Insomnia :( ...?

Question

For the last 6 months I’ve had a lot of difficulty getting to sleep/staying asleep. I can lay in bed for hours trying to fall asleep, and when I finally do, I’m constantly waking for no reason. There’s even times when I’m up all night and can’t do anything about it (and no, I don’t do drugs). I should probably go to my doctor, but I don’t know if I wanna take medication for it.
Any suggestions?

Answer 1

several factors contribute for insomnia. they are psychological stress, depression and physical illness like hypertension, old age, lack of physical exercise, due to day sleep and heavy intake of coffee and tea. drink warm milk before going to bed. self hypnoses may be useful. avoid taking spicy food in the dinner. late night dinners are to be avoided. even after following these you don;t get sleep, consult a good physician

Answer 2

I know how you feel as I've had insomnia for the last five years. As one of the previous answers already said make sure trying all the 'standard' things such as hot baths, etc. If things don't improve then definitely go and see your doctor. Don't worry too much about taking medication because they will allow you to sleep and the doctors won't want you to be constantly taking them anyway.
Using them sensibly to ensure you get a good nights sleep at least once in a while will help reduce the bad effects of sleep deprivation.

If you do go to the doctors though, don't allow the doctor to 'palm you off' with a crappy excuse. Unfortunately a small minority of doctors will treat you like a number rather than a person. I had doctors giving me anti-depressants insisting that was why I couldn't sleep when I wasn't depressed at all.

When you are lying awake at night is it that you find your brain just won't shut down and will keep a constant stream of random rubbish flowing through your mind. If your mind is too active then meditation and other relaxation techniques may help. You should be able to find some good books on the subject at your local library or there may be a meditation club/group nearby (check on the net).

Anyway, hope this helps and good luck

Answer 3

You could try dealing with the source of insomnia: a lack of peace and lightheartedness. I had horrible insomnia and I found the best sleepers, kids, and began to pattern my thinking toward what they like. Once I did that my insomnia went away for good and now I sleep like a kid, though not as long as a kid. But you do need to focus on what kids like, which is to joke around and have a good time and enjoy things like dogs. And find opportunities to be with kids or teenagers--that alone really helped me to sleep better as I value them and what they like. Adults tend to be way too boring and serious and you just kind sleep well like this unless you try bandaids like drugs or herbs or dropping caffeine, etc, etc, etc. But changing those things don't deal with the source of the problem. And keep in mind that becoming childlike to sleep better takes time, just like losing weight takes months. But you do begin to notice improvements early on. For me, I started taking naps and feeling much better and I used to never take naps. Then I would find myself falling asleep on a couch or while watching TV; I never used to do that. These were clues insomnia was leaving me. The great thing was I quit taking any sleep drugs and slept way better.

Answer 4

If you have tried all the traditional things, warm milk, reading a book, warm baths, etc. and had no success, talk with your doctor. It could be hormonal or emotional. I didn't want to take meds either (and don't every night) but everyone needs a good night's sleep in order to function during the day. Good luck!!

Answer 5

I have the same problem. What I did was, don't drink any coffee or tea after 6 pm, don't eat too full for dinner. Try drink some warm milk. For me, I'm allergy to cow milk so I drink grapefruits juice before I sleep. It really help. Also try, this... turn to different direction like N, S, E or West and try to sleep. I have tried it works for me. Hope it help. Sweet dream.

Answer 6

I had this problem in the past and found out that I had food allergies. Food that you are allergic to will keep you up all night. You might want to notice what you are eating, several hours before bedtime and eliminate those foods. Good luck to you.

Answer 7

I think you should go to your doctor. Maybe he'll tell you other option's besides meds. But meds would be better than the side affects of never sleeping. It will tear your body apart. I at least ask your doctor about it.

Answer 8

Mostly due to the psychological problem. Maybe you can play harsh sport before sleeping time.

You can take medication for every moment, so no need to hurry for medication.

Answer 9

Maybe you have something on your mind that is worrying you?

Have you tried having a power nap well before your usual bed time?

Answer 10

hi!!
nothing will help u. and never go before medicine, u will be addicted. i am saying because i also have same problem.
u just do body exertion like jogging and playing gamesand must do meditate.