i cant sleep at night what do you think i should do?

Answer 1

count sheep or sleep in a cupboard thats what i do its safe in there to sleep

Answer 2

When you say you can't sleep - a few questions come to mind:
1. How many hours are you sleeping in a 24 hour period (you must be getting some sleep - even if it is only 1 or 2 hours); 2. How long has it been happening? 3. Have you changed your sleep pattern in any way? (i.e., you now work the graveyard shift and have to sleep during the day - but you aren't used to it or you are keeping long hours at night); 4. Any other habit changes? (i.e., drinking too much coffee, alcohol, new medications, etc.). 5. Any new stressors in your life or significant life changes? All of these factors can contribute to inability to sleep. If you have been unable to sleep more than 5 or 6 hours in a 24 hour period and it has been going on for more than two weeks, it is time to see your health care provider. There are lots of new sleeping medications that are non-narcotic and considered quite safe. If the problem isn't so severe - you have intermittent inability to fall asleep - then you can find a lot of over the counter remedies that can help. A new over the counter is called Sleep MD and is entirely herbal and natural. I would suggest you try something like this first - as it is less invasive.
Other things you should consider are lifestyle changes: 1. Watch the amount of caffeine you drink each day and avoid drinking caffeine after 4 p.m. 2. Exercise - it will help you sleep better. 3. Stick to a schedule - go to bed and wake up at the same time. 4. Try relaxation exercises - it will also help you. 5. Don't eat before going to bed. Make sure you have digested your meal first.
Insomnia can be difficult to overcome, particularly because people usually stress about it. Try to relax - most people return to a normal sleep pattern on their own without doing anything.

Answer 3

I'm a chronic insomniac so you don't need to tell me what it's like to miss out on sleep. I went 3 years without sleep when I turned to sleeping pills. I eventually built up a tolerance to them and was taking ever increasing doses. Then my heart started to suffer for it so I had to give them up. I changed doctors and saw one that I should have seen years before as he immediately diagnosed some sort of depression which was causing the sleeplessness. He put me on Paroxatine Hydrochloride and I've never had a problem sleeping since. Although I still take these seven years on at a very low dose I want to come off them but I don't know if the insomnia will return if I do.

You seriously need to find a good doctor. If your doctor palms you off with relaxation classes then find a different doctor, one who is actually concerned about YOU, rather than just being concerned about his health budget!

Good Luck.

Answer 4

Depends on your age hun , maybe you are suffering from Insomnia, it's a sleeping disorder. This is when people cant sleep in the nights, i have that same person, you should see your GP and let them advise you.
You should also avoid the computer at least 2hours before bed and don't drink alot of tea before bed.
Try drinking hot chocolate or hot milk.

Take care babe xx.

Answer 5

dont drink any caffiene after 2pm, try & do a little excercise every day even walking for 45 mins is great, dont have a tv in your bedroom or at least watch it when its sleep time and most importantly when you go to bed turn the lights out and lie down relax& regulate your breathing, nice deep breaths & with in 1/2 an hr you should be in the land of nod! if your still tossing & turning get up have a glass of water sit down for 10 mins & try going back to bed if you still have trouble consult your gp

Answer 6

Here are some great tips that will work and will still be harmless and all natural to your body. If these do not work and you choose to take a medication, be sure that it is all natural.

Sleep only when sleepy
This reduces the time you are awake in bed.

If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something boring until you feel sleepy
Sit quietly in the dark or read the warranty on your refrigerator. Don't expose yourself to bright light while you are up. The light gives cues to your brain that it is time to wake up.

Don't take naps
This will ensure you are tired at bedtime. If you just can't make it through the day without a nap, sleep less than one hour, before 3 pm.

Get up and go to bed the same time every day
Even on weekends! When your sleep cycle has a regular rhythm, you will feel better.

Refrain from exercise at least 4 hours before bedtime
Regular exercise is recommended to help you sleep well, but the timing of the workout is important. Exercising in the morning or early afternoon will not interfere with sleep.

Develop sleep rituals
It is important to give your body cues that it is time to slow down and sleep. Listen to relaxing music, read something soothing for 15 minutes, have a cup of caffeine free tea, do relaxation exercises.

Only use your bed for sleeping
Refrain from using your bed to watch TV, pay bills, do work or reading. So when you go to bed your body knows it is time to sleep. Sex is the only exception.

Stay away from caffeine, nicotine and alcohol at least 4-6 hours before bed
Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants that interfere with your ability to fall asleep. Coffee, tea, cola, cocoa, chocolate and some prescription and non-prescription drugs contain caffeine. Cigarettes and some drugs contain nicotine. Alcohol may seem to help you sleep in the beginning as it slows brain activity, but you will end end up having fragmented sleep.

Have a light snack before bed
If your stomach is too empty, that can interfere with sleep. However, if you eat a heavy meal before bedtime, that can interfere as well. Dairy products and turkey contain tryptophan, which acts as a natural sleep inducer. Tryptophan is probably why a warm glass of milk is sometimes recommended.

Take a hot bath 90 minutes before bedtime
A hot bath will raise your body temperature, but it is the drop in body temperature that may leave you feeling sleepy. Read about the study done on body temperature below.

Trouble Sleeping? Chill Out! - A press release from the journal Sleep about the significance in body temperature before sleep


Make sure your bed and bedroom are quiet and comfortable
A hot room can be uncomfortable. A cooler room along with enough blankets to stay warm is recommended. If light in the early morning bothers you, get a blackout shade or wear a slumber mask. If noise bothers you, wear earplugs or get a "white noise" machine.

Use sunlight to set your biological clock

As soon as you get up in the morning, go outside and turn your face to the sun for 15 minutes.

GOOD LUCK! =]

Serena

Answer 7

They say its important to turn your clock where you can't see it because lots of people stay awake focusing in the time they have left to sleep. Don't exercise of drink caffeine within a couple hours of bedtime. Make sure the room is dim. I you wake up and can't go back to sleep get up and do something, read watch tv, until you are tired again.

Answer 8

maybe go see your dr to see if you can get some kind of sleeping pills or theres a tea called camomile with rose buds its a natural herb take a hot bath or shower and then drink your tea before bed it helps, but not like a sleeping pill works ,you can also try taking gravol it helps you sleep and you can buy it at a drug store ask the person working behind the counter to get them

Answer 9

Prayer is the best one!

Never go to sleep after a bad day without your knees being used to pray!

A warm, milky drink may also help.

Answer 10

I have this problem a lot. Usually I just go to my dad's bathroom where he practically owns the whole pharmacy and use his pain pills. One girl mentioned praying and that has helped me relax and go right to sleep lots of times. I guess you just have to get stuff off your mind.

Answer 11

Stop any bad or good habit that you do right before going to sleep, this should hopefully confuse your body and through your system out of it's sequence..