So I got home from work around 6, i'll do a few things on the computer (this being one of them), watch a little TV, eat dinner, then... its off to bed?
It always seems like I go to bed early (10ish), wake up around 7, and feel exhausted. Its like I never get enough sleep. It's really frustrating especially when I'm off at college, because I'll wake up after 10 hours of sleep and feel so tired and weak that i'll have to skip out of classes.
Any suggestions?
2006-07-13 12:10:34 · 5 answers · asked by dartfrogs404 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I should add.... my doctor tried putting me on seroquel to try to make my mind stop thinking a little, but it made everything worse; on the lowest dose i couldn't move in the morning. Benadryl and Dramamine work the same way.
2006-07-13 12:12:09 · update #1
Usually I watch tv for about an hour until i finally get tired and turn it off... then i fall right asleep. I dont usually wake up throughout the night; when i'm out, i'm out.
I drink 8 glasses of water a day, use caffiene in the mornings only, and i eat around 8ish.
As for exercise... I could get a little more i suppose. I work as a computer programmer, so my mind is definitely tired, but my body doesn't always get much work.
Thanks for the help!
2006-07-13 12:58:29 · update #2
You don't mention if you're falling asleep right away, or how long it takes before you doze off. You also don't mention if you're waking during the night and whether you're able to fall right back to sleep.
Basic health and wellness is usually the first step: 1) Get plenty of fluids -- you'd be surprised how many ways dehydration can mess you up. 2) Eat right, and try not to eat in the last few hours before sleeping. 3) Exercise- your mind may be tired, but physical activity helps your body develop the active/resting cycle, too. 5) Avoid caffeine -- especially in the last 5-6 hours of your day. Not only is it a stimulant that can disrupt you body's cycles, it is also a diuretic, and adds to dehydration (see #1).
Start a bedtime routine, like taking a shower, meditating, etc. Keep the room very dark when sleeping and make sure you get some exposure to sunlight during the day -- this helps enhance those sleep/waking cycles too.
*Just saw your added details*
Are you tossing and turning a lot? Do you know if you snore? It's possible that you are not able to reach the deeper levels of sleep for long enough periods if you're disrupted by breathing problems or some physical discomfort. (Of course those sleep number sales people will tell you they have the solution to all your problems! LOL )
You might also want to try some sleep/relaxation music or one of those noise machines to help block out extraneous noises.
I you have medical insurance, you might consider having a sleep study done. Then you'll have some real answers...
2006-07-13 12:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
maybe you should add excercise into your day. I have the same problem and the only time I really sleep well is when I am excercising regularly.
2006-07-13 19:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain; hope you get some answers, cuz I need them too. Good luck.
2006-07-13 19:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes people have trouble sleeping right after they eat.*i know i do* try eating earlier.
good luck
2006-07-13 19:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by VeganCat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink a lot of beer
2006-07-13 19:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋