Insomnia... help!?

Question

I've hade insomnia for about a year now, and no matter how long i sleep i'm always SO tired. Is there any methods for feeling more refreshed, is there any medicine? I keep sleeping in class, so i miss some of the important things that we are learning. Please help, and thanks in advance. :)

Answer 1

I, too, have this problem from time to time. Sometimes on and off for a year. I have found that it is important to UNWIND before trying to go to sleep. Start about an hour or more BEFORE you turn in for the night...Make a cup of your favorite hot tea (I like Sleepytime Chamomille!). Read a book or your favorite magazine--no work or school stuff to strain your brain! Play some easy listening music (I like Lover's Rock Reggae). Breathe deep and slow. Don't even worry or think about tomorrow (for it is not promised). Relax. Do anything relaxing and quiet without thought to the stresses of everyday life. Excercise. Stretch. Oh, yeah! Don't eat after 7:00 pm or 7:30pm for sure. Your metabolism is very slow while you sleep and the food in your stomach makes feel uncomfortable all through the night. Well, I hope this works for you. Try not to take any medication if you can help it. Sleeping medication over a long period of time is habit forming.Peace and hopefully, Goodnight!

Answer 2

Falling asleep when you don't intend to do so (like in class) can be a sign of more serious disease so you should see your doctor. You can improve your sleeping without drugs if you can reset your body's natural rhythm. Step 1 -- Always wake up at the same time, 7 days a week. This is hard, but crucial for body to stay in synch with itself. After a few days you'll find step 2 comes naturally. Step 2 -- Always go to be at the same time each night. Step 3 -- Avoid stimulating activities before bed. This includes, but is not limited to, exercise, eating, smoking, TV and computer. Step 4 -- Don't fight it. If you don't fall asleep within 15-30 minutes then get up. Do something not stimulating like reading, light chores. Avoid bright lights and loud noises. Step 5 -- Keep the bedroom only for sex and sleeping. This will prevent your mind/body from distracting itself with other things. These are not easy changes to make in today's culture which is why more and more people are suffering from insomnia.

Answer 3

Well in my case I was diagnosed a severe manic depressant which contributed to insomnia and addiction. I finally asked for help and was prescribed Zoloft and Trazadone. The longest I ever stayed up without drugs or alcohol was 12 days straight. If your anything like me take prescribed drugs but I am a pretty severe case.

Answer 4

Take a Melatonin tablet 30 minutes before bed time.
they are safe and work. But don't think about taking more than one or two at the most. Increasing dose can be harmful. Melatonin has been used for people who suffer jet lag. I use SOLARAY brand because it has valerimint.
This not an endorsement or do I have stock in the company, I just found it helps me and is inexpensive.

Answer 5

I think you should seek medical help. A doctor might be able to eliminate some of the things others might think you have. I know people that have sleep apnia (spelling?) that feel the same way after waking in the mornings as you do. They have some kind of breathing machine they use during sleep that helps them get a better nights rest.
Good luck.

Answer 6

Tylenol PM works wonders

Answer 7

you need to see your gp as you may have an iron deficency that will explain the tiredness, someone as young as you should not be feeling like this,, a uti (urinary track infection) can also cause these symptons,
go see your doc as there is lots of possible causes and they are easy to sort out normally


good luck
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Answer 8

Tylenol night time
you will sleep like a baby

Answer 9

sure i took this thing from a drug store theyre called relaxers they help your body relax when you go to sleep

Answer 10

exercise or drinking a malt drink at bedtime