I am pregnant and I am having bouts of insomnia, does anyone have any suggestions that work?
2006-07-18 00:10:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I have fibromyalgia. One of the symptoms you get with it is insomnia. There are three things that help.... Valerian root capsule (600mg) 1/2 hour before bed. No coffee after lunch. No naps during the day.
Others will recommend eat light in the evening, read before sleeping, milk, etc. But I haven't found that these make any difference.
2006-07-18 00:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every one of these techniques alone will get you to sleep, but a few of them at least should prove successful.
See a Doctor
Take a Warm Bath
Get a Massage
Listen to Music
Drink Warm Milk
Drink Herb Tea
Eat a Bedtime Snack
Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol and Tobacco
Sleep in a Well-Ventilated Room
Sleep on a Good Firm Bed
Sleep on Your Back
Get Some Physical Exercise During the Day
Keep Regular Bedtime Hours
If You Can't Sleep, Get Up
Don't Sleep In
Get Up Earlier in the Morning
Keep Your Bed a Place for Sleep
Avoid Naps
Avoid Illuminated Bedroom Clocks
Of course there's the standard technique that everyone knows (although it never worked for us)
Counting Sheep
And some techniques you probably haven't seen before
Sleep With Your Head Facing North
Don't Watch TV or Read Before Going to Bed
Toe Wiggling
Stomach Rub
Progressive Relaxation
Deep Breathing
Visualize Something Peaceful
Visualize Something Boring
Imagine It's Time to Get Up
Quiet Ears
Some New Suggestions from Readers
Good luck! Have a pleasant sleep!
If you're still awake, why not think about travel..?
2006-07-18 07:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Sharik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-19 00:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Ben J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm Milk and Yoga; breath in, gently, breath out, clear your mind of thought, allow yourself to sleep. There are several good books on yoga & childbirth, you ought to check them out. You will also find tips on dealing with back ache and other issues that arise when carrying new life. Peace. PS - - - a bit of cinnamon in the milk, or all spice - - also an Old English Cure, warm pumpkin pie with a sprinkle of cinammon.
2006-07-18 07:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen soothing light instrumental music. Get fresh air. Take deep breath. Read a book on subject of your interest. Drink something warm /hot you like. Avoid sleeping in the afternoon. Do anything of your interest except thinking about sleep.
2006-07-18 07:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by KANGO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there are a lot of great articles and information on how stress levels can affect sleep and how to fix the problem.
Good luck.
2006-07-19 00:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat atleast 2 hrs b4 sleeping, wash your feet and hands b4 going to bed and take a not so intresting book & try to read you'll have a good sleep.
Goodnight..
2006-07-18 07:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by Aum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of sex make yourself tired. lol sorry I couldn't help myself.
You should avoid any sleep aids, and natural sleep aids unless you consult a Dr. good luck
2006-07-18 08:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by venus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is natures way of preparing you for things to come so get used to it.you will never sleep a full night again
2006-07-18 07:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my EX-wife was pregnant...........A back massage and warm milk.
2006-07-18 07:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by Jack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋