I thought that it was just me! I just responded to a question where the person asking and the people responding (myself included) all suffer from insomnia! Why is this so? I didn't know that it was such a common condition. For me, my insomnia is a result of stress and having a "million" things on my mind. For those of you who are insomniacs too, what's your story? Thanks in advance for sharing.
2007-02-05 13:58:57 · 6 answers · asked by JOURNEY 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
to answer that i must say that i beleive it is becuase of many factors:i.e. stress, depression, anger, confussion, loneliness, dicomfort,and finally,misguideness.... anyway that's what i can think of.. does this answer help you out at all??? it is what i've come to understand after studying it in high school.....
2007-02-05 14:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by geostrom b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have ADHD and sometimes even when I sleep 12 hours I still feel sleepy the next day (and thats not the oversleeping syndrome). I am almost always sleepy but whenever I lay down it takes like a good 30 minutes or so to get comfortable or fall asleep. I go to sleep at such odd hours, some nights 2, some 4, and so forth. *shrug* there sure are a lot of insomniacs...
2007-02-05 22:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by Michael A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning.
Do not take naps after 3 p.m.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day or at night.
Get regular exercise.
Exercise during the day--make sure you exercise at least 5 to 6 hours before bedtime.
Make sure you eat dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.
If light is a problem, try a sleeping mask.
If noise is a problem, try earplugs, a fan, or a "white noise" machine to cover up the sounds.
Follow a routine to help relax and wind down before sleep, such as reading a book, listening to music, or taking a bath.
If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes or don't feel drowsy, get up and read or do something that is not too active until you feel sleepy.
Then try going back to bed.
If you lay awake worrying about things, try making a to-do list before you go to bed.
Use your bed only for sleep and sex.
2007-02-05 22:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just get scared at night. I dont know of what, im just scared, and then i just cant sleep. It is horrible because i will be so sleepy throughout the whole day and then it becomes nighttime and i am awake and so hyper and ready to do a million things! Also, the internet is a problem, ill go online and then cannot seem to get off! It is always good to know there are other people in the same boat.
2007-02-06 05:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Aayshalak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really an insomniac, but it does hit me when i'm stressed. happens every so often. I just start watching t.v.
2007-02-05 22:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by Donovan G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you keep it down? I'm trying to sleep!
; )
2007-02-05 22:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋