I don't really have insomnia (I think), I just usually end up having two sleep cycles every day (I take a 3 hour or so nap after classes), and forcing my self to go through a normal 16-18 hour day resets my timers pretty well.

 

I dont have insomnia either but i'm still awake

 

I'll get 5 hours of sleep tongiht, and another 3 or in the afternoon, it works out...and ir's only 3:30am here

 

Have u started any new medication?
New problems lately?

 

Do not keep your alarm clock in plain view. keep it hidden so that you are not tracking time in the bedroom. No soda or beers/mixed drinks after 6PM or earlier if you go to bed before 11PM.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mingster

 

Be careful with sleeping aids. Taken too often, they can hurt you in the long run, making it difficult to fall asleep WITHOUT one. Try going to bed a little earlier or a little later, just to change things up a bit.

 

Another thing to consider is caffeine (or any other stimulant). Have you been drinking a caffeinated beverage later at night? I've read that if you have a problem sleeping, you shouldn't have any caffeine the previous 4 hours before you go to bed, so if you aim for 10pm, then no caffeine after 6pm. I've tried this when I've had long weeks and wasn't sleeping much- it helps to cut back caffeine later in the day.

If nothing seems to really help, ask your doctor and see if s/he can help you or refer you to a sleep center to find out why you have trouble sleeping.

 

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Patdeisa
Another thing to consider is caffeine (or any other stimulant).