I was also diagnosed with insomnia. My doctor said that I needed to reset my internal clock.
Here's a technique that my doctor told me:
Go to bed when you feel tired.
Set your alarm for the same time every morning, like say 7:00, even if you fell asleep only an hour earlier.
Stay awake all day, don't drink caffeine 3 hours before you go to sleep, and limit caffeine during the day. It will take a few weeks, and it's feels like you have a hangover for the first few days,but eventually, you will start falling asleep earlier and waking up energized.
This has worked for me, and I'm still following these directions.
Hope it works for you!
2006-08-01 11:24:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Herbally, you can take valarium - (the plant which valium comes from). It's natural and makes you drowsy.....Also, there's Melatonin - which relaxes you. Both of these things are herbal, and have no side affects. Of course, you want to follow directions. By the way, if you get the Valarium, don't buy the liquid or tea - it tastes and smells disgusting - the capsules smell horrible - but they're magical!!
2006-08-01 18:14:40
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answered by longhats 5
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Im the same way. I just cant lie down and go to sleep.Try taking Unisom or talk to your doctor about Lunesta or Ambien. I take Lunesta and it has really helped out. I feel so much better after a good nights rest.
2006-08-01 18:14:45
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answered by brock 7
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Go to bed at 8:40?
Try drinking some milk.
Why go to sleep early? Just sleep when you can.
2006-08-01 18:11:12
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answered by vinible2006 4
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Go to bed at the same time every day and get up at the same time every day.
2006-08-01 18:12:38
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answered by cleanfanatic 2
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read, listen to new age music like Enya or Clannad, but definately read though, the fact that your eyes are moving left to right will knock you out.
2006-08-01 18:12:37
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answered by Rebz 5
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Don't think about sleep or get stressed by it. Just let it happen and you'll zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
2006-08-01 18:12:27
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answered by Anonymous
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DO SPORTS!
2006-08-01 18:12:44
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answered by S 2
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