I live a pretty normal life. Work/school during the day, nothing usually at night. When I am home during the day, I could have no trouble falling asleep if I wanted. I'll be reading on my bed and slowly start to doze off just very peacfully. I never let myself doze though, because that makes it even harder to sleep at night. Well then come night, and I will be in the exact same situation, after near passing out all day, but I can't sleep. Reading doesn't help, no caffeine or cigs all day, and nothing. I'll just lay there awake. Thinking, not thinking, thinking about nothing, meditating. No results. The only thing that works is Rx sleep meds, but I just don't get why I can sleep fine during the day!
2007-03-07 15:15:38 · 5 answers · asked by havish 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
From reading your post, It sounds like you may need to get more excercise. Many times people work at a desk during the day, come home tired, but are unable to sleep at night. Try exercising early in the evening before dinner. A walk of several miles, jogging or a bike ride. Avoid alcohol as it can act as a stimulant for some people. Try not to eat any food after 7:00 pm especially sugary or fatty foods. Don't lay in bed until it is time for you to sleep. If you want to read or watch TV, do it in a chair, but not in your bed. Take a warm bath or shower before you go to bed and then do not watch TV when you go to bed. It may take a couple of nights, but I bet you will find that you will sleep better.
Exercise is key to getting a good nights sleep. Remember the days when you were a kid and you played all day and slept like a rock at night? Learn to play like a child again. Shoot hoops, ride a bike, roller-blade or play soccer. If you are unable to do that try swimming at the local Y.
Good luck and Good night!
2007-03-07 16:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by cavalierkcs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems the obvious answer is that you are nocturnal? Sori - I had to..... what i would recommend is that you stay up all day and for as long as you possibly can , that same night, until say midnite then try to sleep, if this doesnt work, stay up again the very next day and you should surely get sleep the next night. I originally thought that perhaps you have some phobia or abuse or issue at night, hopefully not..... Go see a doctor if this doesnt work, sleeping pills could assist the first few nights sleep until your body clock gets back into normal sleep pattern. Good Luck
2007-03-08 04:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by gudsport 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try working out in the early evenings or get yourself really tired (rearrange your furniture). Clean off the sweat with a long warm soak in the bathtub. Get into your flanel PJs after drinking a tall glass of milk. Tuck yourself in with some soothing jazzy tunes. Dim the lights.
Good night, sleep tight, and don't let the bed genies bite.
A clean and comfy sleeping area could also be a key to a good night's sleep. Make sure you change your sheets at least once a week.
2007-03-07 23:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by sk|TTLes™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that your sleep disorder prevent you for living your normal life, better consult a doctor with specialty in this field. They might put you to some tests to determine the cause of your problem.
2007-03-07 23:24:50 · answer #4 · answered by dondatu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it maybe stress related, if prescripiton medications help i would see a docotor or councelor.
2007-03-07 23:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by brandi g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋