i cant sleep.
i took medicine and i thought that would make me drowsy i ran around trying to get tired but that only made my head hurt. my cold seems to get worse when im lying down...and i cant sleep sitting or standing!!
any tips on how to fall asleep?
(i dont want to take sleep pills?)
2006-09-07 13:28:42 · 10 answers · asked by [blahh] ™ 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
don't run around when you've got a cold. u need plenty of rest and lots of fluids. don't worry if you can't sleep, even resting is good for your body. and you don't have to take sleeping pills, but you can take a non addictive medication like valerium or a tylenol pm. that's what i take when i can't sleep and it's great cause it's non addictive.
your cold gets worse when you're lying down because you're congested and gravity doesnt help. you need to take an expectorant, something to help you expectorate any gunk you may have in your lungs (see your doc for that). try to do some deep breathing and cough a lot. try sleeping with your head propped on a few pillows, that way you're not aaalll the way up, but you're not laying down flat either.
whatever it is, it's just probably a nasty bug that's going around and found itself into you.
2006-09-07 13:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by chapped lips 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If sleeping pills are out, I imagine you don't want to have a few drinks to knock yourself out either.
Try taking a hot shower; if you're lucky it will relax you. If your nose is stuffy, the hot water and steam will help drain it, which should help you lie down.
And at worst, if you don't fall asleep, at least you'll be cleaner and won't feel as icky.
2006-09-07 20:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by o41655 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take medicine it takes a week for the cure, else seven days. If nose still running mash a fresh onion and put 2 drops each nostril. Max. effect 3 days. warm water with lemon every hour replenishes body with vit.c.
2006-09-07 20:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by No Saint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vics vapor rub works good.
Prop your head up with two pillows.
If you can get it; a water machine that sprays a mist in the air by your bed works very well.
Hope you feel better.
2006-09-07 20:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just relax on a recliner and watch some T.V. and you will sleep...I always perfer this way sleeping with sitting up sorta. The flem doesn't build up so much
2006-09-07 20:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by bobsdidi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just drink plenty of fluids and you'll eventually fall asleep.
2006-09-07 20:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got to be stronger than that, usually cold stays for 3-7 days and that's normal, try your best to feel better and dont forget to take your medicines...
2006-09-07 20:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by Jubei 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Count backwards! Almost always works for me.
2006-09-07 20:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by rachely1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chamomile tea with honey - it keeps you hydarted and relaxes. if you have any lavendar oil to put on your hands and inhale - another relaxing agent
2006-09-07 20:36:26 · answer #9 · answered by mlcheneyaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caffine free tea
2006-09-07 21:34:50 · answer #10 · answered by mobs8970 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋