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Any tips out there for getting a really goodnights' sleep? Without any drugs.

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Keep off alcohol, try a warm, milky drink, a really nice long bath , and a short spell of yoga.

Alternatively you could go for a brisk walk and then a bath.

Try not to take worries to bed with you, don't drink too much of anything in the couple of hours before bedtime and make sure your bedroom is quiet and relaxing. Don't watch tv or listen to music tho'.

If you're really having problems dropping off, a routine can be very useful (as above - which ever one suits your lifestyle) and if you can't drop off after an hour, get up and do something useful

thanks, i'll let you know in the morning

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If I'm having trouble getting off to sleep, I play a game. I try to think of 3 place names for each letter of the alphabet, or 3 girls' and boys' names for each letter or two makes/models of car.
I rarely get beyond 'G' before I find the whole process so boring I fall asleep.

I've also tried a herbal mixture which was made up for me by a medical herbalist - it contained hops and passiflora amongst other things and did seem to help.

When I can't sleep I try to convince myself to get up and do one of my "hate chores" (washing the windows is a good example). I find that trying to convince myself to get up and so something with my time often sends me to sleep...

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the warm milk and honey usually works. You also should be able to find some "sleep tea". It's a herbal mixture. Another idea you might try is to find some meditation music. good luck, or better, good night
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