i have problems getting to sleep any suggestions?

Question

the problem with me is not so much in sleeping but it has to do with falling asleep ....once i fall asleep i am fine ...but I do not fall asleep easily and sometimes i go 2-3 days not sleeping properly.....

Answer 1

Hello..find a homeopathic remedies..They really work well and don't harm your body!

Answer 2

Well, this is a problem that can have many causes. Sometimes it bi-polar illness, people go two or three days without sleeping then crash. Which can be helped with medication. It might just be nerves , your mind whirling around with all kinds of things from the day. First something with natural tryptophane in it like hot milk be fore bed, it has that chemical as well as turkey has hugh amounts of this chemical as well and this really helps you sleep. Don't leave the tv or radio on while trying to sleep. Don't do any heavy exercise before sleeping, do it a few hours earlier to set the stage for sleep. Make sure you have a comfortable temperature in the room. And don't have alot of busy colors, try soft restful colors in your room.Pastels are good. You might try moving your bed, in some positions in Feng shui they say you are draining your energy. Also if it is noisey where you are some people have a sleep machine that has soft restful sounds until they fall asleep.

Answer 3

As someone mentioned, Melatonin and Valerian Root are available almost everywhere, and are natural and inexpensive. A warm bath an hour before bed (preferably using lavender soaps, shampoos, candles, etc), and drinking some Chamomile tea also help. There is also Sleepytime Extra Tea with Valerian sold at most stores.

There definitely is something to lavender - if you go to the baby department in a supermarket or Walmart you will see that their are even lavender body washes, lotions, etc for babies who have trouble sleeping.

Tylenol PM sometimes works - but remember that anything containing Tylenol (acetaminophen) must be used sparingly - as it can harm the liver.

If your problem persists, I would ask the doctor for a prescription med - but he or she will probably only prescribe enough for short-term use (so you don't become addicted).

Hope you sleep really well tonight!!!

Answer 4

I have the same problem about 2 or 3 nights a week and wake in the night to but thats usually not a problem. The problem is actually falling a sleep. I've been taking Melatonin every other night which only costs about $8 a bottle and Tylenol PM has been helping to but Tylenol is not a natural substance your body
produces like Melatonin is so I would only recommend short term use.
Do something to make your brain tired and destessed like reading for an hour, listening to talk radio or for me playing a little guitar while listening to talk radio.

Answer 5

I suffer from some serious insomnia, too. I try laying in bed watching a movie, or reading a book until I am tired. Problem is, I usually stay up late trying to go to sleep. When all else fails, I have xanax. My insomnia is caused by anxiety (family, financial, relationship). I only take it as a last resort and only every once in a while. Tylenol PM is good, however. It is non-habitforming and you should be able to get a good nights rest.

If your problem continues, you may want to visit your physician.
Take care!

Answer 6

(1) No caffeine during the day. This actually applies to all "drugs". Don't use alchohol because it only works short term and makes the problem worse in the long run. If you're taking any prescriptions or over-the-counter medication, ask your doctor if any of them might be keeping you awake and if changing the time you take them or alternative meds might help.

(2) Go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning (even weekends). This will take a while to work, but it trains your body to go to sleep on a schedule. This is probably one of the most important things on this list (besides prayer).

(3) Don't ever do work in bed (like reading books, doing your budget, using a laptop).

(4) If anxiety is keeping you up (your mind is racing), try prayer.

(5) If you just have an active mind (not really worrying, but always thinking), stop doing activities that require a lot of mental energy at least 1-2 hours before bed.

(6) In general, some activities do make it hard to go to sleep. For instance, driving a car right before bedtime, watching television, etc. This is different for different people, by do try cut out some of these activities 1-2 hours before bedtime for a couple of weeks to see if this makes a difference. An hour of silence before bed might help.

(7) Don't eat at least a few hours before bed. Going to bed after eating too much hinders your ability to fall asleep.

(8) On the subject of food, eat a well balanced diet. Excercise may help, but not immediately before bed.

(9) Quiet music may or may not help - it depends on the effect of music on the individual.

(10) Make sure that you do not deliberately get too little sleep. This can vary by individual, but most people do need at least 8 hours and most people underestimate the amount they need. It is ironic, but making yourself too tired actually makes it harder to sleep.

Answer 7

You are experiencing insomnia. Better have a fixed time for sleeping every night. If you want to sleep at 10 pm,then always be in bed by 10 pm. Remove all distractions from your bedroom so it will be peace and quiet around. Some people use scented candles (lavender) or incense to induce them to sleep. Lastly, try not to think of work or anything that causes stress. Good night.

Answer 8

I have a problem falling asleep, but I have a bigger problem waking up. When I can't fall asleep, I try to convice myself that I have to get up soon. Out like a light. Then again, I have a very strange mind and I can easily control it.

Answer 9

I have this problem sometimes too, what I've found is that lavender essential oil really relaxes me. (I get mine at the health food store.) If I think I'm going to have a hard time getting to sleep on a certain night, I'll put a few drops onto my pillow when I go to bed. Sometimes I'll also listen to relaxing music on my ipod at low volume until I fall asleep. Also if I work out early in the day I don't seem to have trouble falling asleep at night.

Answer 10

I am in exactly the same boat as you. i have tried everything that the others have told you. The only thing that i have found that works, (apart from pills which make me feel s*** the following day) is some cannabis? I find that if i smoke a 'spliff' as i am trying to fall asleep i manage to get off, have a good nights sleep and in the morning, don't have a pill hangover.

i am not condoning the use of Cannabis, but for me personally as a medicinal thing it's fine)

Answer 11

You probably have a melatonin imbalance. Melatonin is the hormone your body produces to regulate your circadian clock (awake-sleep patterns).

You can go to a vitamin store and buy it over the counter. It's perfectly safe. Taking it should work a treat with your sleep patterns!

Also, try taking a warm bath before going to bed. Warm milk is said to work, too.

I tend to fall asleep in front of the TV, but I set the timer to shut it off, because when I wake up in the middle of the night, I tend to watch it and then I don't sleep.