i can't sleep, i'm not tired, i was just up all night, i think it might have something to do with the fact i've gradually been cutting back on cigarettes (went from a pack a day to a pack aweek in six months, yeserday only smoked one) please tell me how to get to sleep.
2007-01-25 02:13:23 · 8 answers · asked by steady as we go 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Good luck on your quitting the smoking! I quit after 32 years! Yes you could be experiencing insomnia as a result. Go to local health food store and buy some
Melatonin 3. This is a natural sleep aid and it really works! You could also get some Valerian Root to help with nerves. Drink lots of water during the day. I made a pacifier from a drinking straw I cut it about the length of cigarette and I went through all of the smoking actions ( don't light it) and all of this helped me.Good luck! Your can do it!
2007-01-25 02:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A safe way is to take Nyquil or Tylenol PM. Of course there are other things like drinking alcohol until you get drowsy or taking prescription sleeping pills, but that leads to more addiction which is what you are trying to get away from. You could also try to get up and exercise about 20 minutes, that might work.
2007-01-25 10:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be nicotine withdrawal. If you can drink alcohol, try an old-fashioned nightcap; here's an actual recipe from an old drink recipe list:
No. 1025 - Nightcap: Half a pint of strong ale, a wineglass of brandy, four drops of essence of cloves, four lumps of sugar; make hot, drink slowly - and make haste into bed.
2007-01-25 11:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by CigarMe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are quitting that slowly, it is highly unlikely to suddenly be a problem now. Take some melatonin. It is available as a dietary supplement in most pharmacies.
2007-01-25 10:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO......well we are in the same boat. I quit smoking on January 2nd and I have now been up about 30 hours myself. Wish I could help ya but as you can see I am sitting here on Yahoo answers too.
2007-01-25 10:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by thatartistwin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow..
yes, it is possible that you are suffering a bad side affect of nicotine withdrawl..
go get yourself some of that nicotine gum and save yourself the mental and physical pain of it all...
2007-01-25 10:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by The Chesire Cat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
stop any caffeine for now
That means Cokes ,coffee, tea, aspirin
2007-01-25 10:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by caretaker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Also try avoiding caffeine and MSG.
2007-01-25 10:21:56 · answer #8 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋