I can't sleep at night....what should I try??

Question

I have taken Melatonin. It stopped working. If I take Benadryll....I feel so groggy in the AM (not to mention it doesn't kick in unitl about 4am!!!).

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness / Insomnia, due to different reason and with different set of symptoms (No side effects or interaction with conventional drugs) :-


Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly

Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly

Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days

Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly

Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly

Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 2

Well I can only say what helps me. One of the things that helps me the most is to take a scarf and cover the eyes, ears, and throat in an s shape. It is almost impossible to cut all the light out without an eye cover and the covering of the ears and throat makes one feel more secure (no bugs in the ears) and prevents sore throats in the morning.

Another thing that helps is to eat a bit of something carby. I suggest warm oatmeal as oats are known to be calming. This has never failed me yet.

Finally if you can't still sleep or prefer this method try lifting hand weights till your arms are sore. This also has always put me to sleep as my body goes into regenerating mode as well as shifts my focus from my thoughts to the body.

Over active thinking can keep one up at night. I suggest meditation as a way to train the mind to quite at will.

Answer 3

I don't know about all that homeopathic stuff that the other person has posted but I say, if you've tried all the "usual" remedies, warm bath, soothing music, reading, warm drink....then my next suggestion would be to see a family doctor or psychiatrist for some medical intervention.

Answer 4

Try to establish a bedtime routine, avoid caffeine and sugar, listen to some soothing music, stretch before going to bed, and so on.

If that doesn't work then you might try visiting your doctor.

Answer 5

Quit sleeping, if not practical, sleep during the day.