For some reason lately I can't stay asleep for long under stress. I had a job interview at 11:00 AM a few days ago, woke up for something about 5:00AM and couldn't go BACK to sleep. I am ready to give up! It's so frustrating
2007-01-05 23:35:02 · 5 answers · asked by Brian 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Brian, it sounds as if you have a lot on your mind and your subconsious keeps going while you are trying to rest.
I have a few suggestions for you to help you get a good night sleep.
*Don't drink alcohol. It truly does disrupt your normal sleep patterns.
*Excercise EARLY in the evening.
*Don't eat at least 4 hours before you go to bed.
*Take a hot relaxing shower or bath before bed.
*Don't watch tv in bed, instead read a book until you get so tired you can't stay awake.
*Have clean fresh sheets.
**It is okay to take tylenol pm every now and again - but for me, it makes me groggy in the morning**
I hope you get a good nights sleep soon and that your stress goes away too.
2007-01-05 23:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's been a lot of people having trouble sleeping recently. Holiday stressers, media, returning to work after long vacations. Try staying awake for 24-48 hours when you have the time, your mind needs to reset with the body.
2007-01-06 07:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by in_no_sent_lianne_669 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most People have problems sleeping if they are under stress. Two things help me when I can,t sleep - reading a book or playing blackjack on the computer
2007-01-13 10:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a prescription drug called Lunesta that's supposed to help one get a full night sleep. This shouldn't be your first solution, but if all else fails, you may want to consider it.
2007-01-06 07:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Created A Madman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try taking melatonin, its from the pharmacy, no perscription needed. you can take it for as long as you need. its non addicting i do and it really works
2007-01-12 00:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋