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2006-12-01 12:28:23 · 11 answers · asked by sparkle 2 in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

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see a doctor to take pills.

2006-12-01 12:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Senator D 4 · 0 0

I have had terible insomnia for years.Nothing I tried ever worked.I saw a commercial on tv for a sleep medication called "Lunesta".If you ask your doctor..you can get a 7 day free trial offer of the pills.You can also get a free 7 day trial for "Ambien" but the side effects are really horrible and dangerous.I am to afraid to try that one.People who have never experienced insomnia have no idea how awful it feels to be awake for so long(my longest was 8 days!) and how lonely it can be.I have heard some pretty weird ideas from people on how to get sleep but none ever did any good...walks,hot baths,hot tea,reading a book....nothing!It's more serious then some may think.

I dont know that there is a cure for insomnia but there is certainly [some] help to manage it.

I have tried all sorts of other sleeping meds and they never helped me get any sleep...until I tried Lunesta! It really worked and with no drowsy feeling the next morning.Try it...good luck.

2006-12-01 12:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kitty? 6 · 0 0

If you go to a decent doctor, this is the advice you'll get.

Before being prescribed any medications, you'd be advised to practice "sleep hygeine". This is to condition your body such that it knows exactly when you want to sleep. It involves simple practices like not lying or sitting in your bed during the day when you have no intention to sleep, taking a warm drink of milk before you sleep etc.

Failing which, your doctor will then prescribe medications to assist you in sleeping. The first line medication is chlorpheniramine, which is commonly known as piriton. This is actually the little yellow pill that you can buy over the counter for runny nose. It's side effect is drowsiness, which is why it's commonly used as a "sleeping pill". Not very potent, but not addictive either.

Next line are the benzodiazepines. Most commonly lorazepam (valium). Others include alprazolam (zannax). These are potent, but highly addictive. Some people get resistant to their effects after a while. They can be fatal in overdose (Marilyn Monroe). Your doctor should not prescribe more than 2 weeks of this drug at a go.

Cheers.

2006-12-01 12:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by thelittleprinz 2 · 0 1

Not trying to sound sarcastic or anything but ever notice how after everyone eats thanksgiving dinner they become sleepy? This is caused by an enzyme in the turkey. Why not pull out the leftovers and watch a football game. This might help you get at least a good nap.

2006-12-01 12:33:01 · answer #4 · answered by ace 3 · 0 1

Exhaustion. My chemistry textbook. Herb tea. (chamomile, hops, etc.) My dad's lectures. A special project, the "when I have insomnia" project. Warm milk. Warm bath. Snuggling into the perfect bed.

2006-12-01 12:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by shirleykins 7 · 0 1

try yoga , reading , and with a little bit of meds u should be right on track pretty much do something that relaxes u befor bed

2006-12-01 12:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by carmen_dyer2000 2 · 0 1

Get on sleeping medication.

2006-12-01 12:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by docie555@yahoo.com 5 · 0 0

meditation really helps, try to look up some meditiations online and try them out one restless night!

2006-12-01 12:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by That Girl 3 · 0 1

get yourself physically exhausted, i bet you can sleep then

2006-12-01 13:07:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

ambien

2006-12-01 12:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by bella36 5 · 0 0

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