I have had a lot of trouble sleeping lately, with a million reasons why. For instance, I transferred out to where I live now but I have not had any work to do. (I work for Nissan car inspection company.) I have been getting paid for a month to sit on my butt, so I have "no reason" to wake up 8am anymore. I constantly stay online until 6am-7am hoping my son's dad (a Marine in Japan) will get on after work so I can talk to him, and meanwhile I am neglecting my son by sleeping all day. Making him breakfast, playing with him, etc. I know this has become a major problem and I feel like a horrible person/mother. I need to get back on track but do not know how. Any suggestion?
2006-09-23 20:18:11 · 6 answers · asked by Just Me 7 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You're caught at a cross road. On the one hand, it's your son, but on the other, it's your BF/husband/whatever. Try evening out a little bit. instead of staying up ALL NIGHT, try taking lumnesta or something and going to bed early in the day(like 6-8 pm) and getting up early as hell (4-5 AM) so you get to do both! I know I might be crazy, but it's worth a try.
2006-09-23 20:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by theshrabster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is such a difficult problem because it is not so easy to fix. It is obvious you want to do something as you feel it is impinging on your quality time with your son.
Firstly you should try writing down any worries/thoughts/ideas before you go to bed so you're not laying there thinking about them. Burning lavender or chamomile essence in the room has a calming effect so will aid in relaxing which will result in a peaceful sleep.
You should really arrange a regular time that you can chat to your son's father and stick to a strict time limit so it doesn't eat into your bed time.
There are loads of herbal remedies on the market that aid in the sleep pattern so it may be worth looking into them before going to the doctors and getting some sleeping tablets.
For the sake of your son it is worth finding a solution, his father is away and relies upon you to be both parents.
I truly hope you find an answer that helps, good luck.
Oh, and what a great job!!
2006-09-24 03:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by boudicea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herbal teas help. I like chamomille but, jasmine is good too. Listening to audio books might help you relax at night. It's like being read to sleep. Taking a really hot bath or shower right before bed might help you get sleepy. Exercise during the day to help you sleep at night. That one works for me.
Since your sleeping schedule is screwed up you're going to have to force yourself back into the regular pattern. Get up early and go to bed when you are tired. Or you could just move to Japan with your boys father since you are living on Japanese time.
2006-09-24 03:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see three areas , quilt with regard to time spent with your son, loneliness with regard to husband and boredom with regard to lack of work.
Priorize or put in order what you want to deal with first. Then add a little zip, do something for yourself for fun or enjoyment, like joining something, going out to dinner, manicure etc and once you get a bit of a routine going then your mind won't be racing at night when you should be sleeping, it will be tired.
2006-09-24 04:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by morningglorie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, I have the same problem except i don't have small kids, I haven't worked in 6 months, try going to bed earlier and drink some warm milk. Good Luck!
2006-09-24 03:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by delta s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melatonine
Have a sleep routine
Try a progressive body relaxation CD
Create a chat scheudle and stick to it
2006-09-24 03:23:16 · answer #6 · answered by millercarilnn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋