HELP I TOTALLY CANNOT SLEEP- I HAVE ALOT OF STUFF ON MY MIND- I CANT SLEEP ANYMORE- WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO TAKE TO MAKE ME SLEEP REALLY GOOD????/
PLEASE HELP
2007-01-04 02:37:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Don't take sleeping pills. They can become very addicting and make the whole situation worse.
How about you have better habits. Don't worry. We all can't sleep sometimes. It happens. And yes, I think WAY TOO MUCH to the point where I can't sleep either.
Here are tips for better sleep:
Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule, including weekends.
Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then reading a book or listening to soothing music.
Create a sleep-conducive environment that is dark, quiet, comfortable and cool.
Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.
Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex. It is best to take work materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping environment.
Finish eating at least two to three hours before your regular bedtime.
Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your workout at least a few hours before bedtime.
Avoid nicotine (e.g., cigarettes, tobacco products). Used close to bedtime, it can lead to poor sleep.
Avoid caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake.
Avoid alcohol close to bedtime. It can lead to disrupted sleep later in the night.
http://www.bettersleep.org/OnBetterSleep/NSF_BSC_tips.asp
2007-01-04 02:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately once you start waking up during the night, your body gets used to doing it and it becomes a constant thing. You can try over the counter sleep inducers but I recommend anti-anxiety and anti-stress herb teas. I have the same problem. I drink passion flower tea. You can buy it at any health food store. There are also other teas that might work for you such as Nighty Night, Tension Tamer and Lemon Grass. They all calm you and might do the trick for you in a healthy way without using drugs. Good luck. I know what you're going through.
2007-01-04 02:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well a side from getting up and writing down everything on your mind that you are thinking about, there by transferring it to another location, besides inside your head, there is therapeutic help at www.tftrx.com if you want to spend some more time and rid yourself of the problem entirely.
2007-01-04 02:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by jeeveswantstoknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just clear yur mind of thought that yu cannot sleep. And record in yur mind that yur are going to sleep. Also yu can tune on the music
plesent to hear that makes ur mind to relax and to feel sleepy. and think of good time in ur life, forget all pain, suffering u had in daywork.
2007-01-04 02:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to work through the things on your mind. Go to a therapist or consult a trusted friend.
2007-01-04 03:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by singlelooking2double 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot Milk
2007-01-04 02:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by *live,laugh,love* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of OTC sleep-aids that you could try, or even Benadryl or Tylenol PM, though if your anxiety is keeping you awake, then it is best to consult a doctor.
2007-01-04 02:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lunesta works great for me too, but it leaves a terrible taste in my mouth the next day. I like plain old Benadryl too - no side effects at all.
2007-01-04 02:41:42 · answer #8 · answered by Libby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as you havent been using alot of sleeping pills ,tylenol p.m. works good for me.otherwise you should talk to your doctor.
2007-01-04 02:47:08 · answer #9 · answered by boozebrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some exercise and get tired, then go to sleep
2007-01-04 02:48:47 · answer #10 · answered by dev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋