Have you tried either reading in bed, until your eyes get so tired you fall asleep? I used to do this, and it was great because my mind would relax and get into a good book, and then my eyes would droop and I'd just go to sleep.

Or, try going for a walk or a run, something that makes you sweat, before you shower and go to bed. I do a lot of thinking while I'm exercising, and they say exercising at night is actually good for you (though there's a lot of bogus info out there so I think everyone's different).

I started drinking some hot decaf tea in the evening. It is making me feel sleepy. I don't know if its the tea or i'm just tired.

I have trouble getting a good nights rest. One of my friends on Dailystrength turned me onto a product that has surprisingly helped me out a lot. It is a natural and drug free device called the Reliev-er.com. It aids to my insomnia. I would recommend other to look into it. It releases your body's endorphins to relax. hope this helps out others that way to helped out me!

I read somewhere that your body temperature has a lot to do with restlessness. If your body is even 0.5 of a degree off the norm, you'll have trouble sleeping (again this is what I've just read). So a tip would be to keep cool, and make sure you're getting a lot of fresh air into your room. I have personally found that if the night's a little bit warm, I don't get into a deep state of sleep. ~ Erina

I feel you on the lack of sleep. I'm a restless sleeper and it takes me FOREVER to fall asleep, and it's hard for me to stay asleep as well. I've never been diagnosed with any sleep problems, but I have depression, so that adds to it….I find that there are a few things that help, though! Quiet music--I made a playlist on iTunes of songs I've heard a billion times; milk before bed--I dunno why but this really helps; lavender--something about the scent that is relaxing, to everyone not just me :) I read somewhere on a medical site and in my med books. Also, there's a natural sleep aid called Melatonin. That works wonders (although I'm a ditz and don't remember to take it that often).

Sorry, I'm kind of a talker. Hope that helps!
xoxo

I find that when I get up at 2 or 3 am I'm up but tired all day. I go to bed typically around 8 pm but if I stay up till 10 pm I'm still up at 3 am. Any advice?

Have you tried guided sleep meditation? It used to help me, now I have some bad issues and I am unable to concertate on meditation but will try soon again. It really used to help me. Try this one... all you need are headphines and a comfortable place to lie down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TDcGYmEgyM