Fall Asleep

In this article you will discover some simple tips and advice on how you can fall asleep easily. Generally insomnia sufferers complain of not being able to relax physically and mentally enough to sleep. Often they experience a ‘racing mind’ at night. Those racing, relentless thoughts seem never ending and by the time the mind starts to quieten, it’s the morning. For the insomniac this has become a nightly routine.

So what can we do to counter this frustrating problem? The first thing to do is to seek professional medical advice. Secondly refrain from using sleeping pills, they should be the last thing on your mind. Why? Because pills are addictive and can cause ‘rebound insomnia’. Furthermore they will actually create more problems, impairing physical and mental functions. In fact in a recent survey it revealed that a group of insomniacs given a placebo, performed and slept better than those given sleeping pills.

Thirdly, realize that there is no such thing as a quick-fix solution. We’ve become a nation obsessed with quick-fixes. Insomnia can not be fixed with just a pop of the pill. Sleeping pills do not tackle the underlying cause of insomnia and you will not attain the same benefits of natural sleep. This is because the chemicals found in most majo pills affect normal brainwave patterns and inhibit the mind from falling into the deeper restorative stages of sleep.

One of the most important steps to tackling insomnia is to pay attention to your sleep habits. This means, getting up and sleeping the same time every night. Ensuring that you expose yourself to light (preferably natural) in the day and winding down in the evenings before sleep. Try meditation in the evening and listening to relaxing music.

It’s important to exercise the mind and body in the day. This can often have a sedating effect on the mind and body and help you to gain deeper sleep. Ensure that your bedroom is cool, quiet and dark, and that your bed is comfortable and supportive. When you are in bed, focus your attention on relaxing your body from your head to your toe.

Try to be as relaxed as possible in the day and don’t let stress, anxiety and worry get the better of you. Avoid stimulants like caffeine and cigarettes in the day. Caffeine may give you an initial boost, however it is short-lived and will more than likely affect your sleep as caffeine stays in the body for more than 5 hours. Try drinking a calming drink such as chamomile tea.

Pay attention to your diet and ensure that you are taking a quality supplement containing calcium and magnesium. If you are suffering from low moods in the day consider St Johns Worts, which is a herbal remedy used for mild to moderate depression. Also consider Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba which help improve concentration during the day. As will all medication and remedies regardless if they are natural or not, professional medical advice should be sought.

There are also highly effective non-pharmaceutical techniques to consider to help you relax, train your mind and improve your sleep habits. Techniques such as hypnosis, CBT and NLP have been proven with highly effective results.

I hope you enjoyed this article and found it useful. Stay tuned for more articles to help you fall asleep.