I'm a teenager who can never sleep well....?

Question

I have had 2 major deaths in my family in the past year.
I can't talk to my parents about my sleeping problems because they don't believe me.
I have bad dreams, and i wake up alot.
i was wanting to know if there is any pill i can take w/o my parents suspecting it.
yes I know i shouldm't take anything but i never can sleep and it's effecting me in school and sports.

Answer 1

I would definately go see a Doctor.

but also cut out caffiene and sugar. as well as try a "meditation" of sorts before you go to sleep at night.

like this one:
when you lay down, imagine you are somewhere else that's relaxing. Like on a beach, in a hammock. You are laying there, listening to the waves and the seagulls. A gentle breeze keeps you from getting to hot, but it isn't strong enough to chill you.


you don't have to imagine the beach, anyplace that is relaxing will help out with this. Just lay down, close your eyes, and imagine that you are there. You can start to add details slowly to the image.

Usually what happens is that you relax yourself enough to go to sleep, and then what you have been imagining is the start of a dream. That will help you get to sleep, and hopefully lower the occurance of nightmares.

Good luck and Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays (whichever you prefer)
Cristal

Answer 2

See insomnia treatments, in section 3, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris . Use one of the relaxation methods, in bed, after lights out, on pages 2, 11, 2.c, or 2.i, but they can take some time to learn, (progressive muscular relaxation excepted) so learn and become proficient in their use during the day; an alternative is to use the EFT, in section 53, and pages 2.q, and 2.o, saying to yourself: "Even though I currently have a sleep disorder, I deeply and completely accept myself." (or choose your own wording) while you use the acupressure tapping technique. Find out which works best for you, in the daylight hours, so you will be prepared, come bedtime. The bad dreams and poor sleep may well be related to grief over those deaths, so I include the following: go to http://www.mind.org.uk/ and type "grief" in the taskbar, and enter. Call: (U.S.A.) 1800 445 4808, or Hospice (phone book). Email [e-mail] Chatrooms and forums: http://www.chatmag.com/topics/health/grief.html and http://talkingminds.15.forumer.com/ and http://messageboards.ivillage.com/ Other websites: http://www.griefnet.org/ and http://www.helpguide.org/ and http://www.mental-health-abc.com/ and http://www.boblivingstone.com/?q=node30 Understand that there are often several stages of grief.
The stages are:

Denial: The initial stage: "It can't be happening."
Anger: "Why ME? It's not fair?!" (either referring to God, oneself, or anybody perceived, rightly or wrongly, as "responsible")
Bargaining: "Just let me live to see my son graduate."
Depression: "I'm so sad, why bother with anything?"
Acceptance: "It's going to be OK."
Kübler-Ross originally applied these stages to any form of catastrophic personal loss (job, income, freedom). This also includes the death of a loved one and divorce. Kübler-Ross also claimed these steps do not necessarily come in order, nor are they all experienced by all patients, though she stated a person will always experience at least two.

See http://www.amazon.com/ for books on the various stages. After a while, consider making a photoalbum/scrapbook and/or a shrine, in remembrance, and set aside one day per month on which to reflect. Many religious organisations offer counselling, or you may feel more comfortable with a therapist, to express your thoughts, and feelings. Journalling may help in this. If the depression continues, visit your doctor, and see depression treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris in section 2.
Suggested Resources on Grief and Mourning

Livingstone, B. (2002). Redemption of the Shattered: A Teenager's Healing Journey through Sandtray Therapy, http://www.boblivingstone.com/.

Livingstone, B. (Planned August, 2007). The Body-Mind-Soul Solution: Healing Emotional Pain through Exercise, Pegasus Books.

Simon, S, & Drantell, J. J. (1998). A Music I No Longer Heard: The Early Death of a Parent, Simon and Schuster.

Grollman, E. (1995). Living when a Loved One has Died, Beacon Press.

James, J. W. & Friedman, R. (1998). The Grief Recovery Handbook, Collins.

Worden, J. W. (2001). Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy: A Handbook for the Mental Health Professional, Springer Publishing.

Answer 3

Try St. John's Wort. If you are taking other medications, you must ask your doctor if it is okay to take it, because apparently it can interfere with other medications. This is herbal and can be purchased over the counter.... for example at Longs. It takes about a month for it to start working. You have to take it every night before going to bed.
Merry Christmas.

Answer 4

Talk to some-one. A friend, a teacher.
Do NOT self medicate. Your anxiety is normal.
Med.s would just cover it up without dealing with it.
That would be bad for you in the long run.
It's hard, but you've got to work through it, and
sooner is better than later.

Answer 5

Maybe it's because you need to talk to someone... unload stuff. Normally I have the same problem when stressed. Try to find someone you can talk to or email me if you're out of options.

But don't take meds. You will get major depression.

Merry Christmas. ^_^

Answer 6

Go to the doctor.

Don't drink energizants.

Bye!

Merry Chirstmas!

Answer 7

speak to a doctor