medical advice...I can't sleep?

Question

at the very moment of falling asleep i experience a pressure in my head and a noise like my head is underwater. this lasts for about half a second, but snaps me back awake. this will go on all night until i am so exhausted i can sleep despite it. what is causing this

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

It is probably caused by working hard during the day or your bed is to hard or your thinking a lot, etc.

here are some tips to get to sleep better!!!
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# Sleep Tip #1 - Don't try too hard
Worrying about the need to rest and fall asleep is one of the biggest causes of sleeplessness. Instead of lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, find a quiet place and do something calming (like reading) until tiredness sets in.

Sleep Tip #2 - Avoid naps
Naps, which throw off the body's natural sleep cycle, are generally to be avoided, excluding the elderly or the disabled. Abstaining from naps helps to keep the body on schedule, thus allowing sleep to come easier at night.

Sleep Tip #3 - Watch what you eat
It's obvious that drinking caffeine close to bedtime will make it difficult to get to sleep. But keep in mind that taking many over-the-counter medicines and eating heavy meals can also hinder sleep.

Sleep Tip #4 - Think of a relaxing place
Go on a virtual trip in your mind by picturing a place from childhood. Trace the roads and paths of this region until you arrive at a certain place. Usually, you'll be asleep before you arrive at your destination.

Sleep Tip #5 - Use sleeping pills only as directed
Sleeping pills often cause more problems than they solve, as many people take them on a long-term basis. These pills, which are designed for occasional use, lose their effectiveness and produce side effects when used more than directed.

Sleep Tip #6 - Expose yourself to bright lights when you wake up
Exposure to bright light early in the morning, typically for 30 to 40 minutes, has been shown to promote healthy habits and a good night's sleep.

Sleep Tip #7 - Take technology out of the bedroom
In this day and age, people have cell phones, beepers and a whole host of gadgets in their rooms just waiting to go off and disrupt their sleep. Keeping technology out of the bedroom and creating a comfortable setting completely eliminates this problem.

Sleep Tip #8 - Establish a routine
By keeping a regular bedtime, your body becomes trained to ritually wind down and speed up, thus bringing on sleep more consistently.

Sleep Tip #9 - Relax before bedtime
Relaxing before bedtime, which is the best way to get to sleep, is sometimes easier said than done. Instead of worrying while in bed, take some time to write down the next day's problems and solutions and put them aside. This way, full attention can be given to a good night's sleep.

Sleep Tip #10 - Use a Mediflow Waterbase® pillow
Great head support, which Mediflow water pillows create, makes all the difference when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. A Johns Hopkins study measured a clear relationship between the Mediflow water pillow and a much more relaxing and refreshing night's sleep.

I hope these things help:)

Answer 3

When we are falling asleep a 'drug' is released into our brain and nervous system that allows us to become and hopefully stay completly relaxed. It also partially paralises us.

It sounds as if when you are on that very, extreme verge of 'relaxed' 'ready to sleep' you are hearing and feeling the effects of the relaxing 'drug'. It's actually a chemical released in the brain naturally.

If you fight this experience you will not be able to sleep.

Try sleeping tonight with some music or a TV on very low, to ignore the problem. Hopefully you will not notice it so much and in a few seconds you will be asleep after ignoring it.

It happens to everyone, but you have picked up on it, as a lot of people do, but are now freaking out at what might be happening as it can be scary.
after many nights of not sleeping properly you will look forward to this sensation as it means sleep is only a few shorts seconds away. You just need to give into it.

Answer 4

YOGA NIDRA ,an exercise in yoga, is recommended for fast sleep which fully refreshes and rejuvenates the follower. When you awaken in the morning,do not jump out of the bed but observe minutely the entire posture of your body,limbs like arms legs etc.etc.Now remember that this posture is THE most comfortable posture to sleep. It differs from person to person.Now when you go to sleep, mentally count numbers from 100 to 1 in reverse order linking the counting to your breathing.First inhale, then while exhaling mentally speak 100. In next breath, do not think or say any number while inhaling,but while exhaling say the number 99 .Do not divert your thought process for any other topic and concentrate on counting of the numbers from 100 to 1 .In case,you forget about the exercise and start thinking something else,the moment the omissions comes to your mind ,you should restart the YOGA-NIDRA exercise from the number 100 afresh.This simple exercise can be gainfully adopted by all irrespective of age,sex or physical condition.

Answer 5

It's no longer paranormal, despite the fact that it form of appears to be. Years in the past individuals fairly proposal it was once. But it kind of feels to be a clinical or mental drawback. They nonetheless are not able to give an explanation for why it occurs however I consider it would have a couple of viable factors... in particular apnea (deficient respiring for the period of the night time) no longer getting ample leisure (in most cases as a result of apnea) trauma equivalent to contemporary surgical procedure, lack of loved ones member or process, and so on. a brand new therapy, consuming too practically bedtime, and even stressful external noises at the same time slumbering. To repair apnea, do not sleep in your again anymore, check out slumbering in your tummy and spot if that therapies it. That labored good for me. Jean

Answer 6

I have sleep paralysis and I get the swishing noise just before I drift to sleep. It might be narcolepsy.

Answer 7

Best to go to the doctor. Sleep deprivation is a dangerous thing.

Answer 8

It sounds like you're snoring and waking yourself up. Tell your doctor and get a sleep apnea test scheduled.

Answer 9

Dont drink much of water before sleep.Keep your room clean & cool.Dont keep TV in your room.