Why can't I sleep through the night?
Question:
It's not from nightmares, not being able to breathe, or needing to pee. Even nights that I'm flat out exhusted, I always wake up.
Once I took four melatonin instead of one like it said on the package and I still woke up in the middle of the night.
Then I felt super groggy the whole day.
Answers:
i strongly suggest valerian root. it's great at relieving stress and tension! you can get it over the counter and it's a great sleep aid! if you have one of those "racing minds" or "i can't turn my head off no matter how tired i am" then this will definitely help. you can find at your local grocery store in the pharmacy or herbal remedy section. start off taking 500-1000mgs, 30-45 minutes before you go to bed. now you can get this stuff in capsule form and it's 100% safe (my whole family has been taking it for years and our family doctor actually recommended it) however the only downside is that the more potent the brand your taking the stronger the smell. and this stuff smells AWFUL! but it's worth it. within 5-7 days you should notice a definite change in your sleep.
WARNING! i strongly do not suggest that you take Tylenol PM and booze, in any form or combination. the main ingredient in Tylenol PM and Advil pm, or benadryl for that matter is diphenhydramine. here's what happens when you take it:
You can walk into a drugstore and choose from an array of sleep aids, offered without prescription. The main ingredient of over-the-counter sleeping pills is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are generally taken for allergies, but also make you feel very sleepy. Common over-the-counter sleep medications are Sleep-Eze, Sominex, Nytol, and Unison; they contain antihistamines such as:
diphenhydramine hydrochloride,
diphenhydramine citrate, or
doxylamine succinate.
In general, over-the-counter sleep medications are not a good choice because they:
Are not intended for long-term use.
Interfere with mental alertness during the day, so you should avoid driving and other similar tasks. You may also be at risk for falling asleep
Reduce the quality of your sleep by reducing time you spend in deep sleep.
Use over-the-counter sleep medications only for transient or short-term insomnia and in conjunction with changes to your sleeping habits. Be sure to pay attention to your body’s physical response to these sleep medications.
also look at the links on the website i've listed they have some good remedies!
I hope this helps!
Oh my gosh - you sound just like me. I don't sleep! I don't know why - I am up monday through friday at 6:00 but can not get myseof to bed before midnight and then I still wake up. I'm hoping this ends at some point in my life. Both my sisters are the same way. I'm usually up watching tv in the middle of the night. Sorry I can't answer your question, but I feel your pain! Good Luck!
I have that problem right now because I can't run because of an injury. Before when I could jog for 30 minutes after work, I would sleep straight through at night. So maybe your body is under-tired and you need to tire it out more with jogging--try it.
you sounds like you may have too much on your mind----do a relaxing activity before bed..and make sure your room is dark and there are no distractions or noises that will wake you up. Unless, of course, you're the type of person that is soothed by those things. Good luck!
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