i only get two to three hours of sleep a night. any ideas?

Question

sleeping pills don't work i should be tired but i'm not i work eight to ten hours days what would you do?

i am active through the day i burn about 1000 to 1800 cal.'s and still run every other day.

Answer 1

Same prob, insomnia is no fun....but...monitor your caffeine consumption, especially in the late afternoon/evening - and be honest about it! Read the labels, lots of things contain caffeine that you might not think would. When I have trouble falling asleep, I find that turning out all the lights except for a dim lamp and then going to bed and just reading usually does the trick, the dim light and quiet helps. Also sleep better if I take a warm shower right before bedtime. Sometimes, if my eyes are tired but still can't fall asleep, will turn out the light and flick on the tube, set the sleep timer for 30 min. and find a documentary program; then turn the volume down to where I can just barely hear, close my eyes and concentrate on listening instead. I usually manage to slip off to sleep without any trouble.

Answer 2

If you are female, and menopausal age, this may just be part of it. All the above are good suggestions. What really puts me to sleep is a boring book, non-fiction, just interesting enough to keep you from throwing it away. If you are in menopausal age range, you will need reading glasses to do so.

Try and stay away from the prescription sleeping pills. You might want to try melatonin. I have heard good reports of it.

Another thing that helps is a good amount of physical activity during the day. I get up and ride bicycle a few miles before shower and work.

Another thing that helps me sometimes is to turn off the light, then expand the plot and story of my yet to be written novel. Sometimes it will extend into my dreams.

Above all, don't worry about the number of hours you sleep. If you are getting any sleep that can be measured in hours each night, not likely to be any long term bad effects.

Answer 3

If this is your sleep pattern consistantly; you probably need to have a sleep study done in a sleep clinic. .....the human body NEEDS sleep to rejuvinate itself.

I have not slept at night for 30 years. It was diagnosed as Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome...meaning that a persons' circadium rythmn is "off". Some doctors will tell you that their "Light" treatment will re-set your inner clock....but THAT only works until you turn that light off !

I finally gave up trying to conform MY normal sleep pattern to the rest of the world. I sleep from 6 am to noon, every day. I put a Do Not Disturb sign on my door, turn the phone off & I set ALL my appts as late in the business day as possible. And my "inner self" feels a whole lot better.

Answer 4

If you smoke, try not to smoke 1 hr prior to bedtime. If you drink coffee or drink soda, switch to caffeine free half way through your daily consumption e.g. 4 cups of coffee, 2 reg, 2 caf free etc... Absolutely nothing with caff several hours prior to bedtime.

I know this may sound silly but (in addition to your LONG day @ work) get on the tread mil or walk (start with 20 mins). It will re-leave stress and help you to sleep. Also works your heart and beneficial to your health

Answer 5

Get off the computer and go to bed. Quit sitting up so late

Answer 6

I wish I knew buddy. I Have the same problem, if ya figure anything out. Let me know as well. Good luck.

Answer 7

manage your schedule/stress, clean your room and make it as relaxing as possible, no TVs or radios. no coffe, sodas after 6PM. dont workout too close to bed time, shower with warm water before bed time

Answer 8

get very active during the day.

Answer 9

Put lavender oil on your pillow

Answer 10

are you restless and energetic?

if so, exercise might be a solution... exuagst your muscles and your brain will relize they will need the sleep to repair...