I have been having problems sleeping through the night. I go to bed sometime between 9pm-10pm. I always wake at 1 or 2am and lay there awake for 1 or 2 hours. Sometime I don't go back to sleep at all. I wake up on the dot at 4:30am, even on the weekend. I have tried going to bed later, even after 11pm, and the pattern is the same. I've taken chamomile tea, valerian tea and tablets, and they have not worked in keeping me asleep through the night. I doesn't matter where I sleep either... Is there a natural remedy that may work?
2007-10-01 10:03:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Sleep disorders affect millions of people. According to a national survey, 54% of adults said they have experienced at least one symptom of insomnia1. Good sleep is as important to good health as diet and exercise. Poor sleep can lead to depression, health problems — even accidents.
Basic sleep problems people experience can include
Difficulty falling asleep
Difficulty staying asleep
These can be caused by a number of circumstances, such as:
Stress at work
Traveling to another time zone
Worry over a major financial decision
When people experience trouble sleeping, it is often referred to as insomnia, which may vary in severity. The three types of insomnia are: transient insomnia, intermittent insomnia, and chronic insomnia.
If you think you are experiencing insomnia, be sure to talk to your doctor and find out if AMBIEN CR is the right treatment for you.
While natural sleep is best, AMBIEN CR can help you fall asleep fast so that you can wake ready for your day†.
You can learn more about insomnia, and get sleep tips to find out how changes in your sleep habits and your sleep environment can improve your sleep. You'll also find a sleep diary that will help you track your sleep patterns so that you can start a dialog with your doctor to see if a prescription sleep aid is right for you.
2007-10-01 10:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
Stay away from Ambien, it has a lot of side effects and you will wake very groggy and drugged feeling.
I have started acupunture for stress, and it is doing wonders for me sleeping! I am sleeping great now, when I usually had insomnia atleast once a week before.
I also used to have a natural sleeping pill, simply sleep that really helped. Also, tea is great.
Try taking a shower before you go to bed, and make sure your room is very dark and cool.
And dont watch tv or get on the computer before you go to bed. That stimulates your mind too much! My problem was that I was up because my mind was racing. Try clearing your mind, as best as you can.
People also say yoga is great to start training your body and mind.
2007-10-01 14:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by C M 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The artificial light from the computer screen (and even your phone) can reduce melatonin (the sleep hormone) production in your body. Try taking a melatonin suppliment. I take 1mg melatonin on nights that I can't sleep and it works like a charm! The only downfall to taking melatonin is that if you take it every night your body will get used to it and you will have to increase how much you take. I try to only take it occasionally. I also love hot tea containing camomile to help me relax. Sleepy Time Tea with honey is wonderful. :)
2016-03-19 03:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trying doing something to make you tired...Do NOT take any kinds of sleeping pills from any doctor and if you do...better have another person stay with you threw the night. That Ambien CR is no good. Look it up. people have painted their front door of their house and don't remember doing it. My Dad park his car in the garage one night and the next day he found it running. Good luck
2007-10-01 14:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by purplesportygirl883 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Chamomile, Lavender or Clary Sage will all help, just do some research on uses from the sight below before experimenting.
http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/essential-oils-insomnia.htm
Clary Sage is listed as a hypnotic in some essential oil books, so use sparingly and mix with a base or 1 drop on a tissue near your pillow.
2007-10-01 11:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by Tina T 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
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.
2007-10-01 20:55:44 · answer #6 · answered by Soul Doctor 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You could try Sleep MD which is supposed to be all natural, or try melatonin.
2007-10-01 10:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by pitbull1969 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋