I think its been a year maybe less but I can't fall asleep. I lay there fo like 2 or 3 hourse wide awake and I just can't fall alseep till like midnight 1 am which makes me tired seeing as how my day starts at 5:15 am. What could this be what should I do. Could this be a trigger for sleep paralyisis. Just help me please i beg of you.
2007-03-05 23:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by purplepurp21 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm sorry that you're having a tough time sleeping! I know how frustrating it can be to be tired all day long, and then get to your cozy bed--and not be able to fall asleep!
Have you tried listening to soft music, like sounds of the ocean? That can sometimes help.
Sometimes I'll "trick" my body into falling asleep by creating "dreams" while I'm still awake. I'll think about being in a hot air balloon, drifting up and away. I don't put any pressure on myself to falli asleep, I just use imagery.
Other times, I try a hot cup of milk with honey.
An hour before bed I try to relax and calm my mind. It might sound a little selfish, but I make that "me" time. Even though I may not be stressed at the moment, I make this time special for me, and I'll listen to music or read, or type Yahoo! Answers!
If all else fails, see if a doctor can prescribe something such as Ambien CR or Lunesta. I had to quit the Ambien because it made me sleep walk too much. Lunesta works wonders for me though. I have had terriffic luck.
Natural medicines such as Melatonin and Valarien did not work for me, but they do work for others.
Sometimes taking a hot shower or bath can be relaxing.
Try not to think about what stresses you out, if it is possible. Tell yourself that it's not going to get solved or fixed tonight, and there's no use thinking about it anymore (till tomorrow).
I would also suggest that you try other ways of combating your stress, if it is possible. Keep a journal, go for a walk, pick up a new hobby, or talk to someone. I have found these useful.
Good luck to you, and I hope it helps.
Oh, one more thing...if nothing works, I would consider seeing a doctor if you haven't already...sometimes insomnia is a symptom of a more serious medical condition.
Know that I'll be keeping you in prayer.
God Bless,
Chris
2007-03-08 12:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this will sound crazy. If you are in bed and can not go back to sleep and its been more than 20mins. Get out of bed. Go do something, read a book, write whatever may be on your mind, drink sleepy time herbal tea, watch TV until you feel sleepy again. Just get out of bed. To help with your adjustment back to sleep, try not to do anything but sleep and have sex in your bed. Now on to sleep paralysis unfortunately this could lead to some sort of sleep paralysis. But you are at the same risk as some one that does shift work. Sleep paralysis is alot more prominent in Narcoleptic then any other sleep disorder.
2007-03-07 06:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bama sweetie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need a lil more info, like do you think about alot of stuff while your just laying there? If so your brain won't shut off so try having a notepad by your bed with a pen and write everything down that you can't get out of your mind.If that doesn't work... You could have a sleeping disorder. :(
2007-03-05 23:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not get into the habit of take some pills. Go to a doc he can give u the best advice. Please do try taking a glass of milk before u sleep and avoid coffee/tea 3hrs before u sleep. Also avoid watching television an hr before u sleep and can have some light music. Hope this helps.
Gud Luck!! God Bless!
2007-03-06 01:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Tan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A benzodiazipine called temazepam, restoril this will help, need drs prescript, potentially habbit forming good luck it works like a charm.
2007-03-06 00:14:58 · answer #5 · answered by nightdreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋