becouse its not my first languige but i used when none of those worked a sleep pill like 2-3 hours before going to sleep

Before you go to bed, do something that drains all your energy. Watch a boring TV show or start a puzzle. After a while you'll get bored and feel tired. Then you should go to bed and lay stomach-down on the bed. Think of funny scenarios of your future or something. This may sound ver, very confusing, but this is what I have to do every night until I go to bed. I also do boring homework which makes me fall to sleep:)

I used to have the same problem. The only thing that seemed to work for me is an over-the-counter sleep aid. They really work, too. I would recommend that you try them out for yourself.

I did have trouble sleeping, I am currently experiencing the long term side effects of a concussion that i had 2 years ago, so if you hit your head anythime, there is something to think about!!!! (INCASE you did)

Thank you everyone!!!