What to do about having trouble sleeping?

Question

I have been having trouble to getting sleep. I know that part of it is because of my clinical depression, but I still need to find something else to help me.

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Answer 1

there is a few different things you can try, the basic ones are reading before going to sleep, having a bath, taking a walk just to clear your head and de-stress. try and resolve any problems you have (any that can be resolved) before trying to go to sleep. Don't think to much about trying to sleep. I have bipolar so struggle with sleep on both ends when I am manic and when I am depressed. good luck

Answer 2

Well, there are a few things you can do here. You can try the old remedies for sleep, like drinking warm milk, taking a hot bath, and keeping a lavender scent in your bedroom. You can also try meditation, a simple clearing of the mind as you're lying in bed or right before. If all else fails, take Benadryl. Don't take Tylenol PM because you don't want to take Tylenol every night, as this will cause damage to your liver. And you really don't want to take something like Ativan or other prescription sleep aids, because it is very easy to become dependent on them. Benadryl will knock you right out and it is not addictive or harmful to you.

Answer 3

You weren't sexually molested were you? That can trigger sleep problems and fear of sleeping alone in kids. If that's the case then you'll need a lot of therapy and possibly medication. If nothing has happened to you and it's just plain fear you have, the good news is that you can overcome your fears by facing them. Don't watch scary movies before bed, and maybe a cup of sleepytime tea will help?

Answer 4

Well you can try to drink some warm milk before sleep, some reading, a movie, or some relaxing music. But don't take pills unless you want to wake up with a some what hang over.
Hope i helped.

Answer 5

Well you can try to not take in that much caffeine, and possibly try a sleep aid like Tylenol PM. I didn't read your Blog so I don't have any idea what is on it I am just giving you this bit of a suggestion!

Answer 6

I can relate i began to exercise like a freak. I ate right and when i couldnt sleep i began an exercise regimine earlier in the day would dance to music and i bought a treadmill, and now i upgraded to a gym member ship. If you work the body it must rest worked 4 me.
Hey if it dosent work youll look fine as can be.

Answer 7

Have you ever heard of sleep hygiene? I have lousy sleep hygiene and pay a high price for it, but we're not talking about me. There are a lot of websites that talk about sleep hygiene, but I think the two I'm linking to here are really good. One offers information about sleep hygiene itself, and the other gives a screening test to see if sleep hygiene is where your problem lies.

Sleep hygiene information: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/sleep-hygiene

Sleep hygiene test: http://discoveryhealth.queendom.com/sleep_hygiene_abridged_access.html

Answer 8

sleep will give you better coping ability with the depression.
do not be too proud to see a dr and get some med to help you sleep.

Answer 9

Try taking a sleeping pill that usually works. good luck =)

Answer 10

Try going through the steps of baking a cake, in your mind.