I don't know what to do! I dont have a family doctor and I have been to the hospital emergency room and a clinic. I have been tossed drugs to help me sleep ( I know thats not the answer) but Im getting sicker. I had to drop one class and now its exams and I cannot do my final exam on tuesday. The only way out is to get a doctors note. But who is going to beleive me? who is going to give me one when Im not their paitent? I can only get partial notes. But my insomnia is now causing other problems. Im loosing my hair, my weight is going down, and its agrivating my stomach problems. Im a mess and obviously the stress of the exams is making it worse! I need to differ it till I can get this under wraps. Please dont give me advice on how to sleep I KNOW it all. I need to find a doctor and I dont know if any doctor will beleive me. what should I do??
2006-12-08 16:35:42 · 7 answers · asked by Jai247 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
First of all, why not take some sleep meds at least temporarily. Ask your doctor for temazepam or the anti-depressant amatriptaline , both which have worked for me for 20 years when I need them. Maybe you have a hormonal imbalance caused by a diet that is not good or appropriate for you. My guess as someone who has had insomnia for over 20 years is that you need to make lifestyle changes. Maybe start seeing a therapist. Getting toxic people out of your life. Cut your work or school load back(or even out for a semester). It could even be contaminates in you home you are allergic to. Walking and mild exercise like tai-chi helps a lot of people sleep better. There is also a theory that the magnetic fields from having too many electrical appliances near you when you sleep is a factor in bad health and insomnia. Going to bed too full or too hungry can do it too. I suggest you start studying it gradually. There are many articles on the net and many books in Barnes and Noble to scout thru. I would bet on this-Your insomnia didnt appear over night, it wont go away overnight either. be gentle with yourself......and patient. Maybe you need more hugs. Maybe you need a different boyfriend. Whatever. Keep trying things that make you feel both good and also relaxed. It is a lifetime journey. We now have 40% of the US population classified as sleep deprived. Why are all of us so stressed. I have a private website where you could learn more, but this is not the place for it.
Good luck,
Marc
2006-12-08 16:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by Daytrading44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, i can tell how hard it is to go on without sleep for a longtime, i can feel by you. second, u have to know the reason of all this, go to a psychiatrist and have a full medical checkup... see if the reason is psychological or physiological or both. then u have to work with the doc on the reason.
i guess u would be knowing part of the coz but u r blurred coz of stress that's why u need another confidential person help.
God bless!
2006-12-08 16:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by rularashid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress, dietary and medical
problems. By making small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly, insomnia can be
cured. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/jfzpz useful
for getting sleep.
2006-12-09 03:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A general practitioner may not be what you need. Obviously you suffer from stress/anxiety to the point where you need psychiatric help. People suffer anxiety disorders much more than you realize and there are usually underlying causes that medication may not help. You need to get to the route of all your anxiety with professional help. Best of luck to you.
2006-12-08 16:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by tmw36 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Myself and another woman from my church had that problem... mine was so bad I left my dream job.
I learned of a product called Xango...its a juice from a fruit called mangosteen. You can buy the juice on line. Its 25.00 a bottle.. but one bottle will last you nearly two weeks.
This juice has me sleeping AND my friend in Utah emailed me and that is one of the first things she noticed. It takes the anxiety away and lets you relax and sleep. I have had great DEEP sleep.
Its anxiety... try the juice. Oft times in this situation it IS a nutritional issue. The juice addresses many issues with nutritional deficiencies.
It is worth the money to me to be able to sleep and function normally again.
I have had what you have... its very real and its terrible.
www.xango.com
2006-12-08 16:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by SunValleyLife 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For great insight on stress and sleep, check out
( http://www.reducingstress.net ) They have lots of great articles and tips plus links to great stress relieving products.
2006-12-11 09:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you know whats causing the stress?? I have terrible insomnia and I know what whats stressing me out.
2006-12-08 16:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋