I recently quit drinking, a habit I had been doing about 3 or 4 nights a week before I went to bed. I have been off alcohol for a week and am sleeping about 4 to 5 hours a night, but it is difficult to fall asleep. I was wondering if anyone had any tips.
2006-12-21 09:46:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
You could try an herbal tea that has chamomile in it; can help you go to sleep naturally.
Also, have you ever tried meditating? A nice, relaxing 5-10 minutes of deep breathing and meditation before bed can really help you get to sleep faster, and also have a deeper sleep, so you feel really refreshed the next day.
Pleasant dreams. :)
2006-12-21 09:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
had exactly the same problem. I was diagnosed with anxiety attacks. Was on Prozac for a couple of months and was given Lorazepam to help alleviate the attacks. Before I went to the doctor my medicine to fall asleep was also alcohol. Now i have become emotionally stronger and decided to stops taking Prozac and lorazepam. So what I do, I take Benadrille to help me sleep. I take two caps. The psychologist that I was taking at the time said that they are non-habit forming. Good luck.
2006-12-21 10:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by El Luigy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian is very helpful. You can get it at any health food store and many supermarkets. Warm milk with a little honey mixed in is good. Try "Sleepytime" tea or any other herbal tea with Chamomile. I like Lipton's "Quietly Chamomile."
How about a warm bath. Yes, guys can take baths! Read for a little while - nothing too exciting. Short stories are good, because you don't stay up half the night in order to finish.
Sweet dreams!
2006-12-21 11:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been through the same thing but drank every night. I started takin 2 tylenol pm and then cut back to 1 after a few weeks. That way you wont depend on them to sleep. Hopefully it works for you and congrats on your quitting drinking
2006-12-21 12:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by crow_212 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go & attend the Yoga class nearby your place.
Yoga is an exercise which will help you to concentrate on yourself
and let you get control on your subconscious mind
2006-12-21 10:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by Reemas 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take valerian when I can't sleep. It's a common herb you get at in most pharmacies
2006-12-21 09:50:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sabine É 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT take sleeping pills.
Try masturbation. Seriously.
2006-12-21 09:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try chamomile tea.
2006-12-21 09:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by bamboo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try yoga . . . .
2006-12-21 09:55:54 · answer #9 · answered by Phillip 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a nice bowl of..............................................................................................................sex
2006-12-21 09:50:47 · answer #10 · answered by pweedilann 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋