insomnia help?

Question

I cant sleep for two weeks I have been averaging about 3 hours of sleep a night I have not been eating much could this have anything to do with this

Answer 1

I agree that depression can create sleeping problems. You may need medication and some prescribed medications to help you sleep until the depression medication can kick in. Women generally suffer more from sleep related disturbances more often than men, and there are specific times in their lives when this is more apt to happen. Talk to your doctor. Ongoing lack of sleep will begin to take its toll and you will feel its effects very soon in other areas of your life.

Answer 2

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 3

lack of sleep and loss of appetite are some of the symptoms of depression.If you sleep during the day chances are you will not be sleepy at night.Are you still doing the things that make you happy.?Are you unmotivated,having lack of interest in evry day living.Do you isolate yourself from your friends?If not then the cause of your lack of sleep may be poor sleep hygiene.Try taking a relaxing tub bath just before going to bed.Do not do any strenuous exercises before going to bed.Try not to get upset just before you go to bed.You could try drinking a warm glass of milk.The tritphan in the warmed up milk does induce sleep (but this is contrversy)Play soft relaxing music as you try to fall asleep.

Answer 4

... yes! ... here's my secret ... 2 hours before you plan on getting into bed, take 2 capsules of Red Yeast Rice (you can get it cheap at Wal-mart), and 1 calcium tablet and 1 magnesium tablet and one Meletonin tablet ... you'll sleep like a baby and feel great in the morning ...