Insomnia

likely_lass

don't know if this is even the right place to put this,

im having really bad sleep problems and nothing seems to help, i seem to lie in bed all night trying to sleep - literally till aroung 8am but then im able to sleep for a good 10 hours


ive tried getting up really early so ill be tiered but it seems to make no difference, hot drinks ...etc you name it even being drunk doesnt help

is their anything you can get to help you sleep without prescription

wandatowell

I had the exact same problem. I work very long hours, sometimes for 24 hours straight but when I went home afterwards I wouldnt been able to sleep. Lived on 2 - 3 hours of sleep a day (if i was lucky).

It turned out I had an overactive thyroid. Do a quick google check for symptoms for a bit more info.

I suppose the only advice I can give to you is take a trip to a GP and get a check up.

g.quagmire

likely_lass wrote: »

is their anything you can get to help you sleep without prescription

*SNIP* always does the trick for me

minidazzler

OP, is there anything on your mind ATM that could be keeping you awake???? I have the same problem, but have had it a long time, due to having alot of sh1te on my mind, just try to relax, during the day get regular exercise, go for a run or a brisk walk. Eat healthy, and if that doesn't work pay your GP a visit.

Wibbs

g.quagmire advocating illegal substances is not on.

ironictoaster

minidazzler wrote: »

OP, is there anything on your mind ATM that could be keeping you awake???? I have the same problem, but have had it a long time, due to having alot of sh1te on my mind, just try to relax, during the day get regular exercise, go for a run or a brisk walk. Eat healthy, and if that doesn't work pay your GP a visit.

I have Insomnia as well I think. I haven't slept at all hence why I'm still up. Me thinks it would have to do with me doing the Leaving Cert and my future etc. Thanks for that minidazzler

Craft25

what about this??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_sleep_phase_syndrome

i reckon i've had similar.. its not that you dont sleep as much it just takes ages to get away... i've found any time when i have full days, especially outdoors and get into a routine it goes away.. but periods of holidays like Xmas, with lots of darkness and late nights partying can totally mess up the circadian rhythms

jessbeth

Try progressive muscle relaxation before you go to sleep. Look it up online and you will find some info on it and some free downloads. Just type it into google.

It will help to relax your body and a relaxed body will help relax your mind.

There are also some nice herbal teas that you could try. A mixture of chamomile and peppermint are nice to relax.

If all else fails try an orgasm. That usually helps people to sleep.

TouchingVirus

jessbeth wrote: »

If all else fails try an orgasm. That usually helps people to sleep.

Hah, I was actually going to suggest this at around 5am this morning when I couldn't sleep... And no, I didn't use that method last night, maybe that was the problem :D

Can you function without the sleep OP? If you can function or even just trundle on then I'd keep an eye on it to see if it's becoming a long-term problem before seeing the GP. If you can't function without the sleep, it could be either delayed sleep (I know lots of folks who toss & turn for hours before going asleep, thankfully I'm not one of those) or you could just be one of those people who sets into habits easily but finds them incredibly hard to break (that's me).

Over Christmas I was getting up at 12pm and going to bed around 4am or 5am, near impossible to break even when I got up at 8am in an effort to tire myself out and go to bed early. It was just a habit.

Now I have to get up early for work again so even after a day of the 5am sleep, 8am start not working I still have to stick with it. Eventually my body will right itself and I'll start dozing off at a reasonable hour but this could take a week where I'll be like a zombie..

MatthewVII

Before trying any medications or jumping to any medical conclusions, all people should attempt something called sleep hygiene, a few simple and sensible things which help about 70% of people get back to normal

This includes
-Don't exercise late in the day
-Don't eat large meals late at night
-Soothing things like warm milk can help before bedtime
-Use your bed only for sleep and intercourse
-Avoid taking caffeinated drinks like tea or coffee late in the day
-Regulate your sleep and wake hours
-Avoid napping during the day

If this fails and you feel it is impacting on your performance, you should visit your GP and explain.

RobAMerc

I suffer from this a bit from time to time - normally its because my pattern has been messed up. ( travel or even a very late night out )

I have found that Tylenol PM are superb - you do have to be careful obviously ( they don't seem to be readily available here ) not to get addicted - but once I am back in a routine of sleeping at around a certain time I am good without them. 2 or max 3 nights generally sort me.

Routine is important for sleep - also a hot shower or bath can help, as does a w*nk !

Ainekav

apparently lavender helps people sleep.. it doesnt work for me, ive not-so-serious insomnia too, but i suppose it cant hurt to give it a try.

i can never sleep if im worried. or if im thinking about colllege work and projects- if i get an idea i cant sleep til ive thought it all out. at 4 am... but a notebook to write down worries/things youve to do tomorrow etc. gets it out of your system and then u may be able to sleep better.

also are you a girl? when you have your period you get more restless. just so youll remember that, not sayin its the cause of your insomnia.

wat else? no coffee tea obviously after dinner.. or earlier.. no heavy meals..

try walking a good long walk can do the trick. not the gym- its more fresh air you need.

the biggest thing is habit- i used to voluntarily stay up til four in the am doin college work or just watchin telly.

try a bit of reading before u try and go to sleep.

people say if u get up and walk around when u cant sleep youll have a better chance when u go back to bed. this actually works.

has this been going on long?

mine runs in the family and i can remember being four and lying awake staring at my alphabet wallpaper...

maybe its something medical- give it another week or two and then go to the doc.

are u stressed?

Thomas_S_Hunterson

You can only get herbal stuff over the counter in the republic. As far as I know you can get diphenhydramine up north (sold as Nytol) which is an anti-histamine. It's not ideal, but for very short-term use, it'll put you to sleep. You'll probably feel groggy the morning after.

Chat to a doctor or a pharmacist (not pharmacy sales staff) before you take anything.

banshee_bones

read somewhere that the key to a good sleep is only go to bed when you are tired. no point forcing yourself to fall asleep if it wont happen, and dont lie in bed awake either as you will become frustrated and associate bed time with anxiety.
they say you should get up at the same time every day and only go to bed when you literally cannot keep your eyes open any more. as in like dont say il go to bed at 11 pm every night even if it comes to 11pm and your not tired!

Local-womanizer

Routine is the biggest factor for me in a good nights sleep.Since I have been on Holidays for the past month I am having crap sleeps,6 am most nights.Getting up early does help.And watching T.V. or being on the computer beforehand dosent help.Read a book instead.

But try and get a routine,go for a walk in the mornings.