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What can I do to fall asleep faster?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 22, 2016
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Relaxing before getting into bed, do something that relaxes you maybe read of a relaxation tape or relaxing sounds.
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Profile: karp
karp on Mar 22, 2016
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Think about all the great things that happened in your life and all the things you would like to happen. These thoughts will put your mind at ease and help you fall to sleep faster.
Profile: floatingonclouds
floatingonclouds on Mar 29, 2016
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Meditate before bed, or do mindfulness exercises, don't look at an LED screen (phone, laptop, tv etc) less than half an hour before bed, and try reading a book!
Profile: Angelynn
Angelynn on May 23, 2016
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Tea is your best friend when trying to fall asleep. Look for anything with chamomile or lavender in it. I personally make homemade rooibos tea with chamomile, lavender, and just a little valerian. You can find all of these at any co-op or bulk herbs store. It'll send you to sleep faster than melatonin.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 12, 2016
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Putting on soft ambient music or white noise helps for some people. Apart from that, certain scents/essential oils I believe or tea such as chamomile can help. I personally enjoy a hot foot bath or warm shower before bed :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 19, 2016
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by making it a habit too sleep at certain time and by maintaining proper sleep timings.you can..yes reallyy!
Profile: mjnthr
mjnthr on Jul 26, 2016
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I find there are multiple ways to fall asleep faster: * avoid alcohol, coffee, cigarettes and soft drinks for at least 3-4 hours before going to sleep * avoid eating for 3-4 hours before going to sleep * take a warm shower right before going to bed * don't use any devices (watch TV/use phone or computer) at least one hour before going to sleep - if that is not possible, look into applications which change the computer/phone display to a warmer color (the blue light is responsible for keeping you awake) * try meditating for a few minutes before going to sleep * exercise during the day, but no later than 1-2 hours before going to sleep * try to wake up and go to sleep at the same time every day to get your body accustomed to a schedule * try to keep the bed, and if possible the bedroom as a place dedicated solely for bed-related business (don't do homework/use your laptop in bed) so your brain knows that when you get in bed it's generally time to sleep
Profile: HelpingHand315
HelpingHand315 on Aug 23, 2016
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Try to avoid being on your phone/tablet/computer, drink some calming tea, maybe do some breathing excercises and try to keep the room a bit cooler than the rest of your house.
Profile: Lovedone
Lovedone on Sep 18, 2016
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Only get into bed 30 minutes before bedtime. This way, once you've made this a habit, your body and brain associate bed with sleep time.
Profile: Paige81
Paige81 on May 23, 2017
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Developing a bedtime routine will help you to fall asleep faster as well as enjoy a better quality of sleep. Turning off electronics, going to bed at the same time every night and doing something every night as part of a routine like washing your face or taking a few minutes to reflect on your day can help signal your body that its time for sleep.
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