Could you please explain why I sometimes get headaches when I don't get enough sleep? I time myself and try to sleep 8 hours but if I only get 6 hours, it affects me significantly. Sometimes I try to get make-up sleep for one or two hours, but when I wake up, I get headaches.\n\nDoes it have anything to do with going to bed late? I sometimes sleep from 4am-12pm. I skip breakfast many times.\n\nOr maybe it's the way I'm thinking that gives me a headache because I think to myself I must get 8 hours and if I don't, I feel uncomfortable.\n\nAnyway, any help/suggestions would be appreciated!
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I understand how you feel, because I did sometimes, but not that serious, how to deal with?\n\nEat your three main meals regularly, don't eat too over much, at the night time, don't eat too much, just 7% is OK, because while you sleep, they also working some nutrition for your body, but not come from the food.\n\nSleep regularly, because the body clock doesn't recognize your sleeping time, that may leads to problem of your body function. So that's also makes you headache\n\nRelax yourself and don't eat anything before you straight to bed 30 mins or 1 hour before!\n\nDon't think about any working data in your brain, on the contrary, think about the happy things.\n\nWhere you sleep, should be not near by the electronic stuff, like computer, TV set, Stereo set, or any digital thing, and especially your cell phone.....!!!!!\n\nOpen little window slot, and let the air comes in for good ventilation.\n\nI hope they will help you a little!!! Good luck!
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well I don't know what to tell you but I feel your pain, if I don't set an alarm I can sleep all day and the only way I wake up is if I have to use the bathroom, hey that gives me an idea, before you go to bed drink a ltr of water!  \nI could ask a doc about this though, probably can help you more then a bunch of morons on the net lol
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Your body's natural rythm causes it to expect ro be already in bed and asleep long before 2:30 AM, and out of bed and active long before noon the next day.\n\nSleeping 12 and 13 hours a day isnt any better than sleeping 3 or 4 hours a day.  If undersleeping, you remain legitimately tired.  With oversleep, you get groggy, dopey and thick headed, and have a propensity to go right back to sleep (if alllowed) and make matters even more screwed up.\n\nI used to have your problem, and solved it, at least partially, by going to bed by 10:00 PM and getting myself up at 5:30 AM.\n\nSometimes less IS more.\n\nAlso sleeping too much can be a symptom of depression, so you might ask you doctor about it...
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The guidelines on how much sleep people need are just that - guidelines. They are not one-size fits all, and different people need different amounts of sleep. If you are in good health and don't feel tired, then consider yourself lucky to need so little sleep. I seem to need around 8-10 hrs, which is a total drag and dosen't fit into my schedule at all - I wish I had your "problem" :).
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Force yourself to wake up too early. Stay awake all day until bedtime, no power naps. I had the same problem for about a month a couple weeks ago, turns out it was the fan I had in my window. It's one of those kinds you leave on and it automatically turns on and off according to tempature. As soon as I turned that thing off I slept like a baby. Maybe something is distracting you from sleeping better as well. Just a thought...
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I just finished my 2nd semester of law school, and I am also sleeping in that much since last week. I assume that it is our body telling us that it is catching up on the sleep that we deprived it of for so many months. There has been research done on that; they refer to it as a sleep bank. So, as long as you are not emotionally unstable, there is nothing wrong with relaxing your body and busy mind with sleep. As you know, once school kicks in again, we will be sleep deprived again. Enjoy! :o)
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I was told by a doctor that not getting to sleep was anxiety and waking up in the night was depression.  You will know if this is an issue within your life or a sleep disorder.  I think that counselling or something of that nature could help. \n I would also look at sleep hygene such as going to bed and waking up at the same time.  Just use your bedroom for sleep no tv or computer.  Keep a sleep journal there might be a pattern to your sleep and an activity(also look at what your eating, could there be something stimulating you there ie food intolerance, cola or drinks that has caffine, some times medication has caffine).  Try and eat earlier you are doing something energy intensive when your body is winding down.  Make sure your room is dark.  Have you tried those hynotherapy cds.  I have found them very helpful.\nI think if this is a long term issue for you then sometimes a doctor maybe be a port of call but do not let them put you on tablets if that is not what you want
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i get rid of all my headaches by going into a dark room, turning on some white noise, like a fan and going to sleep.  Most headaches are caused by to much blood flowing through the blood vessels of your brain, causing the ache, if you hold your temples or where its aching and put slight pressure on the area that gives temporary relief, but i'd also try the cold compresses while your going to sleep.
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I was also having problems falling asleep, doing so around 3-4am, au aunt told me about Melatonin, its a natural pill. i tried it...and literally about 30-60 minutes later i could barely keep my eyes open. its over the counter so no need for a doc visit, and actually when i visited my doc for other reasons...i did ask about melatonin and she didnt see any problem with me taking it. it worked for me, dont know if it will work for you..but you can give it a try. hope it helps.
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u should go to sleep earlier because its very unhealtly to go to sleep that late every night\n\ni got to sleep 9:30 wake up at 7:00  so i get a good 10 hrs of sleep
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maybe u should c a doctor if its worrying you...\nwithout knowing ur age and various other details i dont think anyone here can help you, and i dont think you should rely on an answer here... it could be lack of sleep or something more serious. its just hard to judge...\nwont hurt to get a checkup\n\nget well soon! and i hope u feel better
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I really feel for you on this one, I get them too, just feel like dying when they come on! I have to get in a dark room and just wish I could get to sleep most of the time. \nI have been to the GP's and he has prescribed Zomig migraine tablets which seem to do the job. I always take them with a pint of water which is not really what I want to be drinking but it does seem to help. I also put a cold wet towel on my head (sounds strange but it is very soothing). \nI have also been having the Depo Prevera (pill injection) which has stopped my cycle and does make all the symptoms slightly better. If you are young I know that you can have the pill for reasons such as this below the age of consent etc.... \n\nHowever I would say go to your GP they can refer you to a migraine clinic and there they will try all sorts of medication until you find the one that suits you and they also give some really good advice not only to you but to your family too. My other half thought I was just being funny holed up in the bedroom and telling him to not have the tv on loud in the living room.
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There is such a thing as too much sleep.  Your body is remarkably good at self-regulating most of the time, but some times your "sleep barometer" gets thrown off for any number of reasons -- like cold/flu, minor depression, drinking too much alcohol, use of prescription/illegal drugs, the list goes on and on.  Best thing to do is to try and listen to your body.  If your body is telling you that you've had enough rest, then drag yourself out of bed (even if it feels like you're getting up too early).  If you're not feeling well or if you're just plain worn out for whatever reason, stay in bed and don't try to do too much or you'll get sicker or even more worn out.  Might take a little while, but you'll get used to listening to your body soon enough.
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that sucks.  i suffer from headaches like that.  its hard to believe your doctor wont take you seriously. if his happens often, try to note what triggers them. could be related to hormones, sensitivity to certain foods, odor, or light.\n\nwhen painkillers&caffeine don't work, the best thing is to lie still in a dark room, no light at all. alternating hot and cold compresses too.\n\nand for gods sake, get off the computer! could be eyestrain!
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Im 25, usually 7 - 8 hours does it, if ive been sleeping regularly in this pattern. However, if Ive not eaten much the day before, if my diet isnt right, my blood sugar would be low, hence the lack of energy.\nSo to answer your question. Regular sleep(7-8 hrs), good diet, no stress.\nHope ive helped your study.
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Your metabolism determines how much energy you expend while at rest; it does not determine how well you sleep.\n\nI'll give you some pointers on getting a better night's sleep. If these "sleep hygiene" tips don't work, you may wish to consult a doctor.\n\n1. Avoid caffeine. It sounds like you're already doing this, so good for you! (I'm posting this advice anyway in case others are having similar problems.) Also avoid smoking (as nicotine is a stimulant) and drinking alcohol (which interferes with natural sleep) before bedtime.\n\n2. Try to go to bed and get up the same time each day, even if you don't have to (e.g., on weekends). This will help your body establish a stable sleep schedule.\n\n3. Turn the lights down about an hour before your bedtime. Light sends signals to your brain that it should be awake, and this is not the message you want to send if you want some sleep!\n\n4. Exercise regularly! But avoid exercising a few hours before your bedtime.\n\n5. Take a warm bath or shower before bed. This will help relax you.\n\n6. Drink milk shortly before bedtime, or eat some turkey. Both of these foods contain substances that help promote sleep. Some people have reported success with taking melatonin.\n\n7. Do not use your bed to watch TV, play video games, read, or do your homework. You want your brain to associate being in bed with going to sleep, not other activities.\n\n8. If you find you cannot sleep, don't stay in bed and get anxious about how much sleep you're missing. Instead, get up, and find some relaxing activity you can do (e.g., reading) under dim light until you begin to feel drowsy again.\n\n9. Be careful about taking sleep-inducing medications, as these can be habit-forming and also interfere with the REM (dream) phase of sleep, which is the most refreshing part of sleep.\n\nGood luck!
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Your question is how come it is hard to go to sleep and stay asleep? You then state that you go to bed at 11pm. and have to wake up at 8am. I'm not quite sure what you are exactly asking?! If you mean You try to go to bed at 11pm, but you are still unable to fall asleep til' later. And you are waking up all night, so it is hard for you to stay awake after 8am. You may want to try what my Psychiatrist told me to do. That is Stay awake until you are real tired. Meaning; Stay out of the bed, do things around the house, read a book, or watch the television. When you get real tired force your self to stay up for about thirty more minutes then lye down to go to sleep. If you wake up in the middle of the night get out of the bed, don't look at the clock and walk around or watch the television until you are tired again. When it is time for you to get up get right up, don't lye in the bed for ten more minutes or so. Get Right Up! Make your bed and do not go to your room until it is time. Do not take any naps during the day. This doesn't mean that it will completely cure it, but it does work! You will find that every so often you will still have problem come back, but you just do the routine and you stick with it! You will never have a problem with gettong up on time though. I can tell you that!!