I've had some problems with Insomnia over the past two weeks?

Question

Last night I finally got a good nights sleep and I still woke up tired and unrefreshed. Assuming the problem is insomnia, does it take a few nights to be refreshed by sleep once the problem is taken care of.

Please don't tell me to ask my doctor or look into other possibilities for I'm doing so already.

Answer 1

You are right,

Before visiting a Doctor we should at least look at the most basic issues that can affect sleep.

1) How late did you go to sleep Id eally especially if you are in recuperating mode, go to sleep before 10pm
2) Did you eat stimulant foods prior to sleep (4 to 6 hours)
Such as sugar based foods (deserts, Soda Pops, Coffee, Teas etc...) and Smoking has a lot of stimulants and create major fatigue issues.
3) Do you work before going to sleep..(it makes the mind very active) It might be better to do something laid back an hour before sleeping (avoid watching the news... but rather read something relaxing or take a walk)
4) Do you eat too late.... Try to eat around 6 o clockish at the latest and eat light for dinner.
5) Do you exercise or go to Gym in the evening... It does affect many peoples Sleep as it stimulates the body.
6) Did you have a all nighter or almost recently.. It can take a couple of nights of normal sleep to recuperate
7) Did you drink Surenal gland penalising drinks such as Coffee and Bear...
8) It can take a while before alcoohol gets absorbs into the system... It looks like it may make you body relax but it actually, for many, makes sleep very light and not deep at all.
9) Do you drink enough water (makes sur you drink it based on Turst and not quantity)

So hope this common sense gigi helped !

Answer 2

If it is insomnia there are many causes... Eating patterns, what you are eat major ones.
E.g. Start the day with a big breakfast, yo can even splurge and have something really sinful (fried bacon and stuff), its ok because depending on how active you will be through the day you will use the calories. Eacs meal after that should be half the size of the last. So an szndwich for lunch and for dinner or supper cereal.
Avoid caffein and fatty foods later in the day and excercise after work.
You should sleep fine in that case.
Thats how I sorted out my sleeping patterns...
Oh and try sleeping whrn you feel you may fall over from fatigue...

Answer 3

The best thing I take is called "Simply Sleep" tablets from Tylenol (over the counter). It's non habit forming and it works really well. I tried others but yet this to me is the best. Take it 1 1/2 hours before bedtime and gently fall asleep. It helps you calm down and get a true full nights rest. Also at first, try going to bed a little earlier just to make it right. I had the same problem because I now work very early in the morning and just like you, my mind races and thoughts throughout the day are still bouncing around in my head, my body is still on the "keep going mode" and I just wanted to go to sleep without disturbances. I really hope this works for you.

Answer 4

Is there something on your mind or is something bothering you? That's the only thing that keeps me up. Avoid caffeine after 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Avoid alcohol after 7 pm. Don't eat heavy meals after 6 pm. Spray some lavender or chamomile on your sheets. Drink some caffeine free chamomile or mint tea about an hour before you usually go to bed. Take a hot bath with lavender or chamomile soak.

Answer 5

Do you drink caffeine? I had problems with insomina until I cut out all caffeine sources after 3 p.m. and it worked great. Also it is possible you have sleep apnea.