Tips for 8 hours of sleep each night?

[Zura]

I typically have no problem sleeping through the night and then some if I can get to sleep and that's the hardest part for me. I've never been treated for such, but I have reasons to believe I have chronic insomnia because some days, weeks, or even for entire months at times I can have trouble falling asleep.

When I really need sleep, I rid myself of lights (especially blue lights) a couple of hours before bedtime and get something physical to read. Reading almost always knocks me out or just gets me to the point where lying down results in sleep in minutes.

 

[kusariyaro]

I always have a hard time getting 8 hours a sleep each night, usually when laying down I tend to overthink negative thoughts and use my tv/phone as a tool to help me forget. Then when I finally start to feel I can't just stay up, then I'm usually up where I only have 4 to 5 hours to sleep before work. Any tips to help with this. Thanks in advance

Aaa im replying veeeeery late but i hope this finds u and helps u! I have trouble sleeping too and my doctors gave me a few pointers:
1- use your bed only to sleep. If u want to slack off and chill but AWAKE do it in a couch or somewhere else. If u use ur bed only to sleep your body will remember that
2- try not to do stimulating things before sleeping / while in bed. This includes watching a show and USING UR PHONE! They also told me to do womething relaxing or even boring so i get sleepy easier
3- sometimes having white noise or music in the background helps u sleep
4- sleeping pills are ur friends! There are also some teas that help to sleep
5- try tl have a schedule that your body gets used to.. always go to sleep at the same houe

I hope some of these help! I assure u that point 1 2 and 5 CHANGES my life... I used to have a lot of trouble sleeping and this helped a lot.. i still have some teouble but i feel more rested and relaxed now

 

[Autumn247]

• Turn off electronics at least an hour before planning on falling asleep
• Journal, it helps get your thoughts out of your head
• Don't drink caffeine after 1pm, it takes a long time to get out of your system. I honestly don't always follow this though because I love caffeine
• Keep your room at a cool temperature, lower temps help you sleep better than hot temps
• Reading helps me relax
• Chamomile tea
• Stop eating at least 2 hours before bed

 

[AeroFunk80]

I have ongoing tinnitus, so I sleep with Bose Sleepbuds. All types of audio but it helps block out the ringing and I sleep more soundly.

 

[Belle T]

I don't really have any solid advice, because everyone's sleep impediments are different, and well... to put it one way, I'm not even sure that I know what the word "sleep" even means. But I would strongly caution against putting a lot of stock in advice (unless it comes from your doctor) to use sleeping pills. There's a good chance that you're responsible and that even if you did take that kind of advice to heart, you would probably be okay. But the worst case scenario is that you become dependent on them, which can literally be fatal. For the record, I'm not accusing anyone here of attempting to lead people astray or to say that it's not an option to consider (I have been prescribed sleep medication in the past), but that it's a decision that has to be made with the utmost seriousness and understanding the risks that are associated with it.

Anyway, while again, I can't really offer you much in the way of advice for helping you achieve the length of sleep you require, I can say that even if it doesn't help you sleep, turning off the computer and generally avoiding blue light technology (smart phones, televisions, etc.) absolutely does wonders for keeping anxiety somewhat under control. Your mileage may vary, of course, but being mentally (and subsequently physically) well-rested is just as important to the overall quality of your rest as having a proper sleep cycle. Four to six hours in a state of relative ease is much more preferable to eight hours of existential dread.

 

[Plume]

I always sleep with a noisemaker, and if I have a lot on my mind, I'll pop a melatonin before bed. I used to have a super hard time falling asleep, but it's getting better since I started forcing myself to not sleep so much during the day. Even so, it's can still be difficult.

 

[Violet Witch]

I find switching my phone off an hour or so before bed helps me when it comes to sleeping, weirdly enough I've never been one to be on my phone whilst in bed letting time pass by because I can't sleep or I'm reading or watching something entertaining online. The same goes for other electronic devices with a screen, switching them off early lets my body unwind so I can fall asleep more easily when I'm in bed.

 

[Croconaw]

I find that listening to calming sleep music helps. Even when I’m overthinking, it helps me empty my mind and relieves my anxiety. I listen to it even when I’m not stressed and it still helps get me to sleep. I sleep more peacefully on nights I do this.

 

[AppleBitterCrumble]

I always find that reading before bed helps me, as well as drinking some tea! If I am really struggling to sleep, I take some melatonin like 9-9.5 hours before my alarm that way it has time to settle in. Also listening to some white noise or a sleep playlist will usually do it if none of those other things work!

 

[Romaki]

Personally I like to "daydream" and just fantasize about shows or something in my head. It helps keep my mind off of things and I don't feel like the brain activity keeps me awake.

 

[ams]

I also get anxious before I sleep. I find it helps to have a short list of podcasts or YouTube videos that you’ve listened to so many times that you can anticipate exactly what they’re going to say next. That always calms me down enough to sleep.

 

[Kamex]

Reading books can help. I personally like to put an extra blanket on me to keep myself warm in bed to help me fall asleep during the winter. I also find that taking less naps during the day can help you with sleeping at bedtime. I think it's important to reduce your screen time an hour before bedtime as well, so don't use your phone when you're about to sleep.

 

[Millysaurusrexjr]

Some things to try:

- Instead of thinking of real life stuff, daydream with your eyes closed. Basically imagine yourself a story or movie or something. Doesn't gotta be perfect, it can have plot holes. This is what I do every night to fall asleep and it always works (for me, anyway)
- Don't eat right before bed.. eating at least a few hours or more before bedtime is best
- Go to the bathroom before you try to sleep
- Clean sheets and blankets are extra comfy
- Have a bottle of water next to you in case you get thirsty
- Personally I feel like having a clean room makes it easier to fall asleep, versus a messy room
- Some people have an easier time when there's background noise of some kind, like music or a podcast or even a recording of rain

 

[ManzarekMorrison]

When you're trying to sleep, think of a nice date with someone you truly admire. They could be a huge celebrity or your cute next door neighbor girl. Then your mind will most likely wander from there.
One of my favorite scenarios is a walk through a national forest, like Daisetsuzan National Park or Black Forest National Park. Focus on the birds chirping and simply walking forward, then you'll probably get too bored and wander around.

 

[ChocoPie22]

I've learned that playing on your phone, watching tv, or doing something other than sleeping in bed, kind of teaches your brain that going to bed isn't necessarily bedtime, so when it does come to sleeping, you don't sleep for a while. Try to reduce the time you do anything except sleep in bed, eventually, when you go to bed, you'll get tired almost immediately.

 

[-Blue-]

If you spend a lot of time in the room where you sleep, your brain will often associate it with the place where you do all the stuff and not where you go to sleep. If you have the option, try moving anything that you do in your room in another room. I know that's not always possible. Say like if you have a tv and game systems, set up an entertainment system in another room.