lately ive been having a hard time falling asleep?

The contact with your biological father could definitely be a part of it, there could be stress from that event.

I have had trouble sleeping for most of my life, and I take meds for it, but since you would rather not take those. I suggest, just staying up. Do something, surf the internet, read something, watch a movie. Then when you feel like your body is ready to sleep, try to sleep.

Well as difficult it might seem there are ways to do it.

One stop drinking caffeine products, even chocolate.

Two go to sleep when you feel tired even if it's a little early. Like 7:30pm. (Some people try to sleep exactly at 9pm or 11pm and they fail.)

Third, lay down and move all you want just don't open your eyes. Keeping them close will make sure you go into sleep mode. "Like a computer". LoL

seriously...

I wouldn't take sleeping aids for an extended period of time. Their purpose is to drug you to sleep. How good could that be really? If you're having trouble with your mind racing, I'd recommend looking into meditation. It'll teach you to calm yourself and quiet your mind. Do you think there's a noise problem? I use earplugs myself. Otherwise, if you're new to third shift, give it some time. It can take a couple of weeks to adjust to a new schedule.

I understand your feeling. Perhaps, I wish you could try the following steps:

Step 1: Ensure your emotion is controlled daily. Don't over reacted, stay calm and don't get worry easily

Step 2: Think before your action. Don't repeat her past experience on herself. Remind herself from time to time.

Step 3: Be confident to yourselves. Remember everyone is the winner. "Only One sperms out of millions fertilize an egg"

Step 4: Get a group of close friends to share your experience and get some activities that would occupied your time

Step 5: Increase scope of life. Meaning that she should involve in more social activities like dancing, outing and others.

Step 6: Put a rubberband on the wrist. If there is a negative thought, Tighten the rubber band and release it. Hence the effect of the pain would be able to reduce the possibility of negative thought.

Good Luck.

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I often find it hard to fall asleep if I'm thinking too much. Does that happen to you? Shut your eyes and sort of tell yourself a story. It's a lot more interesting than counting sheep.

I hear that heating up milk can make you more sleepy. Reading usually makes me more sleepy.

you could try taking a sleeping pill or count sheep backwards. na just kidding don't watch horror movies and stop thinking about your dad coz it will only bother you.