Why Can't I get any sleep?

Question

For a long time now, about a year or two my sleep has steadily become worse- lately I dont even feel tired when I go to bed.
I dont drink, smoke or anything, lack of exercise could be a cause, too much worrying also.
What ever the cause Im getting sick of it even my dreams have turned on me tell me what do I have to do and no tablets dont work except maybe calms.
A best answer out of 20 or more will be rewarded full merit and all my thanks if it works.

Please help me, can't stand it any more, any recomondations?

Answer 1

I have had trouble sleeping lately through back pain and stress. It might be stress related or you could be thinking too much at night. You should try something new to get your mind off of sleeping, a new hobby or sport. Try getting to the gym or playing a game of basketball, something to exhaust you and make you feel tired. Another good solution to relaxation is a day spa or yoga. Meditation induces relaxation and will help the process of a good night sleep.

One other idea is to wake up early (5am-ish) walk, jog, exercise and feel good in the morning. Go to bed at 9pm and have an early night. It helps...

Answer 2

When I went through a similar phase some months ago, I picked a Friday night, with no committments for the weekend, and I stayed up all night, messing on the computer.I drank coffee through the night and morning, and even went to the local shop at 8am Sat morn and bought the papers... I was exhausted all of Saturday, but didnt go to bed until my normal time, and for the first night in a long time, I slept like a baby, and got my sleeping pattern back. However, as I am a bit older, I seem to sleep less, and need help to get off so I read the paper until my eyes are heavy, and Bob's your uncle.... good luck

Answer 3

My sympathies, I've been there - and got through it.

8 out of 10 people suffer from some form of sleep disruption - 3 out of 4 post Op. patients do.

The brain requires to be 're-trained' to accept that bed is for sleep.

Some exercise is good, like a short walk round the block, but not immediately before going to bed.
Don't drink anything which contains caffeine for at least 4 hours before retiring. (Coffee/Cola and the like)
Stop watching TV an hour beforehand - try reading a book.

Don't go to bed and 'worry' about the days events, you have to try and relax.

If you haven't gone to sleep within 15 mins., get up and go to another room, have a cuppa, read - when your eyes start feeling 'heavy', go back to bed and try again.
If you still can't get to sleep, get up and repeat the above.

I know it sounds weird, but when the brain realises that bed is for sleep, then things should improve for you.
It took me about 3 months to 'adjust' , but it worked and now I have only the odd night when I can't sleep.

I hope this helps - and wish you a peaceful and rested good night.

Answer 4

I have suffered with this myself for about 5 years. The best advice I can offer is low lighting, a good book (sci-fi works best for me but deffo something that really takes you someplace else). Sometimes a glass of red wine shortly before bed as a soporific. The other thing I'd say is that when you get all yawny and that tired feeling hits you, go to bed then, don't let it pass.

Answer 5

Avoid all tensions.Have few drops of Navrattan herbal oil massage on scalp before going to bed.Wash your legs with cool water before you go to bed .Avoid taking tea or coffee in night.Try some meditation.Leave all your worries to God.Read a few passage from Bible (if christian),before switching of light.See your head is always to wards East and Legs towards West when you are in bed.Rearrange bedroom,if necessary.Switch on some pleasing music for 5 minutes(piano or flute).Wish you Good Sleep &Sweet dreams
PS.Please see your bed or matress/pillows are not too hard or too soft.

Answer 6

Worrying will definately keep you awake.

A few mild stretching exercises in the evening might help relieve tension enough that you can relax. Low lighting and a relaxing book for an hour or so before you sleep will help too.

If you can enjoy tea, try something with chamomile or valerien root in it: My nephew used to have to drink that so he could sleep.

Good luck!

Answer 7

I have the same problem. I sleep for an hour and then wake up.I now have circles round my eyes. when I do sleep I get dreams telling me to do this or that work in the house.!!! I dont need alarm clocks if I have to do something early in the morning I wake up at precisely that time if I have slept at all.

Answer 8

Maybe you are bipolar and this is your manic phase. I can't sleep, either, but maybe I could if I quit asking and answering questions long enough. See you MD!

Answer 9

you should see your dr., but first you miight want to try herbs. my mom had the same problem, and she talked to someone & they told her to try them. She did and she is back to getting restful sleeps. I cam see what they are for you. Contact me so I'll have ur email........

Answer 10

mayb 2 much caffine