Insomnia :( ...?

For the last 6 months I鈥檝e had a lot of difficulty getting to sleep/staying asleep. I can lay in bed for hours trying to fall asleep, and when I finally do, I鈥檓 constantly waking for no reason. There鈥檚 even times when I鈥檓 up all night and can鈥檛 do anything about it (and no, I don鈥檛 do drugs). I should probably go to my doctor, but I don鈥檛 know if I wanna take medication for it.
Any suggestions?

several factors contribute for insomnia. they are psychological stress, depression and physical illness like hypertension, old age, lack of physical exercise, due to day sleep and heavy intake of coffee and tea. drink warm milk before going to bed. self hypnoses may be useful. avoid taking spicy food in the dinner. late night dinners are to be avoided. even after following these you don;t get sleep, consult a good physician

I used hypnosis. It works best for me because its all about relaxation. I got it from this website- http://www.real-hypnosis.com/i... Report It

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Mostly due to the psychological problem. Maybe you can play harsh sport before sleeping time.

You can take medication for every moment, so no need to hurry for medication.

geez I wish I could help you, but you probably live too far away

I have the esame problem.

If you have tried all the traditional things, warm milk, reading a book, warm baths, etc. and had no success, talk with your doctor. It could be hormonal or emotional. I didn't want to take meds either (and don't every night) but everyone needs a good night's sleep in order to function during the day. Good luck!!

I had this problem in the past and found out that I had food allergies. Food that you are allergic to will keep you up all night. You might want to notice what you are eating, several hours before bedtime and eliminate those foods. Good luck to you.

I have the same problem. What I did was, don't drink any coffee or tea after 6 pm, don't eat too full for dinner. Try drink some warm milk. For me, I'm allergy to cow milk so I drink grapefruits juice before I sleep. It really help. Also try, this... turn to different direction like N, S, E or West and try to sleep. I have tried it works for me. Hope it help. Sweet dream.

Maybe you have something on your mind that is worrying you?

Have you tried having a power nap well before your usual bed time?

I know how you feel as I've had insomnia for the last five years. As one of the previous answers already said make sure trying all the 'standard' things such as hot baths, etc. If things don't improve then definitely go and see your doctor. Don't worry too much about taking medication because they will allow you to sleep and the doctors won't want you to be constantly taking them anyway.
Using them sensibly to ensure you get a good nights sleep at least once in a while will help reduce the bad effects of sleep deprivation.

If you do go to the doctors though, don't allow the doctor to 'palm you off' with a crappy excuse. Unfortunately a small minority of doctors will treat you like a number rather than a person. I had doctors giving me anti-depressants insisting that was why I couldn't sleep when I wasn't depressed at all.

When you are lying awake at night is it that you find your brain just won't shut down and will keep a constant stream of random rubbish flowing through your mind. If your mind is too active then meditation and other relaxation techniques may help. You should be able to find some good books on the subject at your local library or there may be a meditation club/group nearby (check on the net).

Anyway, hope this helps and good luck

Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic and nonorganic insomnia constitute a sleep disorder. It is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs or caffeine. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it.

Treatment for insomnia

In many cases, insomnia is caused by another disease or psychological problem. In this case, medical or psychological help may be useful. All sedative drugs have the potential of causing psychological dependence where the individual can't psychologically accept that they can sleep without drugs. Certain classes of sedatives such as benzodiazepines and newer non-benzodiazepine drugs can also cause physical dependence which manifests in withdrawal symptoms if the drug is not carfully titrated down.

Many insomniacs rely on sleeping tablets and other sedatives to get rest. The most commonly used class of hypnotics prescribed for insomnia are the benzodiazepines. This includes drugs such as temazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, nitrazepam and midazolam. These medications can be addictive, especially after taking them over long periods of time.

Non-benzodiazepine prescription drugs, including Ambien and Lunesta, are quickly replacing benzodiazepines as a first-line treatment for insomnia. There are controversies over whether these non-benzodiazepine drugs are superior to benzodiazpines. These drugs appear to cause both psychological and physical dependence, and can also cause the same memory and cognitive disturbances as the benzodiazepines along with morning sedation.

The antihistamine diphenhydramine is widely used in nonprescription sleep aids, with a 50 mg recommended dose mandated by the FDA. In the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other countries, a 50 to 100 mg recommended dose is permitted.

Some antidepressants such as mirtazapine, trazodone and doxepin have a sedative effect, and are prescribed off label to treat insomnia. The major drawback of these drugs is that they have antihistaminergic, anticholinergic and antiadrenergic properties which can lead to many side effects.

Low doses of Atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine(Seroquel) are also prescribed for their sedative effect but the danger of neurological and cognitive side effects make these drugs a poor choice to treat insomnia.

Some insomniacs use herbs such as valerian, chamomile, lavender, hops, and passion-flower. Valerian has undergone the most studies and appears to be modestly effective.

Alcohol may have sedative properties, but the REM suppressing effects of the drug prevent restful, quality sleep. Hangovers can also lead to morning grogginess.

Some traditional remedies for insomnia have included drinking warm milk before bedtime*, taking a warm bath in the evening; exercising vigorously for half an hour in the afternoon, eating a large lunch and then having only a light evening meal at least three hours before bed, avoiding mentally stimulating activities in the evening hours, and making sure to get up early in the morning and to retire to bed at a reasonable hour. Pomegranates are also believed to be able to help insomniacs sleep.

* Adding honey to warm milk helps get the tryptophan in your system faster. Tryptophan absorption is normally inhibited or deterred by other amino acids but in the presence of sugar tryptophan is absorbed more quickly.

Traditional Chinese medicine has included treatment for insomnia throughout its history. A typical approach may utilize acupuncture, dietary and lifestyle analysis, herbology and other techniques, with the goal of resolving the problem at a subtle level. Although these methods have not been scientifically proven, some insomniacs report that these remedies are sufficient to break the insomnia cycle without the need for sedatives and sleeping tablets. Warm milk contains high levels of tryptophan, a natural sedative. Using aromatherapy, including lavender oil and other relaxing essential oils, may also help induce a state of restfulness. Melatonin has proved effective for some insomniacs, mostly in regulating the sleep/waking cycle.

The more relaxed a person is, the greater the likelihood of getting a good night's sleep. Relaxation techniques such as meditation have been proven to help people sleep. Such techniques can lower stress levels from both the mind and body, which leads to a deeper, more restful sleep.

Helpful advice:

* Avoid all stimulating substances/activities such as caffeine and exercise before bedtime.

* Avoid distractions in the bedroom including excessive light and noise, television, alarm clocks, etc.

* Avoid stressful thoughts and feelings before bedtime and while attempting to fall asleep.

* Combat worries and preoccupations about the day ahead by tending to plans and schedules before bedtime.

* Background noise, such as a fan or soft rhythmic music, can serve to ease some individuals into sleep.


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hi!!
nothing will help u. and never go before medicine, u will be addicted. i am saying because i also have same problem.
u just do body exertion like jogging and playing gamesand must do meditate.

Go to bed only when you are sleepy.

I think you should go to your doctor. Maybe he'll tell you other option's besides meds. But meds would be better than the side affects of never sleeping. It will tear your body apart. I at least ask your doctor about it.

You could try dealing with the source of insomnia: a lack of peace and lightheartedness. I had horrible insomnia and I found the best sleepers, kids, and began to pattern my thinking toward what they like. Once I did that my insomnia went away for good and now I sleep like a kid, though not as long as a kid. But you do need to focus on what kids like, which is to joke around and have a good time and enjoy things like dogs. And find opportunities to be with kids or teenagers--that alone really helped me to sleep better as I value them and what they like. Adults tend to be way too boring and serious and you just kind sleep well like this unless you try bandaids like drugs or herbs or dropping caffeine, etc, etc, etc. But changing those things don't deal with the source of the problem. And keep in mind that becoming childlike to sleep better takes time, just like losing weight takes months. But you do begin to notice improvements early on. For me, I started taking naps and feeling much better and I used to never take naps. Then I would find myself falling asleep on a couch or while watching TV; I never used to do that. These were clues insomnia was leaving me. The great thing was I quit taking any sleep drugs and slept way better.