Very Depreseed
2006-09-13 21:43:50 · 13 answers · asked by compwi2000 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i once had insomnia and took those herbal sleep aids and was more wired than ever. turns out i was allergic to them.
what i've found works is the following:
don't eat for around four hours before you go to bed
no caffeine for six hours before bed time.
tchaikovsky's four seasons (no idea why. it's really relaxing)
lavendar oil
sleepy time tea by celestial seasonings
if you live in an urban setting and don't have blackout curtains get a sleep mask. earth body soul makes one that is a silk cotton blend and is extra thick. they sell them at steinmart and tj maxx for under ten dollars you'd be surprised how much true darkness can help in the quest for sleep.
no tv thirty minutes before going to bed.
and if you can afford one a white noise machine to mask urban noise.
2006-09-13 21:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by Gabe S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel bad for you, the more you can't sleep, the more irritated one can become. I go through this all the time. Here are a few things to try since sleep aids or benedryl aren't working. Make sure you cut back on chocolates and caffeine. Try to not do any simulating things before bed, such as exercises, cleaning or even working on bills or a checkbook, absolutely nothing that will increase your heart rate or get you thoughts rolling, last but not least, relax. If you finally get to sleep, but can't stay asleep, don't get out of bed... stay there, try to clear your mind and relax. If this still doesn't work, move out to the couch, it works for me! Good luck and I hope you have sweet dreams!
2006-09-14 01:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Yoga
Watch Ramdeobaba Course on Indian TV channels
2006-09-13 22:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by karwankar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep (initial insomnia) or staying asleep (middle insomnia) or by early awakening with an inability to go back to sleep (terminal insomnia). A sleep disorder such as insomnia can lead to daytime drowsiness, reduced concentration, and a lack of feeling refreshed or rested upon awakening.You can start falling asleep while doing something like driving. Insomnia can be caused by ordinary stress and anxiety or secondary by depression. 50% of the population experiences it a one time or another. 10% have chronic insomnia.
check this out- www.insomnia.com
2006-09-13 21:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just shut down the computer, get in bed and lie there even if you don't sleep. No TV, no lights on. You will sleep eventually.
alternatively, get a DVD of Tarkowski's film "Stalker" (The guide-nothing to do with the american sesnse of the word stalker). Great film artistically, honestly, but it will help you sleep in no time.
2006-09-13 21:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what a pain it is to have insomnia - this may sound nutty - but my aunt SWEARS by it - try GOJI juice. its a bit expensive but you just take a shot of it a few hours before bed and it really relaxes you and helps you sleep. check it out on the web or you can go to your nearest health food store. it has many many benefits - good luck!
2006-09-14 01:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by tulips♥77 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I sure can't help you, I wake up every morning about 4 just like clock work, but this morning it was 3. Can you help me?
2006-09-13 21:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking up yoga it really relaxs you and when you get use to it you can do it just before you go to bed.
2006-09-13 21:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by rainbow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay up with the rest of us on Yahoo! Answers.
2006-09-13 21:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try reading before sleep
2006-09-13 21:51:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋