Is it normal to not be able to sleep the night before a big rugby game

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Every night before a big rugby game I lie on bed thinking about what I am about to do in the game e.g tackles, tactics and I get so mentally prepared for the game that I can't possibly sleep. I tried to tell myself to forget about the game and just go to sleep but none will help not even closing my eyes will help. I went to bed at 9pm but it took me until 1am to fall asleep (Yes I know that is 4 hours), I woke up pretty early and I wasn't tired at all. IIN?/

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  • grace_b
    11 years ago

    Oh ya, just make a pillow barracade so you only see black

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  • Pepperoni_Sticks
    11 years ago

    Most definitely normal. You just need to be able to shut your mind down for awhile if you want to be able to sleep.

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  • gizmoid
    11 years ago

    Yep, I've had the same thing happen before running races, mountain bike races, big events at work... Perfectly normal, and a total pain in the ass. Sometimes I'll take a couple benadryl about an hour before bed to help me sleep through the night, but try it on a non-game night because it makes some folks groggy all day.

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