I have been taking over the counter sleep aids and im getting so immune to them that i have to take 4 to make me go to sleep, when the recommended dosage is like 1. I just have trouble going to sleep if i dont take anything ill stay awake all night. Just wanting some feed back on that pill im thinking about going to the doctor about it.
2006-06-25 15:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I dont drink any drinks with caffeine in them ever, ive actually tryed spraying the lavander on my pillows and i also take warm baths before bed too. So ive pretty much tried everything thats been suggested. And ive read and listin to soothing sounds and just lay here in the dark in silence. So i dont know what to do, but thanks for the suggestions.
2006-06-25 15:42:26 · update #1
im takin ambien i sleep a full 7-8 hrs and wake up without an alarm and feel energized...but i would suggest when takin a sleep aid take it for a month then stay off for a month so you dont get hooked
2006-06-25 15:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by 101st_Army_Wife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've become dependant on the sleep medications. You might have to sit down & figure out why your mind won't shut down so you can sleep. I take Lunesta on the rare occasion that I have insomnia. It works great, doesn't make me feel groggy the next morning & I get almost 8 hours sleep. My doctor hesitated perscribing it for me only agreeing to write the Rx after I agreed not to use it too often.
To relax into sleep, I read a book, listen to relaxing music or meditate. Also, a warm bath, even in the summertime, will help you relax. I keep a lavendar & chammomile spray next to my bed to spray my pillows with about 30 minutes before I head to bed. If you don't want to do the warm bath, try chammomile tea. Hot or cold, it'll help you to relax & unwind to get to sleep. Good luck to you!
2006-06-25 15:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry that you can't sleep. Here's a suggestion: 1) stop drinking caffeine after lunch, 2) try taking a warm bath an hour before bed, 3) drink calcium (milk) or take calcium pills 1/2 hour before bed, and drink Sleepytime tea also 1/2 hour before bed. Sweet dreams.
2006-06-25 15:37:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sully 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dr. gave me samples of different kinds of sleep pills.(sonata,lunesta and ambienCR). I was previously taking ambien I had purch in Mex. I tried them all and still like ambien the best. but of course everybody is different . maybe your dr. will give you samples to try.
2006-06-25 15:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by jeffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no sorry
2006-06-25 15:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by Chocolate Lover♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋