I cant sleep! help, ideas?

Question

i need a way to help me fall asleep because my mom is worried about me and tells me that i need to have a normal sleeping pattern. Im a 15 year old boy and i have already been to the dr about it and it doesnt seem to be improving. im taking zoloft and seeing a therapist because the dr. thinks that i have things on my mind. She's right, i know that im up thinking about things, but sometimes i'm not thinking at all its like my subconcious is thinking too loudly so i can hear a machine hum that stops me from sleeping but i dont know what i'm thinking about. how can i stop myself from thinking when i dont know what im thinking about? im getting worried because therapy and meds havent worked and ive tried some other things, but it gets better then worse i dont have a sleep pattern. somedays i would get no sleep or just 2 hours. how can i sleep?

i have not been diagnosed with anything as far as mental disorders go, I am being treated for normal stress. I have tried Benadryl but most times that doesnt work either. I am just too awake thinking to sleep. Sometimes I even feel tired enough to sleep but I want to stay up because something is nagging me but i dont know what. I need to get a good sleep pattern because when i was goining to school I was groggy and sleepy all day, but not usually tired ehough to sleep when i got home. I need sleep but I cant get it unless I sleep in because usually if Im sleeping then i will stay asleep. One other thing, i cant do anything too loud to help me sleep because my family is sleeping so i have to be quiet. This means no TV and my music has to be really quiet.

Answer 1

One thing is for sure don't lay in the dark trying to go to sleep because all you do is get more frustrated. Watch a movie that is a light comedy anything but a drama. Try reading something light until you get sleepy. It is tough to do but don't go to bed with negative thinking, such as I just know I'm not going to sleep tonight because you just get more up tight and have even more trouble going to sleep. Try getting in the recliner or on the couch to help relax you so your mind in on something besides TRYING to go to sleep. I don't know if you drink dost drinks with a lot of caffiene but that definitely will keep you awake. You might want to try drinking all caffiene drinks and avoid chocolate which is also high in caffiene. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

No offense, but you are seeing a therapist and taking Zoloft. Now you’re on a message board asking for ideas on how to sleep.

I think Zoloft is an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant drug rather than a sleep aid.

If I were you I would either have a more in depth discussion with my therapist (is he/she a psychiatrist or a regular physician?) or find a new one.

Most doctors today do little more than prescribe drugs, but they know very little about pharmacology. They get their information from the drug companies’ sales reps.

The old saying was, “A pill a day keeps the doctor away.” In today’s world, “A pill a day keeps the patient away (from the doctor).” Many doctors today have well over 3,000 patients. They don’t have time to diagnose and prescribe, so they just prescribe. They often let the patient tell them which well-advertised drug he/she would like to try. Some doctors are no longer physicians. They are pill-pushers.

If you are physically active you should be able to sleep.

You need to attend to this matter sooner rather than later. If you convince yourself that you can't sleep you will have a serious problem down the road.

Answer 3

Develop a "schedule" to part of the evening a few hours before bed. Try to exercise outside air is really nice as getting someone sleepy, but Don't exercise too close to bed time, don't drink caffeine, limit sugar, and make sure you're eating a balanced diet. Medications don't always make it easier to sleep, but it is okay to take Benadryl at higher doses, I don't want to tell you how much (although I know) because I feel that you should consult your doctor (family practice not your therapist) before taking any medication. Try to find a book that you can read before bed... put a time on how long you read (like one chapter, or 15 minutes) then turn off lights (or use a night light if you want) and relax in bed.

Answer 4

diverse human beings advise a warm tub (which keeps me up) or an uneventful e book or song that are all good techniques yet once you won't be able to get to sleep attempt Melatonin, Tylenol PM, or Benedryl or between the sleep aids on the industry. I certainly have additionally heard in case you utilize a lotion or fragrance with lavender & camomele on your wrists and palms at nighttime that is going to assist you get to sleep. It does artwork yet i take advantage of a fave fragrance or hand lotion, the scent helps you flow off to sleep. evade caffeine 6-8 hours earlier mattress, this includes sodas and chocolate. extremely delicate song (i take advantage of classical lullabyes) or song without words became low until you may extremely pay attention them could help additionally, they help me. i desire a sort of suggestions assist you get to sleep.

Answer 5

Go to the store and buy melatonin. It is a natural herb that will help you sleep. Our brains produce this chemical naturally, so it is harmless and really does work. It is also cheaper than seeing a Dr. and getting on medication. Hope this helps.
One more thing have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Answer 6

Are you alert? Do you feel ok without sleep? If so, maybe you just don't need a whole lot of sleep. Otherwise, take 2 benedryls. They do a good job of knocking me out when needs be. You are to young to have a couple drinks - that also helps me when I feel tense in the evening.
I think that if you feel ok though - like you get 2 hours and are fine, then don't let your mom and doctor worry you - just realize that's how your body is and it will change if it needs to.

Answer 7

First of all u might want to relax.Clear your mind.Still cant sleep? Try reading something. I read magazines when i cant sleep and i read so much that my eyes feel burnt out so i can finally sleep.Think of happy things in life and u might fall asleep.

Answer 8

so you have problems sleeping right. what helps me sleep is have a tv in your room watch it and it makes your eyes heavy then fall asleep or read a book that will also help. At the worst take benadril because when im sick my mom give me benadril and im out sleeping.

Answer 9

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 http://www.nosleep.in/insomniacause.html

Answer 10

OK! Calm down................and relax try to clear your mind as much as possible, lay down get comfortable, and close your eyes........................Take a deep breath in and blow out slowly, then think of something quiet and peacful, it helps if you feel like your in a hammock swaying slowly back and forth, unless you get seasick easily then forget that, then go back to your happy place and focus on one thing, nothing active, something likeriver or the ocean....drift off to sleep.