What have you found to work for insomnia?

Question

I am already aware of Valerian root and melatonin, any other suggestions?

Answer 1

firstly, identify on what kind or causes of insomnia it is, for you to be able to cure it effectively. well, it might be transient insomnia or intermittent insomnia & chronic insomina. the difference between the three is that: Transient & intermittent insomnia generally occur in people who are temporarily experiencing one or more of d following: stress, environmental noise, extreme temperatures, change in d surrounding environment, medication side effects, sleep/wake schedule problems such as those due to jet lag while Chronic insomnia is more complex & often results from a combination of factors, including underlying physical or mental disorders. One of d most common causes of chronic insomnia is depression. Other underlying causes include arthritis, kidney disease, heart failure, asthma, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, Parkinson's disease & hyperthyroidism. However, chronic insomnia may also be due to behavioral factors, including d misuse of caffeine, alcohol, or other substances; disrupted sleep/wake cycles as may occur with shift work or other nighttime activity schedules; & chronic stress. also, ff. behaviors help perpetuate insomnia in some people: expecting to have difficulty sleeping & worrying about it,
ingesting excessive amounts of caffeine, drinking alcohol before bedtime, smoking cigarettes before bedtime, excessive napping in d afternoon or evening, irregular or continually disrupted sleep/wake schedules---- These behaviors may prolong existing insomnia, & they can also be responsible for causing d sleeping problem in d first place. Stopping these behaviors may eliminate d insomnia altogether...
**Treatment: transient & intermittent insomnia may not require treatment since episodes last only a few days at a time. for example: if insomnia is due to a temporary change in s sleep/wake schedule, as with jet lag, d person's biological clock will often get back to normal on its own. However, for some people who experience daytime sleepiness & impaired performance as a result of transient insomnia, d use of short-acting sleeping medications may improve sleep & next-day alertness. However, while many doctors prescribe sleeping pills, as with all drugs, there are potential damaging side effects & d risk of addiction. the use of over-the-counter sleep medicines is not usually recommended for d treatment of insomnia...

Answer 2

I feel your pain, I too am battling insomnia albeit milder than usual... however, it can detract seriously from your working life. Concentration span can dimminish, motor co-ordination can potentially be impaired, and it can even evoke irritability and anxiety in others. Try and assess sources of stress. The fact that this insomnia is "newfound" suggests that it has been triggered by a traumatic event in your life. The following may help, but ultimately embracing insomnia is not an option...: Horlicks with hot milk Hot milk and sugar No cerebral activities an hour before bed Comfortable sleeping position DONT TRY AND THINK YOURSELF TO SLEEP Breathing techniques Reducing stress levels Midnight jogs If this fails, then you ought to consult counsel from a specialist either a gp or a counsellor. I hope Ive helped. Bonne chance!

Answer 3

What works best for me is to do some very physically demanding task untill I am totally exhausted, and then sit down and try to read a good book. It doesw not work if I am only a little tired, or if it is not a good book; a boring book only makes me antsy. The same with a boring movie. Above all, take the pressure off yourself. You cannot lie there and think about trying to get to sleep, so don't. Follow strenuous activity with something soothing that you can enjoy quietly. The best drug for insomnia is no drug at all. Sweet dreams!

Answer 4

Listen To Slow Music Or Mood Music Like Enya NAd Enigma And Etc.

Try To Waste Your Energy Buy Running Or Going To Gim And Etc.

Also Change Your Room Maybe That Will Work, Change The Atmosphere In Your Room.

Answer 5

There are alot of things you can use, but the most successful are going to be prescription drugs such as ambien along with "good" sleeping habits. Melatonin only works for some and can harm your circadian rythym if you get too much.

Answer 6

ween. headphones on repeat playing 'sara'.
nothing to do with daiseys,, well, not really.

if gary is earl, joe is dan, sugaree is the 'angel' and chad is chad(sometimes he's been mark) then maybe i'll just call you sara.
who wants to be a flower anyway.

Answer 7

a 12 pack and some tylenol PM

Answer 8

clear your head of all thoughts. Visualize a pretty blue sky with one white cloud floating by and think of yourself on the cloud floating zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Answer 9

L-tryptophan, vitamin B-6, can help.

Answer 10

If I knew I wouldnt be here now