2007-01-26 17:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by ljpr928 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Can you give more details? Do you sleep @ all, when did it start, are you under stress, do you drink coffee or sodas with caffeine before going to sleep, have you had any life changes recently?
How is your diet etc. If you know some of these answers, this would help you figure out what's going on. :)
2007-01-26 18:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm my guess would be stress and general irritation and disappointment in your life. I have the same problem in the last year. Never had it before in my life. Was always a sound sleeper.
Right now I am very unhappy with my job and am unable to find anything right now. Am in debt from school to get this *cough* great job that does not pay rent and loan payments. My mom is slowly dying from cancer. Short of an ambien/few tylenol PM's and several drinks I can sleep about 2 hours at a time max.
2007-01-26 18:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by lifereallysux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many people have already said, your problem could be many things, since you didn't include any additional symptoms (going to the bathroom, etc.). One other thing to consider is a sleep disorder...if you snore, you may have sleep apnea, which prevents you from reaching deep sleep. There's also restless legs syndrome. The best way to be diagnosed with having a sleep disorder is by having an overnight sleep study done. Just something to keep in mind if you talk to your doctor. And if you do have a sleep disorder, sometimes sleeping meds will make things worse.
(I had a moderate case of sleep apnea, personally never felt rested, and ended up having nasal surgery to improve my air flow while sleeping. My doctor kept telling me I was just depressed, anti-depressants & sleeping meds didn't help and I think I eventually *did* become depressed.)
Good, restful sleep is super-important. Good luck in solving your problem!
2007-01-26 18:34:13 · answer #3 · answered by joie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of things can keep people up all night. Working the night shift, addictions, stresses, boredom, lack of exercise, lack of a satisfied life, improper diet, too much caffeine, staying up too late on the computer or watching TV late... This almost sounds like a rhetorical question. Depending on your age, it also could be a medical condition whereas you should speak to a doctor about if you one of the few that actually has health insurance. But as long as your not on any illegal drugs, I would try sleep-aides. BWell
2007-01-26 18:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by S L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on why you are waking up. If it's to go to the bathroom, could be signs of diabetes or kidney infection or UTI. If it waking several times because of dreams or just waking up, could be stress, anxiety, hyperactive thyroid, sleep apnea or just plain uncomfortable bed. If you sleep in the same bed with someone, could be that they toss and turn, snore or steal the covers.
2007-01-26 18:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by Karen M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋