not sleeping?

Question

i hate sleeping at night and i can sometimes sleep a lil duing the day...but my doc is like not so keen on the idea of putting my on meds for sleeping at a young age of 22...but because of not sleeping i'm missing work...ne suggestions

Answer 1

You should first address the reason as to why you hate sleeping at night, so I would tell my doctor and ask to be referred to a sleep disorders clinic, or to someone specialising in the treatment of people with similar problems. Exercise strenuously for 30 - 60 mins daily, but not within 2 hrs of bedtime, and nothing exciting in that time, like TV, loud music, or even reading, unless it is something boring. No coffee or tea within 6 hrs of bedtime. Take Melatonin early in the evening, or Valerian root later (from health food and vitamin stores, or some supermarkets); try to avoid taking, for extended periods of time, over the counter medications like Nyquil or TylenolPM, but they may help, at first. Have a warm bath, with lavender oil, before bedtime, or a warm shower, and put a few drops of it on your pillow, then a glass of very warm milk, or Sleepytime (from Celestial Seasonings), Peppermint, or Chamomile tea. Don't nap during the day, and keep your bed for sleeping only, and your bedroom should be very dark, when the lights are off. Stick to a pre-sleep routine, so your unconscious mind knows that it is time to prepare to go to sleep. In bed, with the lights out, count backwards from 150, and if you make a mistake, start again. Write these tips down, so you will not forget them.

Answer 2

First of all are you on any other meds? Second of all what are you doing right before you go to bed? My suggestion is taking the supplement Melatonin. It is the natural, i guess you could call it a hormone, that makes you sleepy. They sell it at most stores. Another thing that you could do is to try chamomile tea. It is very relaxing and should help you sleep.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If you want to try a sleeping aid for a short time, I think you should be able to. Your age has nothing to do with it. You are having trouble sleeping and it is affecting your life. Short term sleeping pills do not hurt you. If you are otherwise healthy, I would think you could find a doctor who would prescribe something for you for a month or so. If you get "in the habit of sleeping," it should come easier for you.

Answer 5

young age of 22?
I'd see a different doctor. My neurologist gave me some ambien when I complained about insomnia when I was 24.

Answer 6

why do you hate sleeping at night. Do you try to sleep and can't or do you try to stay awake?