I have been dealing with it for a year. It took me 5 months 2 finally find the right doctor and get help. I lost a year of college and had 2 leave b/c of my medical problems. I have been trying 2 make an effort 2 get my life back on track slowly. I moved into an apartment & found a part time job & plan on going back 2 college. My roomate knew that I had a sleeping problem b4 we moved in. I try 2 keep a constitent sleep schedule. There was no problem until my roomate got a boyfriend. They made a lot of noise @ night-blasting music & slamming doors. I talked 2 my roomate abt it & she said she would be quiet. I know my roomate has rights, but I do 2. We compromised that if he was over he'd be gone by 11:00. Well that didn't work. Now she keeps coming in around 4:00 a.m. & is really noise. I got a new job & the noise affects my sleeping. I'm thinking abt moving home & quiting. Or should I see my doctor..I don't want 2 quit-it's like I'm back 2 where i was b4 i got help-What should I do?
2007-03-28 02:00:42 · 8 answers · asked by Angel B 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
DON'T quit! You have done so well getting to where you are now. It's a long difficult process, I know.
Think about moving apartment but keep your job.
Best wishes
2007-03-28 02:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have a legitimate health condition, try asking the school to get you a different roommate or even get you a place where you can be alone. Some colleges have single dorm rooms that are usually reserved for upper classmen. But due to your special circumstances, they might be able to give you one. I would pursue this first since it seems like your roommate really doesn't care.
In the meantime, you could ask your current roommate if she could stay at the boyfriend's place once in a while - that way you can get some quiet nights to yourself. You might need to live off campus by yourself. Or, if you moved back home, can you go to college locally?
p.s. there are tons of ear plugs out there made specifically for sleeping. Try some different ones to find out which are the most comfortable. I'm a light sleeper and have a hard time falling asleep, so I use them a lot to drown out traffic. You didn't mention if your doctor prescribed anything to help you sleep (like Ambien). You might not to be one something like that, at least when you are at college.
Don't quit college! It's soooooo worth the hard work. Your health comes first - so if you need to find a new place to live, or a new college or a new job, don't be afraid to make that leap. You can get it all worked out. Sometimes you have to be willing to "think outside the box" and accomplish something in a way you didn't visualize before. I have mild insomnia, so I feel for you. Good luck! It sounds like you are halfway to realizing your dream.
2007-03-28 02:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by bitsonews 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me 2, I have been having problems with college too---- First of all tho, u need to be living in a place where even ANYONE could sleep... I mean if it is noisy, that is just rude to anyone, let alone someone who has trouble sleeping.
Second, I like to read to put me to sleep lol. Even if it's a good book, once I'm laying in bed on my side with a little night light on, I fall asleep so easily. Also, drink warm milk. It sounds weird, but I've been doing that since I was little and it definately works.
Good luck
2007-03-28 02:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sophie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you learn to become more open and receptive, quiet and without desires or the need to do something?
being open and receptive is called "Yin"...the feminine, or the valley.
imagine that there is a pond in this valley
when no fears or desires stir the surface of the pond
the water forms a perfect mirror
in this mirror
you can see God
and you can see creation
go into the valley
be still
and watch the pond
go as often as you wish
your silence will grow
the pond will never run dry
the valley, the pond, and God are all within you
2007-03-28 02:23:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know u r not seek , of course u want to relax and sleep peacefully and those wierdo's people are nto educated and no respect to others and first of all no one owns the place so , u r not d one has a problem , them . So find a new place to live . I am same as you until that im married and we both working , i don't want any noise or light , droping of the water i used to close it . then only i will feel better .
I had a lot of enemy bec. of luck of respect to people are sensitive like us . it's ahrd but do some solution and me i found good place with people whom are respective ,am working in gulf and i don't want to live with co nationality better to other coz their know if u r asleep or tired and they respect it as i do for them .
So find a place for you ..
2007-03-28 02:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by amwid-u:) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angel B. It's sad that this problem with your roommate had to escalate this far. The director of housing should have been notified with a Dr's notification to represent you. I'm a dad who's very aware of these types of problems. You see I'm in the same boat as you. I'm a light sleeper who had uncontrolled seemingly major thoughts racing through my mind.
I wish you lived near here as there's an excellent woman
Psychiatrist who over a very short period of time solved my problem.
2007-03-28 02:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some valium? Or tell them off, nicely.Or you could do well with ear plugs. Silicon ones work really well and are very comfortable too. Good luck! :)
2007-03-28 02:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by nylahs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a no-brainer. Sit down and talk again with your mate and if he does not listen, you might as well consider moving out.
2007-03-28 02:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by Athena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋