does anyone have any ideas for insomnia other than drugs? I haven't been able to sleep much at all for years

Question

I go to sleep instantly but am awake within twenty minutes and am then awake for the rest of the night. I usually go back to sleep around 6 am for about an hour.

Answer 1

Chocolate makes some people relaxed and sleep.

A bit of alcohol before sleep (eg a bottle of beer or a double whiskey).

Coffee makes some people sleep even though everyone thinks it keeps everyone awake it has the reverse effect on some people.

Answer 2

Sleep comes in balance with other areas of your life and health. When your life is going will, you can skip the meds.

Eat, drink water and healthy fluids,
get fresh air and exercise.
Lowering your stress level, #1 take off your watch and put your cell phone in a drawer for a week.
taking time just for yourself each day - atleast 1/2 hr.
Work on a job or school or project, and when that day's time is completed, walk away, think about something entirely different.
Avoid anger and arguments
Avoid watching movies that give the adrenaline rush - terror, X-games, Violence, extreme emotion, disaster. It can be very difficult to sleep once you've been excited or fearful.
Work in a garden with plants or animals
read a book for the fun of it
listen to "calming music" or play an instrument yourself.
Allow yourself "wind-down time" for atleast an hour befor you plan to get to sleep
Plan your sleep for the same time every day, and make that your commitment 7 days a week.
Go to the bathroom beofre heading to bed.
Sleep alone - so you're not awakened by another person
If you do fall asleep in your recliner chair or on the couch, have a blanket within reach, because moving to a bed in a different room can waken you sufficiently to not be able to get back tosleep.
Some people are bothered by light or noise, or the lack there of. Some sleep best if the air is a little cool, with a fan going. Some feel most secure if there is a nightlight.
Some people living alone actually sleep best with a radio or TV on, so they don't hear house "noises" at night.

Having the same blanket each night that you find to be a soothing texture and comfortable warmth aids in sleep.

Nightie-night.

Answer 3

well sorry to say this but since your under age you need a parent present at all examinations for any doctors and you need your insurance card unless you get your insurance card from your parents some how and have a neighbor that is a friend of yours pose as your dad and that's if he would do it with out telling your parents to . good luck I am not sure how strong the drugs would be but I think they would try to other methods on a 14 year old girl before going to some heavy drug

Answer 4

Have you discussed this with your Dr? Melatonin is used for sleep insomnia. It is a natural supplement in pill form that you can buy at any retail store in the vitamin section.Watch what you do before you go to sleep. Heavy excercise-caffeine intake-smoking-certain medications can keep you awake. You dont say what your age is either. menopause can cause havoc on your sleep patterns.Sominex and benadryl can help too. Good Luck.

Answer 5

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 6

See your doctor.