why cant i sleep?

Question

recently i have developed a bad sleeping pattern where I stay up until 2 or 4 am the sleep for about 4-6 hours and wake up (not by choice). It is wearing me down. When I try to go to sleep early, I just wake up around 11pm and cant sleep until 2-4 am. What can I do about this!

Answer 1

See a doctor. You may have a sleep disorder or be suffering from depression. Both are treatable

Answer 2

Talk to your doctor. I have very odd sleeping hours myself, but my clock is simply off due to my current lifestyle. Could this be it? I go to sleep at odd hours but sleep for 6 or 7 hours straight through and I get by well with that. But, sleep disturbance seems to be a growing problem if television is reliable (a big if in my opinion.) Seriously, I would speak to your doctor about it. Maybe then you can get to the bottom of what's going on. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi,

Causes of sleep disorders vary

Sleep problems may stem from a physical problem, a psychological problem or lifestyle patterns.

Physical causes
The condition sleep apnea, often due to increased body weight, may also be due to problems with the airway, such as enlarged tonsils, uvula, or tongue. Jawbone abnormalities that impair airflow at rest, even in thin folks, can also disrupt sleep. Health problems that may disrupt sleep include heart disease, cancer, and chronic back pain.

Psychological causes
The sleep problems can be due to an underlying medical disorder, it's also important to consider a psychological dysfunction. Psychological causes of sleep disorders include stress, depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder.

Lifestyle causes
Caffeine alcohol, and smoking are common culprits in sleep deprivation. Medical science says that the habit of downing a nightcap to relax in the evening can impair your sleep, and that "the combination of alcohol and coffee, like at dinner, is a huge problem." While a glass of wine or beer may seem to help you sleep, the caffeine in your cup of coffee rears its head just as your blood alcohol level drops.The same can be said for nicotine.

Night-shift work or rotating shifts can throw off your normal sleep-wake rhythm. So can working long hours, frequent travel and jet lag. A disrupted schedule often includes irregular diet and exercise, both of which are important for good rest.
The sleep problems can be diagnosed.
Following questions can help identify the severity of your sleep problem:
How long has this sleep problem lasted?
How much has it interfered with your normal day?
Are there any underlying problems--stress, relationship issues?
Do you have an odd work schedule?
Have you had recent or frequent travel?
Are you a smoker? How heavy?
Do you drink alcohol? How much and how often?

Treatments depend on the source of the problem

Physical factors
Treatment for sleep apnea typically involves one of three approaches:
Surgical repair of airway or nasal impairment
An oral appliance worn over the teeth to open the jaw wider at night
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine
The laser surgery and somnoplasty are new outpatient procedures geared toward helping those with a snoring problem.

Psychological factors
Sleep disruption caused by an underlying psychological disorder, .
Lifestyle factors
relaxation behaviors
regular exercise
regular bedtime and risetime hours
limited alcohol and caffeine consumption
optimization of the bedroom environment to be dark and quiet
Try to limit your activities that fall within an hour of sleep-time to those that induce sleep, like listening to soft music. Leave television, work, and Net surfing to the family room or home office. Don't try to "force" yourself to sleep. You'll just lie awake staring at the clock. After 20 minutes of wakefulness, go to another room to read or watch TV. Go back to bed only when you're tired enough to sleep.

Enjoy Life

Dr.Mojo

Answer 4

You need to reset your body clock. Try staying up an entire 24 hour period and sleep early the next night and wake up your ideal time and try to continue same pattern. If not I would reccomend some good Marijuana.

Answer 5

You may be under some sort of stress and of course the anxiety of not sleeping can wake you up too.

Pl. try Kali Phos 6X tablets (homeopathic medicine) 4-6 tablets at night time for a few days. To my knowledge, it is quite safe and non-habit forming. Relaxes you and helps you get good sleep. Of course, I am not a doctor and so you are acting on my recommendation at your own risk without any liability on my part.

Answer 6

I have the same problem, because I am bi-polar. My mind won't shut down at night. It races from thought to thought. I tried many relaxation techniques, and finally I had to resort to prescription meds. Ambien has worked the best. If you are apposed to meds, try reading a book or listening to soft music. Also, most doctors recommend exercising 20 min/day if you are physically able. Somehow, this helps regulate your sleep cycle.

Answer 7

Try these tips: 1) Make your bedroom as comfortable as possible. 2) Listen to relaxing music. 3) Drink hot milk before you go to bed. 4) Have a warm bath. 5) Have you tried counting sheeps? 6) If the above don't work, consult a doctor.

Answer 8

Sounds like you are not doing enough physically to make yourself tired before the early morning hours. Is there somethin on your mind that's buggin you? Stress can play a role. And don't drink coffee or pop late in the evening. Are you eating anything different?

Answer 9

Its good to stay away from flourecent lighting and computers before bed. Try to release everthing you are thinking about before you go to bed. Do not do things on your bed other then sleeping because your body will identify your bed as a place of sleep. Bananas or milk are good before bed. Also, you can try something called rescue rememdy. It works great for sleeping and its all natural. Find it at a health food store. good luck

Answer 10

Perhaps something is playing on your mind, could be you are going through a stage of depression. I strongly suggest you go to your local doctor and he may be able to help you. I don't know wether you are a drinker or not but that will disturb your sleep patterns also. Best of luck

Answer 11

Try to avoid eating anything heavy before you go to bed, this can make you feel uncomfortable when you try to sleep. If you are thinking about too many things when you are trying to sleep, this can make your mind race around in circles and falling asleep isn't possible. Try thinking of the number one, and just repeat the number "one" in your head over and over again slowly. Soon you'll forget about everything else and only think about "one". Try breathing in slowing through your nose, hold it in, and slowly exhale, but do it naturally. Oh yeah and a really comfy bed helps too!