I'm 44 years and am pre-menopausal. I'm having alot of trouble falling asleep at night. Any suggestions?

Question

this is a recent thing - just over the last month or so. I'm tired, but when I get to bed, I lie awake for hours. reading does not help.

Answer 1

Half the normal dose of Nyquil, or warm milk, or get up and get something done, and don't worry about it. Those are my solutions. If you go with the Nyquil option, never do it more than two nights in a row.

Answer 2

Well, of course there are sleep aids, both prescription and over the counter, but I'm guessing since you asked in here and not at the doctor's that you are looking for something else?

I used to be pretty insomnic, but I do not like taking medications. I prefer to find the real problem and fix it instead. At the time, I was out of shape, and was simply not moving enough. I started walking after dinner, and was able to unwind instantly. It made a huge difference in the quality of my sleep as well. I was physically drained, so I didn't toss and turn in my sleep anymore. It was great.

If your problem is not physical alertness, but mental, you may want to try journaling. Get a cute journal, or even just a nice notebook, and keep it next to the bed. At night, before you even try to fall asleep, open it up and record your thoughts and emotions from the day. Perhaps at the back of your mind you are trying to remember a list for tomorrow or are still seething about something that happened at work. Just write freely about anything- your hopes, your day's highs and lows, etc, and let your mind unravel from the day.

I hope that helps, so you can get some rest! Sweet dreams!! ♥ ♥

Answer 3

Well aside from taking sleeping pills (which I do) I try a relaxation technique that is pretty helpful. It helps focus your mind on relaxing and off everything else . I start from my toes and work up my whole body to the top of my head. For example, I start by saying to myself "from your toes to your ankles you are completely relaxed; then repeat it again and then say " from your ankles to your knees you are completely relaxed" and I say it slowly and in the third person ( I say "your" instead of "I")Then the next iteration would be repeating the previous and adding a third part (from your knees to your thighs you are completely relaxed" )Repeat each portion twice, go on up the body to the next, repeat twice then start from the bottom and go up through the portions until you get to the next new body part! (This is probably as clear as mud, sorry!) Do all of this slowly and by the time you get to the top of your head (relaxing facial muscles as well) perhaps you will be nodding off!

Answer 4

You can get natural hormone replacements in health food stores that help a great deal. My Dr. just switched me to a blend of 3 different hormones, tri-est, and it is amazing the difference it makes in sleeping and your energy level. You can go to a really good health food store and they can help you if you want natural, or a Dr. that is known for helping with hormone problems can prescribe. Good Luck

Answer 5

Most women can overcome insomnia by balancing their hormones. Start using Natural Progesterone Cream to balance out the unopposed estrogen running rampant in your body.

Answer 6

zolpidem, trade name Ambien has been found to be effective and well tolerated by pre-menopausal women.

Answer 7

See a doctor.