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I had the same problem for years before I talked to my doctor about it. I was scared of taking sleeping pills because I did nto want to become dependent on them. I told her that and she gave me this great safe for long term use sleeping aid called Trazadone. I was orignally marketed for patients with mental disorders to calm them down but it works great as a sleeping aid. The best part about it is that I got off of it about 4 months ago and did not have any side effects. Good luck, I know that not sleeping will drive you crazy so talk to your doctor and see what he/she has to say about trying out a sleeping aid. I will warn you about taking Melatonin. Becasue it is a chemical that your body produces, if you take it for extended periods of time, your body will acually stop producing it on its own and you will have a hell of a time getting to sleep with out it. My mom was giving it to my brother in high school because she did not know that there was anything wrong with taking it nightly and he ended up getting hooked on it. His doctor told him after he was taking it for awhile that it should not be taken on a long-term basis, only every once in awhile.
Go to your doctor.
What about sleeping pills? That always helps me or also taking Benadryl. Also... try getting up really early one day. That night you will be really tired before going to sleep.
I guess you might want to elaborate on "everything". Have your tried Melatonin?
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Try reading before bed. Also, you might want to try a bit of exercise right before jumping in the sack. A brisk walk, etc. If all else fails, what works for me, and as corny as it sounds, I keep a pen and notepad next to the bed. I usually don't sleep because I can't "shut my head off" at night. So, I write down the most pressing things on my mind as I'm trying to go to sleep, and that usually works. Because then I know it's written down, and I can work on it the next morning.
Hope that helps, and you can get some rest.
God Bless.
maybe ur not tired and if ur really bored, then u can fall a sleep.
have you tried yoga or some sort of meditation? If I have trouble sleeping I just pop in a yoga dvd and it relaxes me enough to sleep.
try to do alot of work during the day, for example, do alot of walking, or wake up real early in the morning.
Establish a regular bedtime and stick to it
Avoid caffeine, (coffee, pop, energy drinks)
Don't sleep in on the weekends (messes up your sleep cycle)
Take a warm bath before bedtime
Exercise regularly, but not close to bedtime
Read something boring in a dimly lit room (works for me)
Above all, see a doctor if sleep loss is affecting your everyday life, it might be due to medications or an underlying medical problem.
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Try lunesta, or relax an hour before bed, try yoga or meditation, when on lunesta i was knocked out for 10 hrs straight really helps ( only i was late for school) hope this helps Good luck
Try to make it cooler in your sleeping room before you go to bed. Try reading a book and take a warm bath before going to bed and drink some milk right before you go to sleep.
If that doesn't work. Jog at least a few miles that day and then
do the above suggestions included.
Some ideas:
1. No caffeine after maybe 2pm. No coffee, cola, or chocolate after that time.
2. If that doesn't solve your problem, you could try taking 2 melatonin tablets right before you go to bed. You can find them at any vitamin shop or drugstore. Melatonin is a hormone your body produces at bedtime. For me, it's very effective at resetting my biological clock to deal with jet lag, and I often take it to help me fall asleep. My MD told me it's just fine to take. If nothing else, you might want to try it while you investigate other approaches.
3. There's some info on the Ambien website listing all the things you should do to help yourself be sleepy at bedtime. I'm not recommending Ambien (it stopped working for me after a few weeks, I doubled my dose, got hooked on it, etc etc), but all the sleepytime advice on the site makes sense.
Good luck!
You're not sleeping because you're trying too hard. Stop trying! That's enough.
A little satisfaction never Hurt anyone, and it's a great relaxer!
have you tried one of those cd's like water running through
the rain forest? you can also try excersizing at least a 1/2
hour before bed.
try to make yourself dream before you are asleep- then you won't be concentrating on the first stages of sleep, and though REM sleep will not come to you this way, it will seem like you were there instantly...
Turn off the TV a half hour before you go to bed.
Try a warm - not hot - bath before going to bed.
If you are drinking age have a small drink.
Go for a long walk before you head for bed.
Play soft music on a player with a timer.
Do some meditation before bedtime.
Get ready for bed. Sit quietly in a chair until you feel drowsy.
If you think you can you will. And if you think you can not so shall you.
Read about this and more. It's free.
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Since you appear to be young, i would say that the best thing for you is to increase your daily exercise, unless you already get 30-45 minutes of cardio 2 or 3 times a week. I used to have trouble sleeping, but i started weightlifting and it makes me feel great, i have no trouble sleeping now and i'm healthier. This is the one thing that's good for your body, mind and soul if done correctly.
Tonight will be the same no sleep and the same for me . I will try to PM you late. It might help me. lol.
Peace upon you!
Hi!Candy,
Look! There are many reasons why you can`t sleep.
1-May be your taking <some kinds of food> which help like : <ice-creme,chocolate & cheese (specially heavy ones) > , the problem with this kinds of food is that they increases the electricity of the brain ,by realesing the water from u body.
NT: < those kind of food are good & nutritious,but the problem is in the time u talk them > NT:<OFcourse Caffeine too>.
NT:Try to get read of all fried food ,Bec they increases the electricity ,<Talk 1 a week ,If neccessary>
2-Try drinking water, you should min. drink 2 litres a day <bec, water decreases the electricity of the brain>
3-Here u got some of the kind which decreases the electricity :<Cucmber,watermelon>
4-Here u got some of the kind which helps you to relax :<Dates,milk & (I think grapes to ,bec when I eat them I feel I get relaxed.Iam not sure.you can ask) Lots of kinds of Herbals such as :<mint,anise & others>
5-Get of your shoulders all kinds of pressure or tension .
6-Have an exercise before sleeping with 4-5 Hours.
7-Have a regular meal time ,you can have a meal from 4-5 hours ,Talk 3 meals & 2 If you want to lose weight .
8-Eating should be before sleeping with 4 hrs,min.2 hrs ,To the food to be digested ,bec if less it`ll coz you problem <i.e with gods willing>.
8-Have a cool bath <lower u body temp.>, before you go to bed < don`t scrup your body before sleeping ,you can have a shower only with soup & water> NT:<that`s much better >.
*And Happy dreams,Hope you get better <i.e with gods willing>
*Contact me : If any problems
Thanks,
yours,
Omnia Abou El-Elaa , from Egypt
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