Okay, I have had insomnia for the past 5 years, and it's getting unmanagable. I am not a candidate for medication, because I have medical problems that would make it a dangerous situation. Basically, I could take the right amount and overdose, or I'd sleep for 16 hours straight (this has happened.) And, on the rare occasion I do fall asleep without 'passing out' from exhaustion, I have these horrible nightmares that make me: wake up, talk, or kick my boyfriend in the groin.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
2007-03-16 21:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have tried: exercise (worked for a few months, then made no difference), teas, music, removing the electronics from my bedroom, meditation, sex, St Johns Wort (made me sick), lavender sprays on pillows, eating a small turkey sandwich at night, and things I can't even recall.
2007-03-16 21:19:48 · update #1
The human neurological system depends on the Vitamin B group for proper function, but there are also comcomitant vitamins and supplements that can help.
I would begin with taking a complete Vitamin B-Complex supplement regularly at bedtime.
I would also supplement Essential Fatty Acids as they are vital in the assimilation of certain vitamins and for the proper functioning of nerve paths. You want to look for them in a health food store - just ask the sales person for a complete Essential Fatty Acids supplement.
So far, we're only talking about general good health.
Next, to help you get to sleep:
don't eat within 2 hours of bed time.
Don't drink alcohol within 2 hrs of bed time.
Don't drink coffee, orange juice, or tea within 2-4 hrs of bed time.
Stop watching TV and rather read a book when you go to bed. Something not too exciting yet entertaining. You'll find yourself caught up in the story and forget about your own concerns, plus you'll already be in bed and ready to sleep.
Take a nice warm bath within 1 hour of bedtime. Play SOFT music.
Send the boyfriend to the Doctor for pain medication (just kidding).
Horrible nightmares are often caused by a lack of B-vitamins and essential fatty acids.
2007-03-16 21:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by flywho 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-03-17 18:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear you're having such a difficult time. This webpage has some good ideas for healthy sleeping habits and insomnia - they do actually work....
http://www.moonslipper.com/tipsforinsomnia.html
2007-03-17 23:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by siobhan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water, eat healthy and get plenty of exercise. It will work like a miracle. You will never sleep better than after a good workout.
2007-03-16 21:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by Celebrate Life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both you and your boyfriend have to pray , you pray to God and he to you. I am not joking about the former. That is greatest solution, only if you repeat a prayer on daily basis at a particular time before going to bed or on the bed itself. It has worked in my case.Happyzzzzzzzzing after quiet praying.
2007-03-16 21:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by seshu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a warm shower and drink warm milk/ tire yourself out by doing lotsa physical work during the day/ take up self-hypnosis
2007-03-16 21:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by dovett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do meditation,best wishes
2007-03-16 21:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by Rim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋