I have been suffering from insomnia on n off since I was 3 or 4 years old. But now that I am an adutl, I find it even more impossible to cope. I also feel anxious a lot. It's really effecting my confidence in keeping a job. I have tries sleeping pills - it just made me more tired n I don't want to take any medication. I can't afford to go to a sleep clinic. N I have tried many different herbal tea n tablets - it has not worked.
But I appreciate any constructive ideas n advice that have worked for you or have worked on someone you know.
Thank you: )
2007-01-14 06:38:44 · 10 answers · asked by CHERRYBLOSSOM 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Yes, I may have low blood sugar... I get very shaky for a long while sometimes when I get hungery. I was a extremely shy child. But I have always been slim.
2007-01-14 07:13:27 · update #1
I'm sure you've tried a lot of things and pills to help with the insomnia, however I would try Melatonin. It is a natural hormone that is produced in the brain that works as your biological clock that tells you when to go to sleep and when to get up...if these levels are out of whack it may cause insomnia.
They come in two different strengths, 1mg and 3mg....as well as time-released. I would start taking the 1mg to see how that works, if you find they help you get to sleep but you wake up shortly after falling asleep then you might want to get the time released...that will give you a slow amount of it throughout the night. You can then increase the dosage by one if you don't think the 1mg is working. However, DO NOT EXCEED 3MG IN A 24HR PERIOD. These are natural supplements, they have no major side affects, and don't cause a dependency. The only side affect I've noticed in taking them is a slight groggy feeling in the AM for the first week....but not any longer than that...and nothing that stopped me from functioning.
As far as the anxiety, once you get on a normal sleep pattern that should go away. If after getting good sleep you still have it, try to get some Sunthanine, another natural supplement that doesn't cause a dependency, and has not side affects. I have also used this and love it. It works wonders on the nerves...it supports a calm, relaxed state.
Both of these supplements can be found in just about any health food store, however I recommend picking them up at GNC. The Melatonin is fairly inexpensive...120ct for around 7.99. The Sunthianine is around 15.99-19.99 for 60ct.
2007-01-14 15:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by snowee6952 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are some imbalances out there that just can't be overcome with over the counter stuff or a good attitude.
You don't need a sleep clinic, you need a GOOD psychiatrist. They will ask you a series of questions about how you feel in difference situations, then make an assessment. There are a lot of awesome medications that can really, really help you, and life is too short to go around feeling like you do. If money is an issue, whatever county you live in should have a program to help you out. Once you're feeling better in general, sleep will also come easier. Do this and you'll have a lot better quality of life. Good luck to you
2007-01-14 06:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by JB 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I learned that my anxiety was always caused by some underlying conflict that was unresolved. Then I realized that I had to take the courage to do something about the conflict, or learn how to let it go. It took a long time from the day I made the first steps, but I am so much better now than before. You need to look deeper and find the layers of conflicts, and peel them apart one by one, like opening an onion. Sometimes a little medication is necessary, but one day you'll wean yourself free if you can learn how to deal with the stress that has made a home inside you. Looking at a conflict from a different perspective that you can learn will vaporize the conflict and you'll be free. It's a soul searching journey.
2007-01-14 11:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also have insomnia. I have found a few relazing things that make it easier to sleep.
1. Lay in a position and DO NOT MOVE
when you move it causes you to be less tired.
2. Take deep breaths in and out sending the air al over your body to reileve stress.
3. Imagine all the stress of everything just dissapearing.
4. close your eyes and imagine a happy place.
** Relaxing music may help or it may not**
I find when I cant sleep I just dont try. I will stay up and be active untill I start feeling tired then I will go lye in bed and follow these 4 steps. I really hope this helps.
****** DO NOT take sleep aids, you will become dependent on this and, sleep aids have SERIOUSLY BAD side effects.
2007-01-14 06:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may have a blood sugar imbalance. Check out the symptoms link at www.hufa.org to see if you have any more symptoms than anxiety and insomnia.
If you want to have a doctor check you out, ask for a fasting blood insulin test and a 5-6 hour glucose tolerance test. These two tests, together, will rule out diabetes, and may detect low blood sugar if you have it. The website gives you some ideas on how you can self-check for this condition.
I would almost bet real money that hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) has been the source of your problems since infantcy. Were you a shy child, and are you now carrying more weight than you would like? These are other possible indicators.
2007-01-14 06:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meditation works wonders.. prayer is good... leave your troubles to God and let the world spin without you for 7-8 hours a night.
Taking pills just makes you drugged out and not yourself.. I read a lot before I go to sleep .. good uplifting books.. not scarey stuff or things that make you think just read for relaxation.
I also play solitaire with my Nintendo DS its a game called Club House and it has about 40 different games on it.. and its fun too.
I have had anxiety for eons you will find what best makes you relax and sleep.. you ever try spraying a touch of lavender on your pillow about an hour before you go to sleep.. amazing stuff lavender.
2007-01-14 06:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read some litterature about panic attacks. But they allways seem to have a more scientific approach and that is nothing I need in my struggle to survive those horrible panic attacks. This is a "hand on" and very practical book. I felt it was written to me. I am sure that you are going to feel the same.
Joe Barry writes exactly how I think. The examples are perfectly described. And the method is genius. I recommend this book and thanks Joe Barry for writing it. It changes your life
2016-05-17 13:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try breathing exercises, yoga, daily exercise, daily fresh air and at least 15 minutes of sunshine a day. Also, pamper youself..warm bath, dark chocolate, massages. Also, try journaling or blogging.
2007-01-14 07:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by candycane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SSRIs (antidepressants such as prozac, zoloft, paxil, etc) can help with anxiety symptoms and allow you to sleep. Talk to your doctor.
2007-01-14 06:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by r alexander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to Canada, get great medical coverage, then get into that sleep clinic for free.
2007-01-14 06:53:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋