I always seam to have trouble sleeping at night no mater how late I stay up or how early I go to bed.?

Question

I am on a medication and I still don't ever feal rired.I never know when I'm tired and even if I only get 3 hours of sleep im wide awake and ready for the day. Do you know why this happens?

Answer 1

i strongly suggest valerian root. it's great at relieving stress and tension! you can get it over the counter and it's a great sleep aid! if you have one of those "racing minds" or "i can't turn my head off no matter how tired i am" then this will definitely help. you can find at your local grocery store in the pharmacy or herbal remedy section. start off taking 500-1000mgs, 30-45 minutes before you go to bed. now you can get this stuff in capsule form and it's 100% safe (my whole family has been taking it for years and our family doctor actually recommended it) however the only downside is that the more potent the brand your taking the stronger the smell. and this stuff smells AWFUL! but it's worth it. within 5-7 days you should notice a definite change in your sleep.

WARNING! i strongly do not suggest that you take Tylenol PM and booze, in any form or combination. the main ingredient in Tylenol PM and Advil pm, or benadryl for that matter is diphenhydramine. here's what happens when you take it:
You can walk into a drugstore and choose from an array of sleep aids, offered without prescription. The main ingredient of over-the-counter sleeping pills is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are generally taken for allergies, but also make you feel very sleepy. Common over-the-counter sleep medications are Sleep-Eze, Sominex, Nytol, and Unison; they contain antihistamines such as:

diphenhydramine hydrochloride,
diphenhydramine citrate, or
doxylamine succinate.
In general, over-the-counter sleep medications are not a good choice because they:

Are not intended for long-term use.
Interfere with mental alertness during the day, so you should avoid driving and other similar tasks. You may also be at risk for falling asleep
Reduce the quality of your sleep by reducing time you spend in deep sleep.
Use over-the-counter sleep medications only for transient or short-term insomnia and in conjunction with changes to your sleeping habits. Be sure to pay attention to your body’s physical response to these sleep medications.

also look at the links on the website i've listed they have some good remedies!

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hi,

I take it the medication is something to help you sleep and not something you started taking before the onset of this problem.

There are many possibilities unfortunately...stress often being cited. If you've only had this problem for a short time you might consider eliminating things from your diet that might be a stimulant such as coffee and chocolate. Do not use your bed for anything other than sleeping (such as studying, eating, reading, etc) such that laying in your bed become a cue for your mind to sleep. Take a warm shower prior to going to bed and run a fan as the body slowly cooling is also a trigger for sleep. The fan will also serve as white noise which is often helpful. Otherwise make sure the room will remain reasonably cool throughout the night. Sleep on your side if you can to lessen the possibility of sleep apnea. Try not to involve yourself in anything too mentally stimulating a couple hours before you plan to go to bed and never try to force yourself to sleep.

If you've had this problem for a long while and you truly "never" get tired or know when you are tired you might be suffering from one of the symptoms of hypomania. If you find your thoughts are often racing or a strong compulsion to talk or other obsessive behaviors these are some common symptoms of the disorder. If such is the case you might want to see a therapist to evaluate your situation.

In either case should you not find any relief you might consider having a doctor refer you to a sleep lab so that you can be monitored while you sleep (or attempt to..) and a determination as to the cause might be better made.

Hope that helps,

Scott

Answer 3

I think you should still be taking your medication and this might sound gross but I think if you drink warm milk it helps you get to sleep. Sometimes I am in the same situation and what I do to get to sleep is imagine you are looking at the galaxy. I am not really sure what your problem is.

Answer 4

Sounds like you either have a thyroid problem or chemical imbalance. I would go see your doctor as soon as possible but first you need to stop drinking caffeine after 12 noon and don't drink and energy drinks like rockstar or redbull ... Those will make you crazy!
If you aren't drinking any of these things ... you really need to go to the doctor. Your body needs to be sleeping in order to repair itself and heal from infections, colds, etc...

Answer 5

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. TOO MUCH CAFFINE, I think and too much computer/ tv. or too many naps during the day after work.. I am still looking for a silution for it also, the above is what i was told.. good luck...

Answer 6

i dont know why but you should try putting something lavender scented on you pillow or even the sheets. That is supposed to make people fall asleep!


hope it helps!!:))

Answer 7

Probably your medication has stimulants. Talk to your doctor and see if you can get something else.

Answer 8

It could be that you are not engaging in
enough physical activity.

Answer 9

it might be in what you eat