Does any one know anything about sleeping disorders???

Question

I cant seem to sleep. I have done everything and yet i cant sleep what the hell is wrong with me?

Answer 1

I know a lot about sleep disorders because I have had insomnia for 20 years, and I have done a great deal of research.

There are various types of insomnia, and some sleeping problems are not caused by insomnia at all, but by other things, such as sleep apnea.

Insomnia does happen on its own, but it is frequently a symptom of an underlying problem. If you are having trouble sleeping, you need to talk to a medical professional about it. They can ask you more pointed questions and find out exactly what is going on with you, and they can either help you get relief, or refer you to someone who can.

I would tell you a bit more about it, but honestly, there is so much information that goes into even looking at sleep problems, that it would be pretty much useless for me to do it.

What I do recommend you do, however, is start keeping a sleep journal immediately. That way you will have concrete facts to discuss with your doctor.

Get yourself a notebook, and note the following for each day:

--How much caffeine you consume (in ounces, and whether it's coffee, tea, or soda), and the time you consume it
--Any alcohol you consume, what type it is (beer, wine, liquor), and the time you consume it
--Any smoking
--Any use of drugs, legal or illegal, the times used, dosages, and what types
--Any exercise, the type, duration, and time
--What time you get into bed
--How long, on average, it takes you to fall asleep, even if it's just sort of drifting off and not good sleep
--How many times you wake up during the night, the reason, and the times when you wake up (like 2:15 a.m. to pee, 4:00 a.m. just woke up for no good reason)
--What time your alarm goes off in the morning, or when you first wake up on your own
--When you actually get out of bed
--If you were having bad dreams or stressful dreams or nightmares when you woke up
--Aches or pains while in bed?

I know it seems like a lot of junk to write down, but try to keep the journal for at least 7 days, and try to be as accurate as possible, because it's all good information for your doctor.

I will also share some Insomnia 101 tips with you. (This stuff is usually called "sleep hygiene", which I think is the strangest name in the world.)

--Don't eat heavy meals after about 7 p.m.
--Don't drink caffeine of any sort after about 6 p.m.
--Beds are for sleeping and sex only--no watching TV or reading or doing crossword puzzles or talking on the phone
--Get into a bedtime ritual where you do certain things to wind down and prepare for bed, and make it a set ritual that starts at the same time each night, and ends with you getting into bed at the same time every night
--Set your alarm for the same time every day, and don't sleep in on weekends
--Don't exercise a lot in the evening--a gentle walk around the block after dinner is fine, but serious workouts should be done earlier in the day
--If you go to bed and you don't feel sleepy in 20-30 minutes, get out of bed and go do something quiet, like reading, in another room of the house--avoid TV shows which are interesting, as you may force yourself to stay awake to see the ending. Staying in bed when you cannot sleep makes you frustrated, and just makes it harder and less likely that you will go to sleep.

There are also a couple of things that they recommend for people with sleep problems:

--Drink hot milk, cocoa, or herbal tea in the evening before bed
--Take a hot bath or shower to help you relax before bedtime
--If stress about what you need to do tomorrow is an issue, keep a note pad by the bed, and take a few minutes before sleep to make out your to-do list for the next day
--Do very gentle stretching or yoga exercises before bed
--Meditate before going to bed

Keep the journal, and try the sleep hygiene stuff and the other stuff and see if it helps--having the sleep journal will help you see concretely if there is progress or not. If it doesn't help, talk to your doctor, and take the journal with you. Note the stuff you have tried in the journal, and whether it worked or not.

Also, be careful, because there are a couple of prescription sleep aids out there that get thrown at people who have trouble sleeping, but which don't really help the problem. If your actual problem is something like anxiety issues or sleep apnea, all the Ambien in the world is not going to fix it--it's good for a quick fix to tide you over until you can address the real problem, but it's not a long-term solution.

Good luck, and feel free to contact me through this site if you have any questions. I will do my best to help you in any way I can.

Answer 2

Do you have restless leg syndrome? Do your legs feel kind of creepy crawly or like you need to jump up and scream at night? If so then you need a prescription for Flurazepam or some other drug like that. You may also have Sleep Aepnea, which causes you to stop breathing while asleep and wakes you up, or another sleep disorder. Doctors can help.

Answer 3

Not being able to sleep is sometimes a common sign of depression. Do you have any other signs such as lack of interest
in activities? Change in routines? Weight loss? Suicidal thoughts?
Any sudden changes in routines or schedules?
Lack of energy?
To much time on the computer?
Any change in any eating habits?
Easily bored?
Mood swings?
If you answered at least five or more of these with a yes.
Seek a doctor for advice and maybe help with your insomnia.

Answer 4

everyone goes through a bout of insomnia, with a little luck it wont last for days on end. Some things that may help is don't excerice to close to bed time, stop caffeine intake late afternoon, never go to bed on a full stomach. Keep your bedroom for sleeping and sex only...dont watch tv or read. Try to go to bed and after 20 minutes you are not asleep get up and go to another room read, or watch tv...this will relax you and try again. Good Luck

Answer 5

" Chamomile Tea,
With Orange Blossom Honey,
And Some Crushed Hop Leaves. "

Answer 6

Your mind is restless. Find a way to quiet the waves in your mind and you will sleep. Perhaps a breathing technique or a "winding down" excercise may help...

Answer 7

I don't no much about SLEEPING disorders, but I have a bunch of other disorders to wory about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2jtRWFOd04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A55CzcYl7qQ

Answer 8

just grab some sleeping pills that will knock ya out

Answer 9

I had the same problem, untiI I got a xanax prescription