I have trouble sleeping at night what can help me get a good nights sleep?

Question

I sometimes go to bed early at 10pm and get up for work at 6am and even though i have slept all night i still feel tired.

I must be sleeping sort of ok but not sure why i still feel tired in mornings!

What can i do to get a good nights sleep and wake up refreshed?

Answer 1

Ambien - but you MUST get 6+ hours of sleep

Answer 2

Are you depressed? Depression can make you feel tired even if you had a full night's sleep. I guess it takes a lot out of a person and no regular amount of sleep seems like enough. You might be depressed if you have stopped being interested in friend and social events, you are eating more or less than usual, or you wonder what is the point of waking up in the morning.

Answer 3

Lavender under your pillow. Have you tried sleeping less when you're off to check that you're not getting too much sleep at other times? Are you worrying about anything or having recurring dreams? If so attend to the problem at hand. Maybe exercise, but stop in the few hours before you go to bed. I think it is reasonable for you to tell your doctor that although you sleep ten hours each night you are still tired, your doctor can rule out physical problems.

Answer 4

If you are having trouble sleeping at night, try not to nap during the day because you will throw off your body clock and make it even more difficult to sleep at night. If you are feeling especially tired, and feel as if you absolutely must nap, be sure to sleep for less than 30 minutes, early in the day.
Limit caffeine and alcohol. Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime. Although alcohol may initially act as a sedative, it can interrupt normal sleep patterns.
Don't smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs disrupt sleep.
Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening. This will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock. Likewise, try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest.
Exercise early in the day. Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercise stimulates the body activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult.
Check your iron level. Iron deficient men and women tend to have more problems sleeping so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep.
Tips for a better sleep environment
Make sure your bed is large enough and comfortable. If you are disturbed by a restless bedmate, switch to a queen- or king-size bed. Test different types of mattresses. Try therapeutic shaped foam pillows that cradle your neck or extra pillows that help you sleep on your side. Get comfortable cotton sheets.
Make your bedroom primarily a place for sleeping. It is not a good idea to use your bed for paying bills, doing work, etc. Help your body recognize that this is a place for rest or intimacy.
Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable. Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent. And try to keep it quiet. You could use a fan or a "white noise" machine to help block outside noises.
Hide your clock. A big, illuminated digital clock may cause you to focus on the time and make you feel stressed and anxious. Place your clock so you can't see the time when you are in bed.

Answer 5

Do you snore heavily,its sounds very like the symptoms associated with a condition called sleep apnoea where you never get into a deep state of sleep,so even if you have 12 hours in bed you wake up feeling tired.
This can be dangerous if you are driving or operating machinery because your level of concentration is greatly impaired if you are suffering from this condition.
There are several cures available so go see your doctor and get it checked out.

Answer 6

I do this all the time. I am being treated for depression and my doctor gave me ambien to help me sleep. Try it, but be careful with it..It is very addictive. If you don't want to go that route, there is a pill that you can get at the drug store that is called Simply Sleep. I have taken them when I can't sleep for years. They are great. I always wake up feeling rested and refreshed. It also helps if you add a physical routine to your daily tasks. I have also started taking magnesium. It is supposed to help relax you (if you have restless leg it helps for that too). I hope that something Ihave said helps.

Answer 7

Exercise ( but be sure it is at least 2 hours before you go to bed) and Mediatation are always good. Depending on what is keeping you up, you might try ear plugs and an eye mask to block out sound and light, make sure your room is cool but not too cold, you might even try a glass of wine, it helps with circulation and relaxation, just be sure not have more than one because too much alcohol may help you sleep but can prevent you from getting quality rest.

Answer 8

A common cause of this problem is sleep apnea. Do you sleep alone - if not, does your partner say you snore or stop breathing in your sleep? Often, people who have sleep apnea are overweight with shorter necks. This can eventually lead to health problems, including heart failure, so if you think you might have sleep apnea, you should see a doctor and have a sleep study. The fix is a machine you wear at night called a CPAP.

Answer 9

Is your job stressing you out? If i have to be up the next day and i am dreading it for whatever reason, i cant sleep, especially if i have to be up early, you just keep thinking whether or not you are going to miss ya alarm. Go to the doctors you may be suffering with something, like diabetes, if you feel lathargic in the morning, and just cant be bothered to do anything. I have a friend who does alternative medicine and she can help you but i would have to check with her first b4 i give you her email address, she used to be a nurse and is soooo good. She has helped me so much its unreal!

Answer 10

Is your bed to hard or to soft? Is your pillow keeping your head up to a comfortable level.

Dr. Got in the local paper says to use Benadril for the occasional sleep aid. It will not hurt you.

There also the possible you have sleep edema I believe that is how it is spelled. It is where you stop breathing during sleep. Snoring I believe is one symptom of sleep edema. You might if you have the money go to the doctor and ask for assist with your sleeping problem. If it is sleep edema they can help. If you have the money to pay for treatment.

Answer 11

Try to set a regular time to sleep. That will make your body ready to rest when you need to.

Is your pillow giving proper support to your head and neck? If not, it will be difficult to rest indeed. The same if your mattress is trying to break down.

Don't exercise right before you go to bed: Your body will still be revved up and so won't rest. Instead, try reading a book for about half an hour or so before you sleep.

And yes, if you have sleep apnea, you won't rest as soundly as you think you are.

Good luck!