When I had my last child I did a hypnobirthing course, part of that course was listening to a relaxation/self hypnosis CD, which, once I had done it a few times if I had trouble falling asleep all I has to do was count backwards from five down to zero a couple of times and I would fall asleep. 3 1/2 years later thats still all I need to do. So maybe a self hypnosis CD (........god, does anybody use CDs anymore?)
It sounds like you are already doing the things that are suggested by sleep hygiene counsellors. They say the worst thing to do is to lie in bed and TRY to sleep.
Do you know if there is anything that can limit this (other than obviously turning the thing off). I love using my tablet when bored-makes time pass easily.
So I left a more detailed answer, but I would say try to find other things to do that don't require a screen at night. Yes, a tablet can make time pass easily, but so can lots of other things as long as you enjoy them. Read a book, maybe try drawing something. Sudoku or crosswords can be good as well. I like having things to do with my hands, so I've gotten into card magic and origami recently.
I know what you mean, I'm not sure if night view or lowering the brightness makes any difference. Theres a few articles online re blue light from tablets and the effect on melatonin in the body.You can read them on your tablet in bed :)
When I had my last child I did a hypnobirthing course, part of that course was listening to a relaxation/self hypnosis CD, which, once I had done it a few times if I had trouble falling asleep all I has to do was count backwards from five down to zero a couple of times and I would fall asleep. 3 1/2 years later thats still all I need to do. So maybe a self hypnosis CD (........god, does anybody use CDs anymore?) It sounds like you are already doing the things that are suggested by sleep hygiene counsellors. They say the worst thing to do is to lie in bed and TRY to sleep.
I read this as I am lying in bed trying to sleep! Whoops.
LOL. The blue light from tablet screens can really stuff up sleeping patterns
Do you know if there is anything that can limit this (other than obviously turning the thing off). I love using my tablet when bored-makes time pass easily.
So I left a more detailed answer, but I would say try to find other things to do that don't require a screen at night. Yes, a tablet can make time pass easily, but so can lots of other things as long as you enjoy them. Read a book, maybe try drawing something. Sudoku or crosswords can be good as well. I like having things to do with my hands, so I've gotten into card magic and origami recently.
I know what you mean, I'm not sure if night view or lowering the brightness makes any difference. Theres a few articles online re blue light from tablets and the effect on melatonin in the body.You can read them on your tablet in bed :)