Alright, so I believe I have a sleeping problem.
I'm siting on the computer, and it's a school night. I have to get up at 6, but I end up getting up at 7. So let's just say 7.
It's 1:30AM, and I get off the computer. I feel my eyes tired, so I go to bed and close my eyes. I lay there, doing nothing for about two hours before I sit up and go to the computer again. I sometimes just e-mail people or play a video game for 20 minutes or so. Then it's like, 4AM, and I know that I won't get a lot of sleep, so I head into my room again.
I crawl back in bed, only to find that I end up laying there until my mother wakes up and takes a shower. THEN, only then, I fall asleep. Five minutes later... my alarm goes off. D:

Then I end up sleeping in class and it's really bugging me. Plus, I never seem to want to do anything because I'm tired.

I had a day off of school, and I got up around noon and had something to eat, then I went back to bed and slept until 6PM.

That shows that I was tired as hell. For the next few nights I had good sleeps, but after that bust went away, it went back to what it's normally like.

Does anyone else have this problem? And also, what do you think I should do to fix it? D:

The computer seems to be part of the problem. Otherwise, you'd probably be doing something else when you're not sleeping; rather then getting on the computer each time. Do you shut your computer completely down before you try to get some rest? If not, you should considering doing so. You might also want to consult with a doctor about your sleeping habit. Maybe he or she can get you some sort of treatment. Sleeping pills would be an option. Unless of course you don't take medications.

Sometimes, a bath can even help. (and before you might start on the whole, "That's bathing in your own dirt." sort of thing, do realize that taking a nice bath doesn't mean you can't quickly shower all that dirt off before you get out of the tub.) It's actually very soothing to just kick back and relax in a bath before going to bed.

http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/..._and_Sleep.htm
There's a site that might be useful to you.

Oh, thank you for the advise. I have a doctors appointment so I'll talk about it then.

And yes, I keep my computer running because most of the time I have things running. I guess I could try shutting it down.

Sleeping pills is a good idea, so I guess I'll ask my doctor about that one. ^^

Having your computer running means you're more inclined to get on it when you're restless. That's why I usually shut mine down. And often times, I'll just have my father take my USB internet cord thingamabob away. That way I can't get on the internet, even if I wanted to. :lol: And I don't do much else on the computer...so it's a great tactic I think.

Yes, I do tend to see a computer addict. xD I like it so much though, and sometimes I run scans. Maybe I could do the same thing you do. I could take away the internet until the next day. O: Do you think that would help me out with my problem? xD

Do you use an external USB for your internet? Have someone take it and hide it from you. :lol: That way you won't be able to get on the internet. Seriously, some nights if my father didn't take mine away, I'd be on the computer ALLLL NIGHTT LOONG. Just like I have been the past three days. :ninja: Have someone take it, hide it, then shut down your computer for the night. Otherwise, you may find yourself sneaking back on it.

1. Shut off your computer every single night. If it's off, you'll be thinking "It's off, and turning it on takes time, plus it's already been on for x hours and the hard disk must be burning and the circuits melting." It gives you the sensation that all you had to get done was done, and nothing is left to do other than sleep.

2. Try turning off the comp 1-2 hours before going to sleep. The light of the monitor tricks our brain into believing it's still early to go to sleep, thus, it doesn't produce the hormone necessary for you to feel sleepy and finally fall into the realm of dreams. Turn off the comp, take a shower, have dinner, wash your teeth, [insert activity here], then go to sleep.

3. Attemp fixing your sleeping cycle one step at a time. You say your falling asleep at 6AM. The next night, try going to bed at 4:30AM so you fall asleep at 5AM. Then the next night try an hour earlier, and repeat the next night, until you reach a decent time of sleep [like, 11PM or 00AM, unless you overcome your addiction to the internet and feel like you can sleep earlier].

4. Get tired in the first place. Maybe the problem is that you're spending your time too much in sitting like a sack of potatoes in front of the comp, so you waste no energy, and are fully awake when you're trying to sleep. Do some exercise in the afternoons, like walking a block, or dancing.

5. Eat healthy. This is vital for any activity, be it sleep, exercise, read, anything. Don't forget the 8 glasses of water and your portion of veggies everyday!

I hope this helps. I myself have had this happening to me ['cept the falling asleep at school because I drank energetic beverages right before going *cough* >.>] It's just a matter of setting some discipline on your body. Good luck! :)

Kah Hilzin-Ec's right about the light from the screen making it hard to sleep. It's good to try and get yourself in the right state of mind for sleep beforehand.

Not doing anything that involves bright light and rapid brain activity will help ease you in the right direction. So turn off the PC and the TV. Turn down the lights, because your brain really does react to lowering light and starts to think about sleep. Do relaxing things, veg out on your bed and read for a while. Gentle yoga or pilates can really relax you before bed if you're into that kind of thing. It focuses your mind on the slow physical movements, gets rid of other thoughts and chills you out excellently.

I've been having trouble sleeping too. I find I sit and think too much about all sorts of silly things while I'm trying to doze off. What I find sometimes to help is turning the television on in the bedroom, but setting the sleep timer. I put it on CNN and just listen to the news while I'm lying down. Perhaps you could do this with a radio or even reading a book before bed helps. These are just personal suggestions. I suffer from Tinnitus (I think that's how it's spelled), so a little background noise does help me as I notice it more in the silence of night than I do throughout the day.

Also, making sure you don't eat a couple of hours before bedtime seems to help too. That's if you can help it...I'd be kind of wary about relying on sleeping medication to help you as a lot of them are addicting. Your doctor might be hesitant to prescribe as well if you're younger.

wow. that is a problem. my dad since i played computer too much, he's take the internet plug and i can't play computer or watch tv b/c my tv is hooked onto my internet

believe me, i know how its like
usually, it takes me more than 4 hours to get asleep
i just watch the walls
and do nothing
actually, one day,
i had to go to school
that night, i only slept 3 minutes!
and i mean it
i was at school awful!!
after 3 classes,
i went back home cause i couldn't take it anymore

I am a true hardcore insomniac. I Don't hit REM sleep without medication, it sucks...alot. The best thing to start with is try taking 3 mg. of melatonin for 2 weeks. Your body produces this naturally but sometimes life interrupts the production. The next thing to do is remove your computer and television from your bedroom, if you have them there. Start turning off your lights at the same time every night as much as possible. Light interrupts melatonin production, a soft blue light is usually okay. I advise not going on prescribed medications unless you have no other option, they have side effects, sometimes very disturbing ones. I have to take 4 pills to sleep at night on a constant rotation of about 6 months, they stop working and you have to hope that they come up with new ones before your old ones no longer work.

I, too, have sleeping problems.
I've never been able to sleep when I need to.
You could have too much on your mind to be able to sleep.
And, or, Insomnia. Meaning, you have a chronic inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate length of time.
I'm not sure if there's anything to help it.
I've had it from quite sometime now.
I learned to just deal with it.
-shrugs-

Studies have been done that say people that go on their computer before they go to bed have a harder time sleeping because the light from the screen causes their brain to think it is in morning mode which makes you less tired. It stimulates your brain until you can no longer stay away because you body needs to renew its self.

I would suggest pills but they can become addicting.

I suggest changing your sleeping habbits. That being. Go to bed at such and such time and get up at such and such time every day even on weekends. This will help a lot. Also do not be on the computer before you go to bed. Allow your brain an hour to adjust before you hit the sheets. Try reading or drinking a relaxing cup of tea or a nice glass of milk.

Also before bed do no eat anything. Especially do not eat anything with sugar in it or chocolate. This will keep you up. In addition do not drink coffee or caffine that includes soda and chocolate after 6.00pm. This will help you out. If this does not help then try excersing during the day. This will make you a little more tired. Some suggestions are running and bike riding.

If that doesnt work then it is time to see a doctor you could have a sleeping problem. Keep in mind that sleep is very important to your health. It not only helps you when you are school because you cant learn when you are asleep, but it also helps you because you need it to renew your cells. Tests have been conducted that say besides stress the lack of sleep is the number one biggest ager of people. Meaning ifyou dont get enough sleep you will look older at a younger age.

as someone who has had plenty of problems in the past, I'll see if I can't help offer some advice.

- your bedroom should be as free from distractions as possible. I've heard it recommended that a bedroom should be *just* for sleep, that way your mind will subconsciously tie it to sleeping. (but, I know that can be difficult, so just minimize distractions.)

-what sort of stuff are you drinking or eating? If you're drinking pop before bed, even though you wouldn't think so, those tiny amounts of sugar and caffeine can cause a problem. Just stick to water for a few hours before bed, and don't snack. (or if you need to snack, bananas are pretty ok).

-before trying to get prescription sleeping pills, try out some of the herbal remedies out there. Melatonin you can get in capsules, and it's a naturally occurring hormone in the body that regulates your circadian rhythms (sleep cycles). There's also ones out there with something-root (can't remember the name). I've been on prescription sleeping pills, and although they *can* work, for me half the time they didn't. They can give you a hangover effect in the morning (you'll feel groggy for a while), leave a bad taste in your mouth (I hated that side effect! D:<), as well, your body will stabilize to them, meaning that you'll either need to be upping your dose, or it won't be as effective.

-lastly..................trying studying. No matter how awake I am, I always get tired 10 minutes into studying. XP

hope this helps! I've been there, I completely understand how frustrating it can be!

Since Michelle_x0x hasn't been back in about a month I'm going to lock this up - no point in giving advice if the seeker isn't checking back anymore ;)