Why can't I go to sleep lately - insomnia help?

Question

I've been really tired in the morning, and I feel like I could sleep a lot! I've been drinking about two lattes a week - more than usual. I usually go for about 1 or 2 a month. I drink tea instead, usually. But lately, it's like I have a hard time getting out of bed, but when it's time to settle down at night, I'm wide awake. I literally have to talk to myself (silently, of course) in my sleep, imagining a calm place so that I can fall asleep, if that even works! Help me out here ...

Answer 1

Well, first of all, tea contains more caffeine than coffee. So try cutting out the tea, or switch to decaf.

Other than that, try something to de-stress before bed. A hot bath, a quiet movie (not a scary movie or suspense movie), listen to music that calms you, and make sure you're sleeping in a bed with crisp, clean-smelling sheets. That always helps me sleep better.

Answer 2

When you drink more caffeine than usual it stimulates the body more making it harder to shut down to let you sleep. I would say don't drink any drinks with caffeine and then you need to try to relax before going to bed. Also make sure your tv isn't in your bedroom.  

Answer 3

your prolly used to waking up late and going to sleep late cuz of summer. its like that for me, im not used to going to sleep early, so i end up falling asleep around 3, then i go to school and come back home tired as h**l. i take a nap and the whole thing repeats itself lol

so sleeping problems usually just take time. & medication won't be the key.

Answer 4

Insomnia is usually caused by stress or caffeine .  when I had a big test coming , i would go to bed at 11 but really sleep at 2 . My dada taught me how to count sheep but that just gets you irritated if you ask me . I tried 2 things , both quite good .  First , take a warm bath before u go to sleep . Second , tire yourself a bit before going to sleep . Not to much or the adrenaline will keep you up all night . The coffee is the one that causes you to stay awake . Try cutting back on the lattes before bed time , though i think its just stress . Good Luck