I have a lot of problems sleeping. I don't know what is wrong, but my sholders are always uncomfortable. I just bought myself a $100 memory foam matress topper and it doesn't even help that much! Am I sleeping the wrong way or something? Every night I just toss and turn without any sleep. I can't afford another mattress, or another mattress topper. So it must be some kind of sleep disorder, maybe? And also, no matter what time I go to bed, I wake up at the same time. I could fall asleep at 2 am and wake up at 7 in the morning as usual. On the weekends. RAWR!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!!
2007-03-23 08:21:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It doesn't sound like a sleep disorder - but of course your GP / doctor could rule that out for you. I wake at 6 every morning - unless I'm seriously hungover ha ha.. Waking up at 7 sounds ok, if it doesn't interfere with your work life. If you need more sleep - then going to bed earlier would seem to be the easiest solution. While a good mattress is important... tossing and turning and could be caused by stress... so perhaps you have something on your mind that needs attention ? You can buy a guided meditation cd for about 10 euro ... they can be quite effective in terms of releasing tension held in the body, before you go to sleep. Problems in the shoulders, to me, suggest stress ("The weight of the world on your shoulders...." ) - but you could try sleeping without a pillow - to align your spine and take the pressure off your shoulders. : )
2007-03-23 08:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by Maeve N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could tell you this phenomenon fades with age. . . it doesn't. I have an 8 year old son, 4 year old twins. I have begun telling them to get shoes on and go to the bathroom 30 MINUTES before I *actually* intend to leave. And even then - someone can't find a shoe, someone "doesn't need to potty" (and then, goes and pees for eons), and then? Getting them all in the car and buckled up takes an additional ten minutes. They're like a herd of cattle, hovering at a gate - they stand in the hallway, confused, even though they each have two simple tasks to do, and the tasks never vary. Sigh. Yeah, I'd put baby down. You know the drill - she is a smart little cookie, and wants what she wants - you. But I'm a bit hardened, there are moments when two twins are crying, and a mom just has to find a way to continue to function in spite of the racket and stress. Don't worry about the barking - he's resilient, and it's a good introduction to the fact that in the future, adults will be telling him what to do without a hug and kiss, and he needs to respond in a timely fashion. Sigh. Hang in there, mom. :)
2016-03-29 01:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say, but it could be your mattress! Sleeping on a bad matress can keep you from sleeping. You might want to try a white noise machine or run something that makes white noise, like a fan. If you have insurance, you could try speaking to your doctor about having a sleep study. That way you can find out if it is a matter of comfort or a medical problem. Also try some good sleep hygeine measures.
Some measures of sleep hygiene include:
Going to bed and getting up at the same time each day.
Establishing a regular bedtime routine.
Using relaxation techniques (or meditation) shortly before sleep. Allow at least 1 hour to unwind before bedtime.
Restricting sleep to just the bedroom.
Avoiding large meals within one hour of sleep.
Regular, vigorous, daily exercise, preferably in the morning.
Getting adequate exposure to natural daylight every day.
Avoiding exercise less than 1 hour before going to sleep.
Avoiding, if possible, napping during the day.
Keeping the bedroom at a comfortable temperature. It is better for the bedroom to be slightly cooler—losing body heat has been shown to help the onset of slow wave (deep) sleep.
Keeping the bedroom as dark as possible.
Avoiding stimulants of any kind within one hour of retiring, e.g., caffeine or alcohol (which in smaller doses can act as a stimulant), except at the direction of a physician. People who are sensitive to stimulants, or who consume them in quantity, may need to extend this restriction to six or more hours before they attempt to sleep.
Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable. Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent. And try to keep it quiet. You could use a fan or a white noise machine to help block outside noises. The fan should be left at the lowest clearly audible level, as a loud fan would be counter productive.
2007-03-23 08:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by dolphincutie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be your eating to late at night. Don't drink anymore sodas, especially coke, its bad for you anyway. Try to exercise before you sleep, at least half hour cardio. Maybe your mentally tired but not physically. You shouldn't take any meds, they give you weird affects, like cooking and driving while sound asleep! Try to write down stuff you do during the day and see if your upset that you didn't finish something or that your angry at someone/thing. 7 is the time you have to wake up b/c of your job, that happens to everyone. Hope you get better. Good luck!
2007-03-23 08:33:03 · answer #4 · answered by T-girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might also consider experimenting with different thickness of pillows. If the aches and tension are in your neck and shoulders (instead of your back) it could mean that you're sleeping with your head/neck at an awkward angle.
As far as waking up at the same time, I can't help you. I do the same thing too, at 4:30 am every day.
2007-03-23 08:33:44 · answer #5 · answered by Aaron W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just had sleep lab last night.checked in at 7:30 and out at 6 this morning .the tech told me about my snoring which was quite a surprise my husband told me i don't snore at home I go to sleep at 2 and wide awake at 5 so you and i are riding in the same boat.My Dr. suggested the sleep lab for me and i'm hoping they'll have my problem resolved in two weeks that's when the results will be back.They think it's sleep apnea with the tests they'll be able to see which one i have.hope this will encourage to visit your doctor and tell him about this problem. my friends and family gave me a new name ( THE WALKING TIME BOMB )i'll be praying for you .
2007-03-23 08:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by kack21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a sleeping aid pill such as lunesta.....but ask a doctor for more information to make sure that it is okay for you to have because if you are taking any other medications or anything you could become seriously ill so be careful and be sure that you get information about it before you take any type of sleeing aid.
Good Luck!
2007-03-23 08:32:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's just your shoulders, it's probably a posture or muscle issue. Are you not tired & unable to stay asleep unrelated to physical discomfort? Could be you're not getting enough exercise.
2007-03-23 08:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by jakomo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you hungry
is it noisy, clock ticking, neighbors, traffic sounds
are you thirsty
do you have to go bathroom
is it too light, need more darkness
2007-03-23 08:28:30 · answer #9 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋