I cant sleep. i know it is stress related.?

Question

I have had 2 deaths in my close family and one divorce to deal with in the last four months and i have tried everything i know of. I have taken tylenol pm and sometime it works and sometime it doesnt even faze me. i also take a pill for bad headaches that is supposed to make me sleep too. It doesnt faze me either. i get an average of 4 hours sleep a night. I am going to school know and i need the sleep. Maybe it is a little bit of depression too. I dont really know what to do.

Answer 1

More than likely. My dad just had a stroke last month and we came very close to losing him. During the time he was in the hospital and even when he went in for surgery, I had a hard time sleeping.

You have a lot on your plate right now. You are worried about losing other people that you love and care for. You are also missing the ones who have left this world.

My suggestion is to talk to a close friend(s) and let all your stress out. The day my dad went to hospital, I talked to about 6 of my closest friends. They will be there for you to listen. You can even try to find a counseling group in your area. Call a volunteer or community service center that provides counseling. You can find them in the phone book or on-line.

As for the pills, I would lay off of them for a while. You are taking them on daily basis that you are becoming immune to the affects that they are supposed to provide.

Even though you do not know me email me anytime; [e-mail], I have been through a lot of pain in my life, and I know how to listen.

Answer 2

Traumatic experiences can trigger a minor depression. If you aren't interested in taking a SSRI (anti-depressants like lexapro) then the best thing to do is get into a routine. For example, wake up the same time every day. Exercise for 30 minutes. Eat breakfast. Study/Work. Eat lunch. Go for a walk. ETC. Stay very regimented for the time being. Make sure you eat balanced meals and get adequate sleep (6-8 hours). You say you cannot sleep so at least try to stay in bed for those hours. I would try to stay away from stimulants/depressants for the next week while you try a STRICT schedule, try to stay away from alcohol, caffiene excessive cane sugar. If you are in the routine for a week or two and still cannot sleep and feel like you are going crazy I would definately go to the doctor. They will probably put you on something like lexapro for 3-12 months, get you on ambien or lunesta to get your body back in check then suggest counseling, which can be a wonderful thing. A lot of times they can even set up a meeting with a shrink for you, they work wonders!!

Answer 3

Aw, it's okay. I understand what you are going through because I had this problem once, not being able to sleep. I think you should stop taking those sleeping pills because they aren't exactly good for you. Try doing therapy (anything to calm your body, like aroma therapy) or talk to a psychologist. But if you feel like you can't sleep then don't. The more you force yourself, the more worse it gets. Try reading a book or listening to music or even go online and answer questions on Yahoo. Don't worry, it will go away after a while and you will be back to your normal sleeping habits. About your depression, talk to a friend or family member and let it all out, it really helps! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

Workout even if just a long brisk walk a couple of hours before bedtime. If you work out too close to bedtime it will keep you awake. Take your Tylenol PM (you're taking 2 - right?) Drink a large glass of milk just before bed. If you can't stand milk, drink "sleepy time" tea. Just look in the grocery store - Celestial Seasonings. But, don't drink a tea with any type of drugs in it while taking the Tylenol PM. Make sure it's herbal.

Answer 5

Most of the time depression causes you to sleep all the time, BUT stress can keep you awake,my daughter inlaw take unisome, she says it has twice as much stuff in it then tylenol Pm, and its non addictive. ME, I take nerve pills, Tylenol don`t work for me either. She has very bad depression too, ater have her last baby, and she has had it for over a year now. so she knows what helped her.

Answer 6

See a counselor. It is obviously some type of mixture of stress and depression. You should also talk to your doctor to see why the sleeping pills are not fazing you, and see if he has a prescription for you. Try to stay positive, you'll be better soon.

And remember: don't operate heavy machinery. :)

Answer 7

why are you dealing with deaths, how close to you were these deaths? i just lost a good friend but i couldnt stop her death and it wasnt any good for me to let it affect my day to day life other than going to her funeral, divorce? yours? if not, well its not your job to worry about it, it is the problem of the people who divorced, even if its your parents, you cant live their lives and they cant live yours, yes its depression i suppose, but you can get over it simply by keeping on keeping on, nothing else you can do anyway, unless you get drugged up on pills till you cant function at all.

Answer 8

It definitely sounds like depression. I would talk to your physician and ask for Ambien. It will help you get to sleep and STAY asleep! Make sure you are exercising and eating right - i know easier said than done - but it does work. Good Luck!

Answer 9

You are in an adjustment period, just allow yourself to let it all out, grieve, cry. Don't suppress your feelings, and pray. Praying does a lot of wonders. Take care of your health also. See a doctor, and meet with friends. Do some leisure activities. Go out there and be strong!

Answer 10

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