carnt sleep please help!!!!?

Question

please please help i have not been sleeping for a couple of months now and its really getting me down am really stressed and things are getting on to of me. am usually a happy go lucky girl who is always laughing and joking about but its got so bad on tuesday i took an overdose i dont no why i did this as i have never thought about doing anything like this before i just need sleep but dont want to take sleeping pills PLEASE HELP

already bin to docs and he says the stress caused the overdose and only offered me sleepin pills which i refused he made me an appointment to see a shrink but its not till next week and i need help asap or should i say i need SLEEP asap

Answer 1

run yourself crazy? Warm milk? Doctor of wholistic meds... will probably prescribe Chammomile tea and lavender...

Answer 2

Sounds like you are suffering from depression. Don't take an overdose again, depression is rarely a life long affliction.

You CAN pull yourself out of this mess. Life CAN change. Believe me I know.

For the sleep exercise will definitely help and is probably the only thing that will truly help. I used to be a bad sleeper only sleeping about 5-6 hours a night when I didn't used to do any exercise.

I now go kick boxing, swimming, tennis, running etc every week and am sleeping about 9 hours a day and am also a lot happier, does wonders for your confidence and self esteem and you have fun at the same time.

Answer 3

There is nothing worse than not sleeping. You sound as if something deep down is bothering you. It probably has got to the point where that's all you think about. If there is an underlying problem you will have to bring it out into the open, you could confide in someone whom you trust. If you can't do this have a word with your doctor and ask to see a therapist to talk over any problems. Doing this will help you understand why you can't sleep. Alternative is to join a yoga class/meditation class or get a hobby which would take your mind off yourself. You should also consider Paul McKenna's relaxation tapes which are excellent.

Good luck.

Answer 4

why cant you sleep. are you on any medication apart from prescribed sleeping tablets, if you are then this can sometimes cause hyperactivity, psycotropic medication can have an effect, hence the sleepers. you come across from your posting as a person who has a depressive disorder is that so, if yes then there are other medication that can be prescribed to enable you to lead a normal life, whatever that is, go back and see you doctor. however taking medication may not be the total answer, you have to do some serious evaluation on your l;ife and your ambitions, what you wish for may not come true, you have got to make it work you do this by taking very small steps in the direction you want your life to go in , set small achievable aims and reset them once achieved for example if you wish to become employed , you need to get up on time ,therefore you need to sleep for at least six hours in any twenty four, to do this as a goal ,you say you cannot sleep, but in reality how much do you sleep, one or two hours catnapping is no use for a productive life, it needs to be increased to at least six hours. this it seems to me would be a good start. the best time to sleep is at night, ''one hour before twelve is worth two hours after twelve'' that old saying is right
having seen your gp Dr, you may find that they can prescribe a similar medication that is less hyperactive to you metabolism.
a change of diet, can often help , eating just before bed is not the answer, drink a warm drink , herbal inducements to aid sleeping are readily available. regards LF

Answer 5

I went through a phase of sleep disruption a few years ago - no real reason, just stressed and a bit unhappy with my life. I went to the doctors and asked for sleeping tablets and believe it or not, as soon as I got them home I slept like a baby - it was just the reassurance of having them there, so I knew if things got too bad I could have half a tablet and get some sleep. I didn't even use them in the end.

You should go and see your GP as you may have mild depression - he can offer a sympathetic and confidential ear and he may be able to arrange counselling.

Of course you could try a relaxing lavender bath, a hot milky drink and some relaxation CDs to help you get off to sleep (a drop of brandy in the milk always helps me!). Or perhaps some yoga before you go to bed - that stretches the body and relaxes the mind.

Good luck and sweet dreams.

Answer 6

You MUST go see a doctor, especially if you're getting so impulsive that you want to OD. I know, not sleeping is about the WORST feeling there is; I've been taking medication for 30 years and I don't doubt that I'd be dead by now without it. Get over the "sleeping pills" thing, there is a variety of medications that help. You'd take iron pills if you were anemic, wouldn't you? They correct something that your body isn't doing right (making red blood cells); sleep medications do the same thing, fix a malfunction. I prefer the tranquilizer Lorazepam, it's gentle and you can still indulge in a little alcohol if you want to. --Just remember, sleeplessness isn't a lack of self control or a moral failing, it's a sign your brain isn't doing its job. Please see a doctor!

Answer 7

Ive been experiencing the same thing for about 3 weeks now. I think its due to stress... I asked my doc for sleeping pills and was taking them for a week and they still didnt work. I would keep the appointment with the shrink... maybe if you get some stuff out of your mind and be able to talk to someone you may be able to get some rest. I hope everything works out. I know how depressing it can be.

Answer 8

you have to sort out what was at the start of the insomnia there is usually a trigger, work from that by resolving the issue. ensure you are calm before bed i.e don't watch any normal shows on tv, put a mushy film on like ghost etc, warm bath with lavendar, a cup of warm milk and a herbal tablet/or kalms. see if this works, if it doesn't you will have to speak to your g.p, but the less stressed you are, the easier sleep becomes.
as for the overdose you should really speak to someone

Answer 9

I too have trouble sleeping and can only pass on the advice i was given many years ago which helps.

Have a hot milky drink or a large glass of wine before you turn in. When you turn in, close your eyes and totally relax. When you have totally relaxed start imagining that you are getting up and going on a long walk, go through every motion in your mind including the putting on your clothes and boots or shoes, imagine where you are walking , what you can see , what you feel (the wind, sun, rain etc) after a while you will start to visualise these places, dont fight it just go with it and you will wake up finding you have slept.
This works for me and i hope it works for you too. Good luck.

Answer 10

I am sitting here at 4:00 AM giving advice about getting sleep. You must be able to clear your mind. Do whatever is necessary to clear your mind. Get help. I usually use my relaxation method where I lie on my back and begin at my toes relaxing as I go from toes up. I never get above my legs before I am asleep. If you have unresolved issues it may not work though. Try it. If it doesn't work, you probably need to shed the worries by getting professional help.

Answer 11

I get cramps like this about every 3rd or 4th time I have my period (and sometimes when I ovulate!)... Take a couple of Midol, soak in a bath as HOT as you can stand until your muscles loosen up, and lay down on your back with your feet up to help your circulation. A heating pad on your lower back for 10 or 15 minutes at a time will help a lot, too.