Why cant i sleep?! the past few nights i have taken 3-5 hours to fall asleep and tonight i have not slept yet. i am tired but i cant sleep! tonight i watch a little forn befor i went to sleep but the other nights i did my normal shower then went to bed and it took sevreal hours to fall asleep...why is this?! usualy it take 30 min to 1 hour mfor me to sleep...so why is it taking longer? are there any herbs i an take? i am very tired but cant fall asleep.
its 524 am...i went to slwwp at midnight.
2006-12-14 00:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Bendryl and tyonal Pm wear off after a few days and dont work.
2006-12-14 00:34:51 · update #1
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.
2006-12-14 02:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you eating or drinking before you go to bed? I found that anything with sugar or caffeine in it kept me awake or woke me way to early. Since I stopped drinking caffeine 4 hours before bedtime I sleep much better now. Look on line for foods that will help you sleep. It's helped me alot, even when I was newly separated and divorced. Stress can keep you awake for hours, so does sugar and caffeine. I hope this helps. Good luck!
2006-12-14 08:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by curious_single 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much caffeine are you getting during the day? cut down.
are you stressed? make a list of your obligations and priorities, talk to someone.
the lavender is a nice idea. how about listening to calming music?
or reading a book?
if this insomnia persists you should probably go to a doctor before self medicating...determine the cause...
2006-12-14 08:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by ichigo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Bendryl. Worked like a charm on my kids when they were little
2006-12-14 08:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try lavender oil on your pillow, or in an oil burner in your room (don't leave burning candles unattended!), try valerian, drinking hot milk or camomile tea, don't try and force yourself to sleep - if you aren't falling asleep, get up, read a book or something. If it continues, I would suggest going to see your doctor, to rule out any underlying problems.
2006-12-14 08:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antihistamines might help you sleep. Maybe you worry too much.
Don't think about problems hours before you go to bed.
2006-12-14 08:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by pink_cappuccino71 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can think of an herb that will make you happy, then sleepy and wake up with a Big Apetite
2006-12-14 08:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Mejia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋