2006-08-22 15:59:13 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Tylenol pm
2006-08-22 16:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different things work for different people. I had to go to the doctor and get medication. It was great, I took it for about 2 or 3 weeks, and then I slowly quit taking it and am still sleeping well. The medication I got was safe enough to continue to take for a few months if I had to. Some people are against medication, but I have suffered from insomnia since I was a child. The first few days on the medication, I woke up feeling as if I was in heaven. An entire nights' sleep, no tossing and turning, no waking up every few minutes. It was great.
Good luck to you. I hope something works for you. If not, try a visit to a doctor.
2006-08-30 07:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yoga, meditation, free writing (journaling). You've got to find an outlet for whatever is keeping you awake. Yoga and meditation work great for relaxing the body and mind, I've been sleeping like a rock since I started going through a nightly routine of poses followed by meditation. When I skip the routine and go straight to bed because I think I'm too tired, I wake up feeling tired.
The journaling is my suggestion for you to either let out the mental stress that you've got, or even if you think that you don't have anything to write, write that. It's an exercise of persistence that works surprisingly well. As long as you keep the pen to paper and don't stop writing no matter what comes out, eventually something will develop. It might not make any sense but at least you will have let it out of your head.
2006-08-29 07:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by Sager 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to bed at the same time every night. If you still can't sleep after half an hour, get up and do something for a while, then try again.
use your bed only for sleeping, not reading or watching TV.
Drink less alcohol.
Start a vigorous exercise routine. (exercise anytime except immediately before bed).
Do all these things, and you have a good chance of getting rid of your insomnia.
2006-08-22 16:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by frank d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)drink tea a half hour before bed
2)take a long, hot shower
3)use your comfiest, favorite bed sheets and pillowcase
4)read a great book
5)drink some warm milk
6)listen to classical music
7) wear silk pajamas
8) count sheep
9) count stars
10relax every part of you body one at a time, starting from your toes, until you are completely relaxed
11) concentrate on a quiet relaxing noise and do not think( i listen to the tick tock of the clock)
12)go to bed at a regular time, but wake up hours earlier
13) ask your doctor for help
14)take sleeping pills
15) give it time
I do not know how old you are, but I am a teen, and these things worked for me. If you are young, it is just a temporary thing, and it happens to everyone. DON';T STRESS1 you'll be better in no time! I hope I helped! GOOD LUCK!!!
BLONDIE :]
2006-08-30 16:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a cure but is supposed to help- I have insomnia as you can tell by what time it is lol, but my sleep doc told me NO SMOKING or DRINKING CAFFEINE after 4 or 5 pm- I couldn't give up the smoking so here I am. I use XANAX now and it seems to work the best for me
2006-08-27 19:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by Amy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to limit your caffeine intake during the day, and try to stay on a regular sleep schedule. Sure, pills can help, but all you're really doing is sleeping off the affects from the medication. Try to limit excessive stimulation before you go to bed...watching TV and even reading can keep you up because of hightened brain activity. Warm tea and a bath may relax you as well. Good luck, and happy sleeping!
2006-08-30 14:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some natural cures that have very few side effects include melatonin(great for reseting your sleep schedule) and valerian root is also a great herb to help you relax. Aromatherapy is also a good alternative if you don't want to swallow anything. Try warm bath and use some lavender oil or lavender bath salts to help you fall asleep.
2006-08-30 15:55:23 · answer #8 · answered by livefree0003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE of the above things are as effective as natural root called VALERIAN. Write it down, get some, take it with a lot of water an hour before bed. No side effects, no bs.
In concentrated form, this is what they call "valium" - very calming, very restful. I use it all the time.
2006-08-30 15:06:23 · answer #9 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading, warm/hot bath, no caffeine, light snack, maybe some slow music or something. Or watch something boring on TV. Also praying helps me go to sleep. Hope some of these help. Good luck :) (I also watch TV; but I'm currently 8 1/2 mos preg)
2006-08-30 13:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by Sherry N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some good Insomnia Answers
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060819234519AA3pSNu
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060716001743AAIH72N
2006-08-22 16:36:32 · answer #11 · answered by juyt h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋