Would like to sleep well, tight, sweet dream and feel fresh in the morning. Help me. - Sleep Disorders Message Board

hEaLthY_8 · 07-08-2002, 11:52 PM

Hi. I'm 18 years old. I have sleeping problem. I can't sleep whenever I want to sleep(I used to fall asleep quite easy). Even if I feel very tired, it's hard for me to fall asleep. My eyes feels very heavy when I'm too tired but I just can't keep my eyes shut for 5 minutes. Moreover, my brain seems working actively. At first, this is caused by sitting too long infront of a computer and drink less water every day but there's must be some other reasons and I'm not sure what are that. What I've done so far is drinking more water, stay out of my computer when there's nothing to do, not drinking a cup of tea in the evening and listen to slow music when I want to sleep. Help me please. Thanx.

karenl · 07-09-2002, 08:38 AM

I have to be careful too about what I do that may cause me not to sleep. Even if you drink caffiene at all during the day, it may cause you to not sleep at night. Also tv can be very stimulating before bed. Try keeping a light and airy story book beside your bed and read for about 15 minutes to relax. I also have found that if I take calcium/magnesium citrate before bed I sleep like a baby. This is a natural muscle relaxer and works with no side effects. Just make sure you by "citrate" and not oxide. The calcium and magnesium have allowed me to get off sleeping pills. It is an all natural product so it is very safe and good for you.

drs · 07-09-2002, 10:59 AM

Yes the cal/mag citrate does work, my mom uses this all the time. Try that 1 hour before bedtime. Also a nice bath an using a lavendar oil afterwards is very soothing too.