[dre09]

For the past two weeks, I have been having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. I usually i have no problem with either. I've tired working out before going to bed, reading, cleaning, watching TV, listening to calm/soothing music. Yet i don't fall asleep till about 2 or 3am. I have a little one so my sleep is very important since we are up by 7 or 7:30 am. Than I have to go the entire day with hardly any sleep. I've taken little naps, but that just seems to keep me up even later. I really miss my pillow, so i was hoping someone had some different (non-medicated) tricks that i can try to help me sleep.

[Perna]

Did anything change in the last couple weeks? Has this happened before? When do you normally go to bed/sleep?

I would try to get to bed "early", when your little one goes to sleep. I often get a couple hours sleep, then wake for a couple hours then sleep again but the total suits me better (than naps).

Have you had a physical lately? I'd have the doctor check it out, see if there's some hormonal or other problem if you can't find a physical/emotional one?

[Damnaged_S0ul]

Try playing a game, something mentally involving but not really exciting, puzzles, chess, that sort of thing. Also, finding someone to talk about your day with and clear your head, sharing my thoughts seems to help me.

[staticoverload]

I find outdoor time useful. When I spend time outside working in the flower bed, taking a walk, etc., it's easier for me to fall asleep at night. I think it's the fresh air and sunshine.

[Yoshi]

Like what damaged soul said, it helps playing games or doing somthing that gives your brain a workout, like homework, puzzles, chess, Reading, crossword puzzles? Depends on what you like, but alot of my friend do this and it worked every time 100% to help them fall asleep faster, and stay asleep.