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Old 28th Dec 2008, 15:45
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Resting techniques - advice pls!

Hey everyone,

I'd love to get some help on resting techniques to trick your body clock and head off to dreamland.

I have an awfully hard time to fall asleep in general (unless I am totally exhausted from activities during my day), mainly because my mind wanders around so much when I lie in bed and try to sleep. I think about the weirdest things that usually don't bother me during the day, and I make mental plans for stuff I have to do or whatever. I just feel very busy before finally doozing off.

In general it takes me at least 1hr every night to fall asleep, and I find it next to impossible when my body doesn't want to / need to sleep i.e. going to bed at 3pm to be properly rested.

I tried everything from counting sheep to knocking my head against the walls , and obviously medications wouldn't help when flying.

Any advice on how to get to sleep faster? Are there any techniques you try for example during a day layover with min. rest? I get awfully annoyed by myself when not being able to sleep.

Any help would be appreciated! Thx!
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