What do you do when when you can't sleep?

[Pixie Doodle 144]

I'm currently having trouble sleeping, which is what has brought up this topic!

I try to close my eyes and fake sleeping to try and lead my body into doing so, but that doesn't always work. Eventually I pass out, but it's always a pain when you have an thing to go to early in the morning.

[Standard User 2,127]

I've always just put myself in different scenarios and let them play out. Mundane or fantastic, it gives my brain something to distract itself until suddenly it is morning again and I realize I have classes.

[DashieOfRainbows 122]

I like to listen to music while I sleep I found it really helps.

[Celtore 2,769]

I take a quick trip to the bathroom. Even if I don't have to use it, there's something relaxing about a temporary change of scenery.

[Starlighty 790]

I put on a movie then end up falling asleep when watching it most of the time.... 

[reader8363 1,281]

I get on electronics or listen to my mp3, until I fall asleep.

[Sunwalker 981]

I take a walk around the house or outside, I find the night relaxing. I also eat or drink something, hot chocolate milk is great! The walking and the energy necessary to digest the food makes me tired, and easier to get into sleep.

 

I find that waking up earlier also helps you to sleep, because you will be more tired at night.

[Verily British 144]

I put my earphones in and listen to music. Preferably loud enough that I a slice quite a few years off of having good hearing.

Edited July 27, 2015 by British Brony

[Magic Rasin 180]

 Well I either build stuff with Lego or just listen to chilling music while lying in bed. The last thing you want to do is use electronics though since the blue light they give off actually makes you less sleepy. Being on them for a minute or so to put on music or change the volume is fine, but staring at a screen for long periods of time is horrible for trying to sleep.

[shy0wl 484]

I listen to quiet ambient music and if I catch myself to be thinking about anything I immediately stop.  I read somewhere (don't know how true it is) but if you can stay completely still for about 7-15 minutes then your body will automatically fall asleep, so try closing your eyes and not moving your body.

[Lexamena 391]

I know this sounds silly but i lay in bed and get really comfortable and then i wiggle my toes on one foot. It actually rids my body of lingering energy and wakefulness. It takes my mind off distractions so i can wind down. Before i know it, im sleepy. Sounds weird but it works for me.

[Fleur-De-Lis 350]

Read a novel or manga for an extended period of time. Nothing makes me feel sleepy quite like that! I recommend a good web novel.

[SquipyCheetah 448]

My solution is not one I recommend. If I can not sleep, I simply stay up until I become tired enough to fall asleep.

[Venomous 18,813]

I just fire up my iPad and watch random YouTube videos. I'll usually end up watching a few hours worth of fails, reaction videos, and just random things XD

[Sky Knight 1,172]

I read really long forum posts.

[Ac3xAssasin 452]

I usually browse the forums, or I watch youtube/netflix in my bed.  

[Justin_Case001 4,855]

My solution is not one I recommend. If I can not sleep, I simply stay up until I become tired enough to fall asleep.

That's pretty much what I do.  I've had a lifelong battle with insomnia.  I also don't adhere well to a 24-hour day, so my schedule creeps around the clock until my body rejects sleep altogether, and agonizing chaos insues with my body until I pass out from total brain shutdown.  It's no fun being me.

[RavenholmZombie 1,329]

I usually sit up on my bed and turn on my TV. I'll watch it until I'm tired enough to try sleeping again. Oh, and a nice glass of warm milk also helps me sleep.

[ponylaces 1,869]

I read stuff on Fimfiction. I rarely read mlp fanfiction because I never have time, so doing it at night when I can't sleep is perfect for me.

 

Besides that, I watch a movie, TV show, or something on YouTube until I get tired.

[Dark Bun 681]

Chillstep~ And if that doesn't work I start a sketch or browse the forums for a controversial topic and argue until I'm tired from thinking.

[Guest]

I tend to close my eyes and create scenarios. Sometimes, they end up in my novels. I know, it's weird, but when it's quiet and dark, my creativity seems to go haywire. 

[Pastel 7,627]

Chill music sometimes work, but not all the time.

When I'm in bed, I try not think about important things.

[DATA EXPUNGED 324]

I get up, walk over to my computer, and go on /r9k/ for three hours until I pass out. 

[GuyNamedEarl 1,332]

I just listen to music on my ipod

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 40,208]

I am usually doing one of 4 things:

 

Watching videos while having a late night snack, browsing zé forums and posting, listening to mucin or just laying there and pondering my thoughts. I pretty much have to be tired in order to properly fall asleep, I cannot force myself or it will usually end up with one of the four scenarios above.