How Long Does It Take You to Fall Asleep?

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I don't remember if I answered this post or not.

I refuse to take sleeping pills because I have kids and feel that I need to be easily awakened if they need me for anything or if my house is being compromised for any reason during the night. Right now, my husband is recovering from surgery and has limited mobility so I barely sleep because I need to keep an eye on him while he's sleeping to make sure he doesn't move inappropriately in his sleep and injure himself.

I have discovered that I can fall asleep (won't stay asleep, though) to the sound of running water. So I put my iPod on speakers by the bed and play an ocean thing I have. Very nice. My husband likes it, too. Without that, I will be awake until my body passes out.

It takes about half an hour or so, I think. It depends, though.

It can take me anywhere between half an hour to 3 hours. Usually, it's about an hour.

It takes me around 15-30 minutes usually to get to sleep, though sometimes up to an hour, rarely more. I find it fairly hard to get to sleep before 1am, however.

Way too long.

I go to sleep within a few minutes of going to bed, usually. My problem isn't getting to sleep, but rather, staying asleep. Once I wake up in the middle of the night, THEN I have insomnia. I also used to struggle with nighttime hunger. Not fun at all.

I go to sleep quickly, too, since I started jogging during the day. Once I lay down, I can't stay awake for long. I am usually exhausted and asleep shortly after ll:oo pm.

I've always had sleep issues. It takes me at least an hour to fall asleep even when I am exhausted. I feel better if I'm awake for around 30 hours or more then sleep for 6 or 7. I can't stand it.