I has got teh insomnia/sleeping problem. Any ideas on how to get over night-owlism? XD

Ziksan

Dear Ziksan,

You could try changing your pillow, blanket, air-conditioner temperature, etc. Try to find out if you are uncomfortable with something, and fix the problem.

If you share a room with someone, maybe the sounds that the person makes when he or she is sleeping annoys you. Maybe its their snoring, or whistling sounds that they make. In that case, you have two options. Get earplugs or don't share a room.

Another factor is stress/worries. You might be overworked from school work or worried for your exams. If that is the case, try to relax and not panic yourself. Otherwise, you will feel too worried to get enough sleep for the next school/exam day.

It is possible that you are worried about being insulted by your friends/classmates (maybe you are trying something new and you are afraid your friends/classmates will laugh at you, or that you are always insulted by them and do not want that to happen again) If so, don't care about what they say. Sure, it may be easier said than done, but remember that the only thing that matters is what's inside of you, not out. If your friends laugh at you, that means that they're not your true friends.

If you don't think that the factors I have mentioned above are your problem, try drinking a glass of milk before you go to sleep. It helps some people for some unknown reason. I believe I watched this in Bananas in Pajamas once...

You could always try counting sheep too, but that doesn't work for me.

For me, I usually can't sleep after I have taken a nap in the afternoon. I'm not used to taking naps, and I don't know why, but later in the night I won't be able to sleep.

Another thing for me is that I can't sleep when I'm hungry. It isn't good for your digestive system to eat right before you sleep, so if you are feeling hungry, try drinking some Milo or eating a small midnight snack. This usually helps me.

If all the above won't work, there is a device I've heard of that can help people with sleeping problems. Just tell them that you would like this device to help you sleep. I'm sure they will understand.

If they don't know where to buy it, I only know one place where they sell this device. I'm sure other places have it too, but I've only heard of this one. It's Cosway, a direct-selling company. I'm sure your parents will know what Cosway is. They have many branches in Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.

But being a company, it isn't exactly a store. Only some of the items are sold in the stores. Other items you may order from the catalogue. There's a branch in the Curve, next to Borders. First floor of Borders, I think. You may ask for more information from the workers there. A few of my relatives work for Cosway, you see.

I hope at least one of my suggestions will help you. If none of them do, than may you are noctural. O.o 

Signed,

AllyAngel