I used to have this problem five years ago... and it looks like it has returned. Point made simple, I can not fall asleep. It is not because I am not tired, belive me... I am extremely tired... but everytime I lay down, my mind starts racing and I have these disturbing thoughts. Something keeps on telling me that if I don't close my window something horrible is going to happe... so I close it... then I get hot... and then I open it again and turn the television on to TCM. Then I have this fear that my eyes are crossed, so I turn my lamp on, put on my glasses and I check to see if my eyes are ok. Before I turn the lamp off, I look up, then down, then right to left. Then I move my eyes clockwise and counter, and then I look up,down, right, left again. After that, I get back in bed, turn off tv and try to go to bed. For the entire night, I repeat this at least five times; & I end up shutting my window because I am scared of someone hurting me. I thought that I was over this! Suggestions?
2006-08-09 00:51:01 · 20 answers · asked by Ohay 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I think that I should add that this has been happening ever since I can remember. But, I used to have an obsession with how I open or close things. I used to open and close, open and close my door or dresser a million times. I eventually made myself stop, but I think that perhaps I turned my old obsessions into something that I can not identify? Help?
2006-08-09 00:59:49 · update #1
Take some Excedrin PM or get a persrciption from your doctor. You need rest.
2006-08-09 00:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound out there but maybe a similar technique will help you.I used to live on a huge property outside city limits and completely bordered by woods.I was afraid to go outside in the dark because it was really creepy.
Then one day I posed the question to myself what am I afraid of.After a few days of doing this I was able to convince myself to go for a walk in the woods at night without a flash light.Not the safest thing to do but guess what.NOTHING bad happened to me.I did it on a few more occasions and still nothing happened.
If you don't want to take drugs to help you sleep try Valerian root caps or Melatonin.Melatonin is the hormone secreted by your pineal gland to help induce sleep.I hope some of this helps because not getting enough sleep feels really lousy.Good luck!Joe.PS sorry to here about your cereal
2006-08-09 01:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by joecseko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have problems getting to sleep as well.
What I found helps is either listening to some music or read a good book before I go to bed.
When in bed try thinking about the music or the book.
The idea is to take your mind off the real world around you.
Also consider breathing techniques to help calm yourself; simply try to breath slowly whenever your mind starts to race.
I would recommend something like Tai Chi to help control your mood.
2006-08-09 01:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by sw21uk2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will not believe but same thing, not actually but somewhat like this happens to me sometimes. when i go to bed i am unable to sleep and i touch my eyses to see if they are in right position or not, and i often end up with just lying on my bed. i don't know how to end up the problem but i tried out somethings:
i washed my face with cold water before going to bed, did oil massage to my face specially around eyes in upward direction, as i wear lenses even eyes become more dry at the end of the day, put few drops of rosewater so you will feel soothing. i can not promise that this will help but try it out. i am trying too. let's see if it works or not? goodluck.
2006-08-09 01:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by cutegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should seek a doctor. 1. If you don't get enough rest/sleep your whole body will feel the effects, as we all know. 2. you seem to be compulsive with your fears, in which a doctor can help or even prescribe something. I'm sure you're not alone with your fears but they are unnecessary. Please seek a doctor and I wish you the best of health
2006-08-09 00:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same for me
my mind is racing with lots of thoughts that have been on my minds for a long time
right now it's 4 o'clock
i got up at 6am yesterday and slept at 1am this morning
i only had 3 hours of sleep
i am tired too but i can't sleep
so i believe answering questions on yahoo will help me
2006-08-09 00:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to meditate and pray to God - think that what God has pre-destined will surely happen so no point brooding about various things and getting panicky. Surrender to God's Will and you will make peace with yourself. This will make you sleep like a baby !!
2006-08-09 00:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by young_friend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use a couple of drop of lavender oil + ylang ylang oil. Just use a couple drop onto a piece of tissue and put the piece of tissue underneath your pillow. It works and you'll sleep like a baby.
2006-08-09 00:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by jay-z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 Tips to Sleep Well
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2006-08-09 01:13:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend using GABA. It is an amino acid that tells your nerves to stop firing. It helps you to relax and eventually fall asleep. 750mg should be adequate to help you sleep.
2006-08-09 01:05:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋