Too much mental stress? I'm sleeping 12 hrs sometimes, I have too much to do, and can't sleep that much!

Question

I need 12 hrs sometimes to feel slept. But, at the same time I feel bad physically. what can i do to reduce the mental stress?

Answer 1

are you on meds?..how long has this been going on? did it just start recently? sleeping pills? do you work? at home? what is the work load at home? are there others there? how do they contribute? (or not)..anyways..the mind has an important roll it plays with and on the body...and "you" have to consider this..(past things bothering you..) everything makes a "contribution" unresolved matters...now, even though you are "awake" the inner mind continues to deal with these things..and sometimes"over-taxes" the conscious,which stresses out the body, and "you are tired and fatigued" (have you seen a doctor?) there could be more than meets the eye also...i won't suggest any diseases...but, i would have yourself checked out.....but you take care of you...lol...

Answer 2

What I am suggesting may not appeal to you, but I bet it will work. Arrange your sleeping room so that there is nothing in there except the bed and maybe a chest. You will need to remove all electrical items, clock, tv, telephone, computer, fan,everything. Pull the shades down to close off all the light from outside and turn out all the electric lights in the room as well as bathroom if it is next to the bedroom. Drink a small glass of milk before retiring. I don't remember the term for all that interference that electronics put out even when it is turned off. It is real and the reason modern man is dragging all the time.



good luck.

Answer 3

Sit within the bathtub, learn a booklet then get in mattress at two a.m. Do the equal factor every night time however five mins prior. It particularly screws you as much as keep up past due then sleep past due. You have to set an alarm clock and rise up prior even though you're worn out. Set the clock five mins prior everyday, too till you're again to a usual agenda. You cannot sleep early for those who rise up so past due.

Answer 4

Hi...

Some of us need 12 hours' sleep... have you been to the doctor for a physical lately? Maybe it's time.

I realize we all have things to do, and busy lives... however, each of us is only human, can only do so much and rest is essential

Do you take vitamins? Not sure if they'd help, but worth a try. Being a woman, sometimes our iron levels get low, and we "run out of gas".... another good reason to get a physical, to see if you have enough iron and everything is ok!

hugs hugs!!

Answer 5

Exercise Regularly. Start engaging in regular physical exercise 3-5X/week for 30 minutes, like jogging, walking, swimming, biking, dancing, aerobics, etc. Exercise releases mood-enhancing chemicals, like endorphins, the mind-body's natural painkiller and mood calmer. Briskly walking 2-3 miles allows us to experience a tangible sense of accomplishment and control. When everything is up in the air, exercise helps us feel grounded. Even better if you can find an exercise buddy.

Find a Hobby. Hobbies can be active or reflective; sometimes they can be both, like gardening. Hobbies may be shared, but often it's enjoyable activity pursued or engaged in solitude. Hiking in forests and mountains work wonders for me. Helps me get perspective, step back from my troubles, see a bigger picture, be at one with nature. Also, try your hand at creative writing, poetry or keeping a journal. Research shows writing that analyzes our problems and expresses our emotions is stress relieving. If you can't discover a hobby, I'd take that as a warning sign. You may actually be depressed. Loss of interest in things we once enjoyed, or loss of vitality in general, is a common symptom.

Watch a sitcom or a comedy movie.When you laugh, you actually cause a pleasurable change in your body’s chemistry that lasts as long as 45 minutes. So take in a comedy at the movies, watch a funny television show, or invite friends over for a game of charades.

Listen to music. Music’s calming effect has been proved during dental procedures, during labor, before and after surgery, and in emergency rooms. This effect is probably due to music’s ability to distract and soothe.

Have a balanced diet. A healthy diet containing B vitamins and magnesium helps to relieve chronic tension. B vitamins are essential for stress management. Magnesium helps to ease muscle tension, stress and anxiety. When exercising to reduce stress, a balance of carbohydrates and protein is necessary.

Have adequate sleep. Sleep is the number one defense against stress. It allows the mind and body to rejuvenate. When we awaken refreshed, we are more able to handle stressful situations. For the average person, adequate sleep is eight to ten hours of uninterrupted sleep.

Share your feelings. Talking to a friend or loved one after having a stressful day is one of the great ways to relieve stress. You don’t have to go it alone.

Answer 6

Your body is trying to tell you that you're doing (or trying to do) too much! Learn to say no, and find time for yourself.