Sleep disorder, I'm having some weird problems?

Question

Hey, I have a problem. When I go to bed, even if I'm dead tired, I can't go to sleep. I stay awake and I think about the past. Things that went wrong, things I'm not proud of, mistakes, just everything I wish I could forget. Then I start to think of things that could happen, to me, my kids, my husband, everyone. This usually keeps me up until about 3 or 4 am when I just give up and take some tylenol pm or drink some beer. What's the problem? why am I doing this? This has been happening for at least 6 months. Is this an actual medical condition, is there something wrong with me, or am I just a worrywart? When I do fall asleep I have vivid dreams full of violence and death. I am a peaceful happy person, so I don't understand.

i actually exercise everyday

Answer 1

I coulde be depression or just stress but you should seek professional help because it is effecting your sleep and you can't handle others things w/o adequate sleep.

Answer 2

I have been dealing with a sleep disorder for years. Once u r asleep do u stay asleep or wake frequently? Try the new over the counter medicine called sleep md. Available at Walgreen's. Try reading before u go to sleep, it may help. My doctor has had me on so many different meds. Ambien will definitely get u to sleep but u may not stay sleep-. I currently take roserem and it seems to be working for the time being. There are also some natural remedies also. Try ur local GNC. My doctor say valarian root or hot tea helps. GOOD LUCK

Answer 3

sounds like you have some worries deep down that are coming to the surface when you are tired and not aware enough to keep them hidden.

therapy can be really great - if you can afford it - paying someone to decode your behavior can be really illuminating :)

you can try changing your pattern relating to sleep to address that problem directly, but my guess is that you will need to address the things in your dreams and worries before you can really find peace at night.

take a hot bath or shower, stop drinking caffeine, drinking more than 2 drinks has been proven to interrupt sleeping patterns so if you do consider stopping, read a big long old classic novel before going to bed, get a sound machine, etc. I listen to the radio and find that it gives my mind something to think about when it's tired so I don't get wrapped up in the drama of the day as much.

Answer 4

You could have a sleep disorder but more than likely you are not giving yourself "wind down time". I have the same problem and generally set up after everyone else is asleep for awhile and listen to soft music or read till I'm sleepy. Being sleepy is not the same as being tired...sometimes you get "too tired to sleep"
last, but not least, if I can't turn my mind off, I start a long conversation with God...works every time!

Answer 5

You might try this " exercise" for when you get into bed. Go over the events of the day, from morning to night, as if you are watching a movie of your day. (Time-speeded up, naturally). Don't judge anything, just review the events and conversations. Many people fall asleep before they finish the little review. This helps to pre-digest your daily experiences, so your dreams might be more peaceful. Monks and mystics often practice some version of this. Instead of trying to forget your past, you review it, objectively, and so become desensitized or de-traumatized.

Answer 6

Vivid dreams could indicate that you have low blood sugar so get it checked out. Try to exercise in the day and keep a journal and put everthing in that journal. When you are about to sleep, don' think of anything, take a warm bath before bed and drink some warm milk.
These things you think of may be in your subconscious mind. All thorough the day. Keep telling yourself positive things. When this happnes at night only YOU can make yourself feel better and change your thinking to positive thoughts like. EVERYTHING is going to be Okay...I'm Okay...keep saying it over and over.
If that still doesn't work then go to your doctor who either may refer you to mild therapy or sleeping pills or both.
:)
Take care,
Rachel

Answer 7

You sound like a woman, women worry a lot more than men, so this is normal. Perhaps if before you go to bed you journal your thoughts on paper, including what you need to do tomorrow, you can get to sleep faster. You might also look at exercising some, as that will tire you out for bedtime!

Answer 8

it sounds like anxiety and yes it is a medical condition that can be fixed with medication. Just go to the doctor and tell him this. I had this problem a year ago and i am 19 i used them for less then a month and went back to "normal". Good luck

Answer 9

I had similar problems a few years ago and now paxil does wonders for me to clear my mind enough to relax and sleep.
See a Doctor before you get so exhausted you can not function and end up in a fender bender like i did or worse!
It is a form of anxiety that you and many others like myself have to deal with, so get some help.

Good luck

Answer 10

Hi fellow worrywart here......I really understand what you are going through, I have tried the ecedrin p.m., didn't work, was prescribed amitriptyline didn't work, here is what did work for me, oddly it is xanyx..it is actually an anti anxiety drug but works for me, my worries stop and allow me to get a good night sleep. Before it my nights were just like yours, very miserable, i would replay over and over every thing I have ever done wrong etc........(that took all night!!!lol).......it's just what worked for me, it is a prescription med. and is very inexpensive......hope this helps, it sounds like you are anxious but only at night when you have time to reflect....good luck to you....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Answer 11

Try to relax before bed don't stress out and when you do go to bed listen to some relaxing music or talk with your husband about things that went right in your life. Also don't think about those things when you go to bed. I hope this info helps! If it doesn't then maybe you can talk to your doctor about it.