A question:

[starrylizard]

Does anybody know some good relaxation techniques and such for getting to sleep?

The one where you concentrate on stretching and relaxing different muscles never seems to work for me. I used to write fic in my head or just concentrate on a past happy memory, but even that doesn't work these days and ... well sleep deprived me is not a very nice me to have to deal with. I just need something to distract my brain and make it switch off for the day (...and preferably have it stay that way for a nice 6-7 hours).

Any suggestions at all, no matter how obscure, would be welcomed.

*wanders off to nap for an hour or so*

Comments

[lark_ascends]

See, I never used to find that the stretching and relaxing different muscles worked, until I got my relaxation tape. Although, it's never actually sent me to sleep,just made me really comfortable. But I haven't actually tried the tape properly at bed time (she put in an insomnia suggestion).

I find white noise often helps too, it's great when the outside unit for the air conditioner is going.

If there's a counselling service at Sydney uni, go and see them. They might have some suggestions.

*hugs*

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

I find white noise often helps too
Maybe. Rain on the roof always puts me to sleep. It's so peaceful and it covers up the traffic noises nicely. I'll have a look at those nature places...maybe they sell such things.