Im currently having sleeping issues. I cant get comfy in my bed and toss and turn a lot, I know im depriving my poor hubby of sleep to. My back hurts when I wake up and I always wake up every 2 hours or so. I bought a mattress 2 years ago which is one of those bowling ball matttresses but I personally dont think its that great since when my cats jump on the bed you still feel it. Any ideas whats wrong with me?
No idiot remarks either
2006-08-29 08:14:06 · 14 answers · asked by Tabbitatt 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You could simply be over stressed, toop many things going on in your life, sometimes depression can cause Insomnia, as well a all over pain. It's could be the mattress to, Does your Husband have any problems ( some people can sleep on bricks and still manage to have a good night's sleep :) Talk to your Dr.
2006-08-29 08:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by rockwithelmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there. 1. A glass of wine if you are of age. 2. What helped me the most was closing my eyes and thinking of the color black. 3. Try reading a simple novel before bed. Go to bed at the same time. 4. An ear plug in one ear sometimes helped me. I didn't like two because I couldn't hear the alarm. 5. Go to bed and wake at the same time every day. You may just be a night owl like me or need less sleep then you think. I get about 6 hours most nights. I used to get 9 - 10.
2016-03-27 00:21:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For two nights only, try using benadryl before going to bed. It might help restore your normal sleeping patterns. But DO NOT exceed two nights. If that fails, ask your doctor about Ambien, which works like a charm and can be used for about a week or two without a problem. That should be enough time to get your sleeping habits back to normal. But be warned that if you use Ambien you may not remember anything of the last half hour before you go to bed, it can have amnesic effects. If it's a back problem, a chiropractor might be able to help.
2006-08-29 08:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple years ago I was having similar sleeping problems. I would wake up constantly because my back hurt (I also had a couple knee surgeries and had trouble findind comfy positions). I tried everything and I finally found something that worked-a body pillow! It sounds too easy right? That's all it took for me to not have constant back pain. Try it, I'v suggested body pillows to a few other people and now they swear by them. When I first moved in with my boyfriend he would make fun of me for sleeping wrapped around it unitl he tried it, after that he would try to steal it from me in the middle of the night so I had to buy him his own. Try it, hopefully it will make a difference.
2006-08-29 08:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by sarahsmiles1222 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to go to a local Relax the Back store - if you have them in your area. Check out a mattress pad by Tempurpedic by lying on it in the store. It may cost about $100, but if it does what you need then it will be worth it.
I don't know what a "bowling ball" mattress is, but I used to have a waterbed. A Tempurpedic (which is what I have now) is the next best thing.
2006-08-29 08:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably are having anxiety attacks...
maybe you're pregnant, think you're pregnant... stuff going on at work, grades if you're in school.. a lot of things. did you leave the oven on? sink dripping? forgot to call your mother?? did you feed the cat? there are probably a lot of things running through your head.
maybe talk to your dr. about that lunesta stuff... its the sleep thing that doesnt get you addicted that you can take right before bed... i have trouble sleeping, but i also have a 2 year old, so it's probably not a good idea for me to get on a sleeping med...
try reading. i play tetris on my phone until i fall asleep. but try reading in the living room-- something good but tiring.. jane austen or something....
you'll do fine.
2006-08-29 08:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a different mattress, not every mattress is good for everyone. You can also try sleeping with a under your knees if you sleep on your back or between your legs if you sleep on your side.
2006-08-29 08:19:12 · answer #7 · answered by cam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am having the exact same problem. If you find out let me know. I was wide awake last night at 3:00am. So frustrating. I just bought a new mattress also. I am so sleepwalking now!!!
2006-08-29 08:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by addysmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try http://www.bpn.com
They have a very good natural supplement called Dromias.. It works wonders.. You take 2, 1 hour before you want to sleep.. U also will wake up feeling refreshed
2006-08-31 13:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same trouble and so does my mother - I think something is going on!
2006-08-29 08:18:48 · answer #10 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋