Did you ever suffer from insomnia?

Question

What did you do for this problem?
I am awake from 60 hours ago.

Answer 1

For me, it comes and goes with advancing age or stress. Stop eating after 7pm, really helps, with water your only beverage the rest of the time. Do not marathon tv. If awake get totally out of bed sit and read---that drops me off. Alittle warm milk also helps. If its tension or anxiety, 1/2 bottle beer knocks me out. There you have my secrets. If your up all night---remember the next day don't nap just do your best to stay up and away from all caffeine after noon time. good luck.

Answer 2

If you've been awake for two and a half days straight, you should consult a doctor about this problem. It is not normal or healthy to go that long without sleep. You might have simple insomnia and need prescription sleeping pills, or you might have some other more serious problem. Make a doctor's appointment right away.

Answer 3

Yes, we all do suffer insomnia, but not for 60 hours.
Make sure you are not on drugs, and medication which might deter you from falling asleep,
2. Do not drink caffine, or alcohol before bedtime.
3.Take a cool or hot shower/bath before bedtime with your favourite aroma bath products.
4. Clean sheets and bedding.
5. Sleep on things/ do not think anything before bedtime, but write a memo "Things to do tomorrow".
I hope this will help.
Sweet Dreams!

Answer 4

Do something productive like get a job. When I wasn't working full time years ago I had the same problem. Now I work 50 hours a week and can fall asleep at any time.

good Luck,

Answer 5

1. Play a soothing relaxation tape or CD. Pop in a tape or a CD with soothing nature sounds. Play it at a low volume. Let the sounds of the beach, forest, or a rainstorm lull you to sleep.


2. Get up. If you can't sleep, get out of bed. Grab a book. Read for half an hour to an hour. Now, try again. You may be able to sleep, finally.


3. Take a warm bath. Can't sleep? Relax body and soul in a warm tub full of sea salts or bubble bath. Be careful not to fall asleep in the tub!


4. Practice self-relaxation. Starting with your toes and working your way up to your head, tighten and loosen all of the muscles in your body. Tell yourself over and over, as you are doing this, that you are getting very sleepy.


5. Try deep breathing to relax yourself. Take full, deep breaths. Feel the oxygen fill your lungs. Feel your body as it pulls in and pushes out with each inward and outward breath.


6. No naps! Don't take a noon nap or an afternoon siesta. Get up early and stay up all day. Go to bed at a reasonable hour. This should help you to get a peaceful night's rest.


7. Avoid caffeine after dinner. Don't forget this doesn't mean just coffee... tea, chocolate, and soft drinks all include caffeine.


8. Don't stare at your alarm clock, focusing on how little sleep you are going to get! This will only raise your stress level, making it harder to sleep. If you have to, cover the digital display on your alarm!


9. Use your bedroom as a bedroom should be used, for sex and sleep. Don't watch TV in bed. Don't bring your laptop to bed. Don't use your bedroom as an office/sleep space! Create a soothing, relaxing environment for sleep and intimate encounters with your significant other.


10. Set the thermostat at a temperature that will help you fall asleep. If it's too hot, or too cold, you are bound to toss and turn. Find a comfortable temperature for sleeping and set your thermostat there every night before bedtime.


11. Increase your exercise level. Take a morning or evening walk on a daily basis. Just by slightly increasing your exercise level, you can help yourself get to sleep quicker at night. You'll also sleep more soundly!


12. Mellow out for an hour or so before bedtime. Take an hour of quiet time before you try to sleep. Read. Meditate. Just relax. This helps your body to want to go to sleep!


13. Save your worries for another time. If you lay down and begin to worry about bills, health, loved ones, whatever, then you aren't going to sleep. Focus on soothing scenes and pleasant emotions at bedtime. Save your worries for the next day.


14. Arrange to have sex with your mate before going to sleep. This is a great way to relax. Keeps your spouse happy, too!


15. Try the age old trick of counting backwards from a thousand with your eyes closed. Get under the covers, close your eyes, and start counting. Hopefully, you'll never even reach 900.


Good Night! Sweet Dreams!

Answer 6

honestly, i havn't had this problem for years but this works; take two tylenol PM's ,wait 30 mins, and smoke about two grams af marijuana... after eatting such things like cereal, potatoe chips,ect, and watching a little bit of TV. Lay down in bed and you will be very relaxed. have fun and good night.

Answer 7

Try Benadryl

Answer 8

yea when im on uppers- whats your excuse? if you are not on any substances than i suggest taking some- to make you sleep. Then go see a psychiatrist cause you know what they say....