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I can only sleep when I'm extremely tired. I could use a daily nap but I just can't fall asleep; the mind races instead. Any tips?
by codex 13y ago
I can only sleep when I'm extremely tired. I could use a daily nap but I just can't fall asleep; the mind races instead. Any tips?
- njoglekar 13y agoThey did a pretty interesting AMA on napping and sleep - probably answered there: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1vyuz2/iama_scientist_who_specializes_in_napping_and_the/ http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1vyuz2/iama_scientist_...
- blario 13y agoBeer to calm the mind. Reduces working set. Encourages focus too. If done sparingly, can temporarily relief mold stress also.
- nodata 13y agoStart by relaxing instead of napping. Once you get the hang of that napping comes next.
- zytek 13y ago25 minutes of laying still in dark and quiet room also gives a lot of benefits. I rarely sleep during my "naps" but still find it very relaxing and refreshing. So, you might start by doing that.
- prostoalex 13y agoThis will be on a longish side, since it's a book, but first you need to understand why the mind is racing and why it's undesirable. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now