Help me sleep without sleeping pills?

Question

i cant sleep at the moment, keep having weird dreams and strange nerve feelings in my body (phsyical)

Any quick easy remedies to get a good nights sleep tonight and feel better tomorrow?

Answer 1

Nothing worth doing is quick and easy, really. Don't use sleeping pills you'll get addicted.

Do you drink a lot of coffee? Caffeine stays in the system for over 10 hours, if you drink a lot and drink it late it will stop you sleeping.

There are other possibilities, of course, no fresh air when you're asleep -- other nutrition issues -- physical problems, most people could do with seeing a chiropracter to sort out misaligned joints because suppressed aches and pains can cause lack of sleep.

Steve

Answer 2

I wonder how long you have been experiencing insomnia or if its recurring. Looking at how you cope with stressors in your life is necessary to long term effectiveness. Insomnia can interfere with every aspect of your life and cannot be taken lightly. Make an appointment to see your doctor to discuss further. Try herbal tea ( hopps, valerian, catnip). Use these alone or in combination. Hot bath with lavendar oil, listening to a soothing meditation tape, deep/slow breathing exercises, yoga, reading, praying are all beneficial. A small dose of benadryl may quiet you down to sleep or Melatonin which is a hormone that our body secretes when darkness arrives, inducing sleep. I empathize with you as a fellow insomniac. Sometimes something works one night and not the next. Keep trying and work on feeling total acceptance to whatever feeling you experience. The more you "lean" into whatever the stressor is, the less it can interfere with your life, because you will not be stressed out as much,

Answer 3

Melatonin is the all-natural nightcap. It's secreted by the pineal gland, a pea-size structure at the center of the brain, as our eyes register the fall of darkness.

"At night melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles. The amount of it produced by our body seems to lessen as we get older. Scientists believe this may be why young people have less problem sleeping than older people.

"Studies suggest that... supplements can hasten sleep and ease jet lag, without the hazards or side effects of prescription sleeping pills."

It may have many other uses and has been reported to make people feel better, strengthen the immune system, and reduce free radicals in the body. Current research is underway to determine it's effect as an anti-oxidant, immno-modulator in cancer, delayed sleep-phase disorders, and jet lag. Tests are still under way so there is much to still be learned about it and its effects on the human body. Travelers and people suffering from mild sleep disorders.

According to the article, a typical comment from discussion groups on the Internet is, "'Folks, I've tried it and it's great. It has ...restored my sleep cycle, given me lots of energy.'" (6 Nov. 1995, p. 60-63)

Answer 4

First of all stop stressing over it. . . the anxiety alone will cause you to have a lousy sleep. Go to sleep to sleep, if you can't sleep get up and do something. Try to bed the same time every night,
take a warm bath, drink "sleepytime" tea (think it has chamomile), or drink warm milk, turn the clock aaway from you so you don't watch the clock all night and try exercising to help the restless feelings you have in your muscles. I don't think there's a quick fix. You have to retrain yourself.

Answer 5

There are natural supplements - Melatonin works without being addictive.
Also stick to a routine each night, either shower and read before bed or exercise and shower but make it the same each night. Eat at the same time and go to bed at the same time. This will give your body/head an expected bed time.
Don't eat 2 hours before and no caffeine.
I have had these issues before and the routine worked!

Answer 6

Ha I wish I knew the answer to this question because pills don't even help me!!! in the past certain things used to help me though. Lay in bed with the lights off.. maybe a sleeping mask if you are sensitive to light... close your eyes and move them back and forth. counting... maybe say a prayer over and over and over again. One thing that used to not fail for me until I stopped sleeping was listening to deathcab for cutie transadentalism or whatever that cd is. Its a good cd really really calming soft voice soft music. check it out and see if you like it. milke helps too

Answer 7

no eating (unless you are diabetic and need to), drinking caffinated drinks, smoking or stimulating your mind with things like TV the computer or other stimulating things for at least 1 hour before going to bed. Also having a warm bath with lavender oil and a hot milky drink like hot chocolate may help.

Answer 8

This is simple, cost nothing and works for me. After you are in bed take 10 slow deep breaths from the diaphragm. Let your body relax with each breath.

Answer 9

a lavender bath... reading (dont underestimate that one)... soothing music... meditation...

the lack of sleep or lack of motivation to sleep may be a by product of the weird dreams, perhaps you should see a doctor for that one or a therapist can help if it relates to a traumatic event.

as for the nerve feelings... definately see a doctor
Good Luck!

Answer 10

Play soothing CDs. When I was pregant with my son I stopped taking my Ambien...even though my OB said it was safe, and I listened to classical, Kenny G, and other soft music and it really helped me sleep.