How can I fall asleep faster at night? What might help?

Some people say that drinking warm milk may help you to fall asleep faster at night. There are also some medications out there that can help. When considering medications for anything it would be best for you to consult a health care professional and/or your primary physician. Also know that these regimens may not work for you. Good luck!!

I have chronic insomnia and there are a few things I'd recommend. 1. Mindfulness/meditation apps/soundtracks really help me get out of my thoughts and relax enough to sleep. 2. Whatever relaxes you- a hot bath, a good book, a calm walk an hour or so before bed. 3. The book "No More Sleepless Nights" was a huge boon to me- I used the studies in there to create a sleep log and help pin down some of the causes of my insomnia and avoid them. Good luck and sweet dreams!

Try to avoid eating or drinking, and exercising before laying down down to go to sleep also try not to keep the tv on or go on technology like phones, iPods, iPads, tablets, ect. an hour before trying to sleep

Doing something to settle nerves, try something herbal also like melatonin, use a heat/cold pack on ones head. Maybe drink tea or something warm and light. No screen time 1/2-few hours before you time to go to bed. Listen to calming music before bed. Don't eat past 8 o'clock at night.

For me, tiring myself out during the day helps me. That means exercise and no quick naps

I like to step back from the technology and read before bed. I also try to meditate a couple times a week so I can get used to clearing my mind. Sometimes I use guided meditation apps that let me settle down and get to sleep faster.

Here is what works for me personally: no caffeine after noon, exercise, a routine of when I go to bed and get up, no screens just before bed, and mindfulness meditation (especially listening to a guided "body scan."

Winding down and relaxing before sleep might help you fall asleep faster. It's important not to go to bed your head full of thoughts, questions as they will just keep racing and keep you awake. You can read a book, watch a movie (if you know that electronic devices are not preventing you from falling asleep), eventually write about what's bothering you in a journal, take a nice bath, do some yoga, meditation (no work out though, that might keep you awake if it's too close to bed time!). Music can also help you wind down, especially relaxing ones. Also try not to eat too close to bed time, try to avoid spicy foos, sugary snacks and eating too much if you're not used to any of these and try to ventilate the room with fresh air in the day and not be in a too warm space.

Hello! There are some studies that refer that a good sleep hygiena may help you in this. Some strategies include limiting the amount of exercise you do before going to sleep and the activities you do.

Mindful meditation works well for me. Mostly because it helps me slow my thoughts down and allows me to relax. I also feel that it works better as it is less about thinking nothing and more about acknowledging that thoughts are there and while there will be time for them, it is not now.

Putting electronics away about an hour before you want to go to sleep is something that I have found helpful to get to sleep faster. Reading, meditating, journaling or listening to music before bed can be nice ways to unwind and relax. Limiting sugary foods and getting regular exercise can also be very beneficial as part of an easy sleep routine. And finally, I like to set an alarm to wake up around the same time each day, even when I don't have school or work. A steady routine makes me feel the best during the day, and helps me get to sleep easily at night.

Try to unwind. Think clearly about your goals and ambitions for the next day. Don’t overwhelm yourself though. Have a subtle understanding and game plan of tasks you need to accomplish. Having a plan or organization of your thoughts and tasks will ease your mind. When your mind is familiar with your tasks it will allow you to not overthink or be frustrated about what you need to get done. Allowing yourself time to think before bed will help not only go to sleep but also wake up with a daily task list to be more productive throughout that day too.

The best way to fall asleep faster is to free your mind and right before you sleep, send a positive message to the universe. Studies have shown that darkness allows your body to release melatonin much easily. So you could try and sleep in a dark room. You could also avoid using any devices 1 hour before you sleep. This is because the devices depending on what you do releases a hormone known as serotonin. This hormone keeps you up. Or you could always pick up your history book and read it. You just have to find what puts you to sleep easily. In my case, its after a head bath.

To fall asleep faster at night, try to stay away from devices, such as computer, phone, and ipad. By using these devices, they can distract you from sleeping, for these devices provide various interactions to take part in. If you use these devices, time will fly by quickly, and before you know it, it is already morning. Personally, if I lay down and read a book, I will fall asleep after reading ten to twenty pages. The number of pages vary from person to person. Exercise may help with falling asleep faster as well, for your body will be tired after a workout. Because your body experience tiredness in the day, it may force your body to rest as soon as you hit the hay.