what do you do when you can't sleep?

I find that if I drink too much then that interferes with my sleeping.
I usually sleep with .5mg of klonipin which I took at 1130 but took an extra 1mg just now to see if that will help me. have been online too which is stimulating....
sigh
bizi
I hate staring at the clock. need to get to sleep as the alarm is set for 8am, have to work tomorrow.

doing the same. staring at the screen. wondering how people get to sleep. Have taken two of my sleeping pills tonight and still no success. Did not eat or drink anything to keep me up. Just my ADHD keeping me so alert. And I know I should shut off the computer, but I can't seem to do it...

what were you drinking? im wide awake too. try doing something relaxing, like listening to soothing music.

dark and strong beers playing trivia at whole foods home by 9. and drank water after that.
bizi

i suck at sleeping too after drinking. if i drink more than two beers i end up puking. i just suck at drinking. it sounds like you had fun at least.

I'm usually online, like now lol

My concentration is too low to read and I don't watch much tv

If im hypomanic, I buzz around the house doing housework or organizing. Play with my cats lol

When I can't sleep I have Lunesta or klonopin to help me out... I also get away from the computer and tablet and phone, and turn off the lights (all of them) to give less to my mind to grasp.

The glare from your phone or computer can disrupt your ability to sleep. Usually I toss and turn and eventually fall off, but if it is bad I will get up and read, or listen to one of those meditation oasis podcasts. Chamomile tea is good too, and Benadryl or a benzo if you have it. But yeah, I think being online is too stimulating.

Xanax.The only thing that knocks me out.

the extra klonipin worked thank goodness.!
bizi

I am like you at times not being able to sleep (a lot lately).

I have a toolbox. Sometimes nothing works but in the past I've tried the following:
Meds - Lunesta, Tylenol PM, Valium....I don't drink but if you drink enough you'll pass out.

Physical/Mental - hypnosis, meditation, music, (lots on youtube), rubbing your eyebrows for 2 minutes, orgasm, warm milk,

these are great suggestions!
bizi

Electronics such as your phone or tablet will make it difficult to fall asleep because of the light they admit, so I try and stay away from them before I know I'm about to go to bed. At least that's my issue. Alcohol can help with falling asleep, but having a deep and restful sleep...it messes that up. Taking my meds at the same time every night and actually being in the bed has trained me to be able to fall asleep faster. This is just what I've learned over the years. I hope you are able to solve your sleep issues. Good luck!

Sometimes I take 2 Ativan. Most of the time, I ride it out, try not to stress about it, and tell myself I will sleep when ready. If it goes on for longer than 3 days, I will write my doctor for a probable med adjustment or something. I find that when I stress about not sleeping, it only makes things worse. Taking a bath, staying in dim lit settings and avoiding electronics helps. Some herbal tea if you like it. Give yourself a rub down with some lotion. Ask someone for a massage if you have someone around. Soft music if you like music. Good luck.

When I can't sleep I listen to music, watch TV, play with my cat, take a hot shower etc. Even taking sleep.aids doesn't help put me to sleep anymore, ugh.

My methods that may help next time:

1) Ativan
2) Counting (forwards, with no pace - 1...2..3.4..5..6.7.8... eventually I fall asleep because its a thoughtless action).
3) Sleepytime Extra Tea
4) BBW Sleep bodywash/warm shower
5) Decide to just stay awake lol

[ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and it refers to a phenomenon which is very difficult to explain to those that do not experience it. It is usually experienced through a relaxing tingling in the scalp and the back of the neck and can extend into the rest of the body. It is a very calming sensation that washes over you.]
ASMR - That's what that head tingling is - The ASMR Lab


very interesting...anyone hear of this before?
bizi
who is tired and getting ready to get ready for bed. have been on the computer for 3 1/2 hours non stop. I think I ma addicted to the internet. no alcohol tonight. hope that I cans leep, have to work again tomorrow, hope I get up early so that I can force myself totake a shower.
bizi

i decide to get up and usually go drive around

cannabis

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I slept great and got up early so I can have coffee and take a shower!
It is going to be a great day!
bizi

i just watch movies, or read

thank god for amazon. i swear i watch more in 1 night than i actually order

sometimes watch the shopping comercials on tv (you know the annoying long ones that talk about the same product for an hour)

this is what i always say.. what do you do with yourself at 2 or 3 in the morning

I had a lapsus mentis. Vistaril is helping me sleep.