I eat right, exercise 4 days a week, meditate...the whole deal, yet I cannot sleep at night from worry. Can someone please inform me of any over the counter sleep aids, or inexpensive prescribed sleeping pills that could help me. I used Trazadone for a while, but it gave me sinus troubles...completely congested me every night, which would in turn keep me awake. Help, once again :)
2007-10-11 15:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by peaceseeker 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I liked Tylenol PM and also a generic kind that I got in the grocery store. You must take it when you have at least 7 hours to sleep, but i would allow 8. It can be hard to wake up in the morning, so you may need a cup or two of coffee. The only problem is that eventually you become resistant to them, and you may find yourself addicted to them slightly (not able to sleep without them). But really it's all about training your body to sleep in that pattern, so if you get a box of sleeping pills, don't feel like you have to use the whole box. Just take them for a few nights and then stop. Then just keep the rest for days you know you will be needing lots of sleep. good luck and sweet dreams! and be CAREFUL!!!!
2007-10-11 16:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Insomnia is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs, caffeine, depression or sometimes for no apparent reason. Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark. Soak a tablespoon of mint leaves in a cup of water for an hour, drink every night. Check out http://useinfo-insomnia.blogspot.com/ for more info
2007-10-12 11:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have the same problems, I worry all the time. I drink beer, sleepy time tea, chamomile tea helps some what. I heard Melatonin helps with insomnia, have not tried it yet but go to Ask.com & type in Melatonin & decide for yourself or talk to your doctor.
2007-10-11 22:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by EM 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try to fall asleep naturally. Take deep breathes and think about something that amuses you or makes you happy when your laying in bed. Drugs would be the very last thing I would resort to!
2007-10-11 22:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jax 2 · 1⤊ 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.
2007-10-12 07:24:03 · answer #5 · answered by Soul Doctor 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋