Insomnia... what do you do for it that works for you? No medications please, just natural stuff.?

Question:

I am moderately active. I have two kids, so I chase the small one around. I eat healthier than most with some junk food. I do not have any major health issues. However: I tend to think too much at night and can't stop. I used to worry a lot, but I managed to relax, but now I just think about random stuff and cannot fall asleep. Sometimes it is the to do list for the next day while other times it is silly stuff like what color sheets to buy next pay check or what my dream home would look like.

Answers:
Okay, this is something I read from an Indian Dr. and it does actually work, and it is easy to do.. only two steps. When you lay down, announce to yourself (out loud or in your mind) "I am sleeping" Then after your little announcement, just picture in your mind a black clear night sky filled with stars and allow your senses to feel pulled forward into it. If your mind goes to worries or in any way wanders, say in your mind "Be quiet, I am sleeping". And return to the starfield. Amazing stuff... you'll be asleep in no time and really great dreams too.

Try to doing some meditation before bed. Concentrate on your breathing and on releasing tension in every part of your body, from head to toe. I also have a friend who's russian and takes valerian root pills before bed and that helps her fall asleep. warning: it smells like feet.

Try having a nice cup of herb tea, and take st. johns Wort.

meds r not so bad but anyways, milk helps

ya , this guy is absolutely right, a picture of clear sky with glowing stars works a lot. I am suffering from depression since a lot of time but eversince i've put up some glowing stars up on my ceiling ,i'm experiencing a difference.Although i'm at home all the time, i am not at all tired the whole day but their picture, their reflecion into the mirror&all that stuff somehow put me to sleep.Now i've got to know that this process is actually equivalent to counting sheeps. try.

Insomnia... what do you do for it that works for you? No medications please, just natural stuff.?

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