At the moment, i just feel that i can barely cope with work/study pressures and it is really affecting my sleep patterns. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
2007-08-01 05:24:40 · 5 answers · asked by . 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It sounds like your brain is working overtime so you're still 'on' when you're trying to be 'off'. I would suggest learning how to meditate. It's not a 'quick-fix', but it is a longterm fix.
For a short-term fix, however, try taking benadryl - it should make you drowsy.
2007-08-01 08:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by aiownk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2007-08-01 13:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by hot_singing_babe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me. It's almost 4 a.m where I live and I have school tomorrow. I really need to get some sleep o.o
2016-03-16 04:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Beverly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two shots of Vodka immediately before retiring.
2007-08-01 05:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see doctor for depression and it will help with sleep he will giveyou something to cope
2007-08-05 06:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋