Got a friend with insomnia.

If he’s over 21 I suggest lots of liquor. He’ll be passed out. Just try not to give him….too much….

Tell him he needs to get some rest. What I’ve always done in the past when I wasn’t tired, or couldn’t sleep, I will take a couple dosages of Nyquil PM, knocks me out in like 15 minutes. Also tell him, after he wakes up to go see a doctor about some meds to help him sleep if he doesn’t go back to normal.

Look up meditation and massage techniques too. One thing that helps is to “assume a sleepy attitude.” It may sound silly but your mind is a powerful thing and if you start to think you are sleepy you will become so. So lay down in bed, close your eyes and feel as though you are sleepy and falling asleep.

The hardest part is shutting off your mind from all of the baggage from the day.

try cuddling with him. If not cuddling try a hand,arm and back massage.

To answer this question a little more seriously; like btko said, meditation is a great way to relax and calm down. I can personally say from experience that listen to classical music, Indian music, or oriental meditation music while meditating greatly helps you relax through the experience.

When meditating; cross your legs so both feet rest on your knees (if you can’t do this sit pretzel style on the ground or on the bed). Set the atmosphere by either lighting candles or keeping the room dark and turn on the music. Close your eyes, put your arms out like you’re going to pray with your palms together. Bring your hands down slowly while forming two “o” shapes with your index finger and your thumb. Move your hands in a circular motion, when you get back to the starting point, bring your palms back together and repeat. Once this is all setup try to relax and let the music take you on a trip far away from reality.

Three days without sleep is very serious. Tell him to go to the doctor tomorrow. If he has a fever, or is jittery in addition to his sleeplessness, he may have a serious problem, like Thyroid Storm. If that is the case, he needs to go to the emergency room NOW.

I agree with augustian. It could be something that meditation will help with, but if he hasn’t slept in three days, he really should seek medical attention. Whether it’s something psychological or physiological, they will be able to get him the help he needs.

mmm I get insomnia a lot… and the only way for me is to get drunk and pass out… sad but this is just me… also I will say that is you find something to look forward too the next day it helps with sleep. I feel like insomnia goes hand in hand with depression and, I do not think either of these are clinical just a part of humanity, you just need to be in the right state of mind to go to sleep. The worst part about sleeping for me is that I think about all kinds of crap and it keeps me awake but if you focus on good things then sleep is not that far…

He’s Muslim, doesn’t drink.