Hey everyone, I pulled an all-nighter yesterday to try and reset my sleep schedule, and now I’ve been lying in bed for about 3 hours unable to sleep. My heart is racing (I don’t have any illnesses or insomnia), and I’m only 16. What should I do? Please help.
You might want to see a doctor if this continues.
Ray said:
You might want to see a doctor if this continues.
Is it too early to see a doctor? It’s only noon and I think I might fall asleep soon. This has never happened to me before.
@Bliss
Do you mean it’s noon or midnight? Why would you try to sleep in the afternoon?
Abi said:
@Bliss
Do you mean it’s noon or midnight? Why would you try to sleep in the afternoon?
It’s actually 3 AM now, and I still can’t sleep.
You should try getting off your phone.
Flynt said:
You should try getting off your phone.
I’m not using it. I only picked it up because I’m starting to panic.
Flynt said:
You should try getting off your phone.
I’m not using it. I only picked it up because I’m starting to panic.
If you’re panicking, turn off your phone, close your eyes tightly, take a deep breath through your nose and fill your lungs, hold for 3 seconds, and then breathe out slowly. Repeat this ten times.
@Flynt
I’ve been trying breathing exercises and changing sleeping positions for three hours, from 9 PM to 1 AM. Nothing works. I’m thinking about getting up and doing something else instead of just lying in bed.
@Bliss
Really, get off your phone now.
Stop taking adderall and drinking energy drinks before bed.
Vine said:
Stop taking adderall and drinking energy drinks before bed.
I don’t drink energy drinks, and I haven’t had caffeine in about a day.
Vine said:
Stop taking adderall and drinking energy drinks before bed.
I don’t drink energy drinks, and I haven’t had caffeine in about a day.
That was just a joke. On a serious note, do you eat before going to bed?
@Vine
Yes, I usually eat 3-4 hours before trying to sleep.
Pulling an all-nighter won’t actually fix your sleep schedule, it will just make you more exhausted.
Taking deep breaths can help calm your nervous system. Close your eyes, listen to a calming podcast, and continue deep breathing. You’ll fall asleep eventually, even if it seems like you won’t. Your body needs rest.
Avoid seeking advice on this from Google.
Haru said:
Avoid seeking advice on this from Google.
Why not?
Haru said:
Avoid seeking advice on this from Google.
Why not?
Google can lead you to misleading information. It’s better to talk to a doctor first. Good luck.
@Haru
This is new for me. I feel tired but I think if I get up and do something, I’ll feel tired enough to sleep in about an hour and get at least 5-6 hours of sleep. Not ideal, but it’s what I can do right now.