How can you get to sleep with insomnia?

Question

I have had insomnia for about 2 years and it is nearly impossible for me to sleep. I have to get up to work at 6 a.m., but don't get to sleep till -at best- 5:30. Does anyone know a way for me to get more sleep?

Answer 1

This question is awfully hard to answer without lifestyle details, however, it definitly seems that you have a pretty bad case of insomnia. While Im not an insomniac, my friend used to be and he would just not sleep for a couple days and then just collapse.

The norm of what you can do is take sleeping pills, avoid caffiene consumption, and try incest in your pillow or something like that. If you have a stressful lifestyle then you should pickup meditation to get rid of it and allow sleep. A visit of the family practitioner is also something you should do.

Now what my friend did was he searched up the internet after being on pills for awhile and found "brainwave technology" soundtracks, now I dont know if it was something about him that built well with this but the result was that he essentially "cured" insomnia.

But anyways, my advice is

1. Do simple lifestyle changes (no caffiene, no eating past 6, maybe a warm bath, get relaxed, etc.)
2. Try meditation or yoga if you're stressful
3. See a Doctor
4. Try "brainwave technology" , I only know that it worked for my friend, but I also belive it has a 60 day guarantee.

Answer 2

First, cut back on caffeine during the day. Second, don't smoke. Third, alcohol interferes with sleep too. Hormones can affect your sleep too. Okay, so all that being said, buy some melatonin. But the 3 mg is way too much. I just break off a tiny piece (about 1/4 of a tablet). And take it at least 1-2 hours before bed, because you will be a little groggy if you don't. You don't have to do this every night. Just the nights you need a really good sleep.

Answer 3

You need to try all the usual things first like lavender oil, making sure that you have good sleep 'hygiene', not consuming caffeine or other stimulants after 5pm etc etc.

Also, you shouldn't be laying in bed for hours if you're not sleeping. If you can't sleep after 1 hour - 2 hours in bed, then you should get out of bed and do something else for a while and then try again when you feel sleepy. Your bed should only be for sleeping and sex as well. Don't lay about in bed doing other activities like watching tv or reading or talking on the phone etc.

If it doesn't improve, go on meds. Start on something low does like Ambien or Stillnox or something.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress, dietary and medical
problems. By making small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly, insomnia can be
cured. I found the information at

Answer 6

I swear by eye exercises. Close eyes and look upward as hard as you can, then left, then down, then right, back up again. Repeat on the opposite side. Do this until sleep comes. For me it works very quickly. You can also try a glass of orange juice. Vision will greatly improve too, as the eyes need exercise as well as other parts of the body.

Answer 7

have you seen a doctor? do that first, there may be therapies available or medication you can take.
sometimes insomnia is a mental condition, brought on by extreme stress, illness, etc, and you should consider visiting a psychologist. perhaps you need to discuss whats going on in your life with a professional, someone who can put your mind to rest.
either way you need to seek professional help. 2 years is a LONG time to be suffering with this affliction.

Answer 8

sleep insomnia

Answer 9

Do you drink lots of caffeine? Have you tried Ambien or other sleeping aids? Talk to your doctor. There are also sleep clinics, you might want to look into that. It's not good for your health to get so little sleep.

Answer 10

that really sucks! I would talk to your regular doctor about sleep medications. Also you might want to try herbal remedies like valerian root that you can buy ovr the counter, however I would definitely talk to your doctor because they can really help you get more sleep and think of all the restful nights you're missing out on!