I haven't slept in 4 days. I'm dead tired but just can't fall a sleep. I can't just run off to the Doctors. I don't want the advice of a 13 year old brat either. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Wow, that's awful.\n\nI haven't had too much trouble with insomnia, but the few times I have, tylenol pm (over the counter) helped me wind down enough to sleep.\n\nAfter four days, I'm sure you've already tried the standards: milk ( contains natural stuff that helps you sleep..doesn't have to be warm - yuk!), a nice glass of wine, warm bath, etc.  \n\nGood luck, man.  Hope you don't get this because you've finally been able to sleep.
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my son was sleepwalking until he was 24,however he doesn't now...also drinking makes it worse,perhaps you can discuss your concerns with your family doctor.
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Im no doctor but I believe that you should get some help.  Not eating is not healthy.  I was anorexic also.  I got so sick it was awful. You should get some help before it's too late.
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Breathing is great.  Inhale four counts, hold seven counts, exhale eight counts.  Repeat up to eight times.\n\nDrink plenty of water during the day.  If you don't get enough water, your liver can't function properly and will keep you awake between 1 and 3 AM.  If you have acid reflux or chest congestion and don't realize it, you may unconsciously be keeping yourself awake.  Don't eat too much or too close to bedtime.\n\nAvoid foods with MSG or nitrites/nitrates or BHA/BHT.  These can trigger migraines and can cause insomnia.\n\nDo something to get tired during the day.  Exercise (even just walking 20 minutes a day) helps increase endorphins (which make you feel good) and help regulate sleep.\n\nTurn off the computer and dim the lights an hour or so before bed.  Your body needs it to be at least moderately dark to get sleepy.\n\nThere's something about taking a shower.  I think you're supposed to alternate hot and cold water, but I can't remember which one you are supposed to end with.  Something about that is supposed to make you sleepy.\n\nWarm milk or "Sleepy Time" tea by Celestial Seasonings might help you relax.  Make sure you are getting enough calcium and magnesium before bed time.  Taking them about an hour after your evening meal (if you take them sooner they could interfere with digestion) may help you sleep.\n\nAlso track your cycle and note when you have sleep disturbances.  If you are over-estrogenic and don't have enough progesterone that could cause sleeplessness.\n\nJournaling might help.  Go ahead and write down all those thoughts that won't let you rest.  If you have them written down, maybe your mind will let them go for a while.\n\nPrayer is also really good. Give your anxieties to Someone you can trust.\n\nIt's better to lie in bed and relax than to get up and do anything that stimulates your brain further.\n\nOh!  While you are lying in bed, start with your toes.  Tell them to relax.  Work your way up your body all the way to your scalp.  Tell yourself to relax and your body will relax.  Great way to fall asleep.
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Look, I am a fourteen year old kid and i have also had a pretty rough year, but let me tell you something, do not give up. This past year has been a struggle for me and my family, but once we found out the problems i was having, we were able to find the proper doctors and medication. I know that it seems tough right now, but you have to hang in there. Nothing is going to happen over night, but if you work hard anything is possible. Please trust me, if I could overcome my problems I am sure you can. As far as your job goes, you will have to make the choice whether or not to go back to school or live with what you have. Maybe it would be a good idea to go see a physiologist or psychiatrist to help work out your problems. Whatever you do, don't eat bad food just because you are depressed, or upset with something. Just say no to junk food. I also suggest that you spend more time with your son. Just remember that he will only be a baby once, so don't spoil that. No matter what always find time for you and your family. Bring your kid to the park or read books with him and always encourage him to do better. Never discourage him or ignore him, that will just make him feel bad, trust me I have a five year old brother. One day soon, sit down with your husband and discuss with him what you think the two of you should do in the future. I hope all of this helps and I wish you the best of luck.
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Rest, rest and rest some more. Listen to your body - if you want to sleep, the do so. Also, drink a lot. By spending two or three days doing nothing and sleeping when your body tells you to, you will be fully recovered much more quickly than if you try to struggle though. Aspirin or another type of anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen etc...) can also help, but don't let the relief you feel con you into thinking you're better. I know it's boring, but better to be bored for a couple of days than sick for a couple of weeks. There are no magic fixes for a cold/flu. There are plenty of products wanting to take your money - beware.
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Hey man just hang in there. I've actually had it for 2 years, I should have gotten over it a long time ago too. I am fatigued every day with no signs of getting better. Most doctors don't know what to do, they just tell you to rest. There is no official treatment for epstein-barr. Some things to do are make sure you get enough sleep, make sure you stay active and healthy, don't eat a lot of sugar or consume caffeine.
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If you are constantly in the REM phase of sleep I would recommend seeing a psychiatrist.  Although you probably do feel energized upon getting out of bed I am positive that it is not healthy because of the things accomplished in Deep Sleep and Stages 3-4
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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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It is harmful for you, though you might not feel anything more than tired.\n\nHave a look at this article and you'll see some of the price you'll pay for too little sleep. \n\n http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_deprivation\n\n(I am a nightowl, and I learned that the diabetes I have might have been headed off by enough sleep.)\n\nAlso check out:\nhttp://www.familymatters.tv/level_4/health/sleepdeprivation.htm\n\nIf you're a teenager, things are even more serious.  Check a search engine for "sleep deprivation in teens".
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i just started again yesterday.  i had been taking it a few years ago, but stopped because i was "feeling better" (bad idea, by the way).  so far i'm not sure i'm  feeling anything, but the doc also has me on xanax 3 times a day and it's making me SO sleepy.  i feel like i can't function.  i don't know if it is a combination of the two, or the fact that i'm taking so much xanax each day, but i'm definitely going to call the doctor on monday and find out if i can lower the dosage or something...i think maybe you should do the same.  go to www.zoloft.com and you can find out what side effects can occur.  good luck!
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Move on. It sounds like you're going through a period of depression, which is perfectly natural. Try to get some exercise (walk or jog or whatever you can get yourself to do). If you have somebody to talk to, do talk to them - if you're a church-going type of person, many pastors/preachers/ect have councilling training. Talking to them can help a LOT. Stop by the pharmacy and pick up some valarian root. It's an herbal supplement that will help you sleep, and it's non-habit forming. I used it when I was going through something similar. If you exercise during the day or afternoon, that should help relieve the insomnia a little bit, too. Remember that you're grieving for the relationship. It's ok to do that, but don't let it get out of control if you can help it. Talk to somebody about things to help keep your perspective. These things take time, but eventually you'll be able to move on. Waiting for her to come back will only delay your recovery. Really sorry things worked out this way for you. I hope you're feeling better very soon!!
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You should follow your physician's advice, but these resources may help.  \n\nThe link is from the US National Library of Medicine Website (medlineplus.gov).\n\nI hope you feel better.
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first advice, don't take medicines by yourself\n-if you're not tired/exhausted enough, do sth physical\n-if you're too nervous & sth that keeps on your mind, try relax by aromatherapy thingy/milk/hot bath etc\n-if you're insomnia is prolonged, see a doc instead
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I have recently been sleeping up to 16 hours with no problem. I decided to go back and talk to my therapist. I'm feeling better now. I'm taking omega 3 fish oils and a daily vitamin. I also bought a book called Battlefield of the mind. Great read. It's helping. Isn't it weird how those Jehovah's witnesses always come over when your life is in a puddle. I don't not like them but I don't agree with their religion.
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I also have insomnia. I average about 3-4 hours a night. And not all at one time. I was given sleeping pills which help a little. I was told to shut everything off(t.v., computer, all lights) when I went to bed. Then to close my eyes and think of clouds(why clouds I have no clue) The quiet thoughts seem to help me go to sleep some nights. Some night nothing works. The key seems to be shutting off your mind. Which is hard for me cuz I run a mile a minute, always worrying about bills or laundry or if the kids are ok. If clouds dont work for you...then you can think of anything that relaxes you. Hope this helps
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Please call someone at one of these hotlines.  Sometimes it's easier talking with a stranger about your problems.\nhttp://teenadvice.about.com/library/weekly/aa070500a.htm\n\n:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175 \n \nDepression\nIntroduction\nDepression is a disorder that affects your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and even your physical health. People used to think it was "all in your head" and that if you really tried, you could "snap out of it" or just "get over it." But doctors now know that depression is not a weakness, and it's not something you can treat on your own. Depression is a medical disorder with a biological and chemical basis.\nSometimes a stressful life event triggers depression. Other times depression seems to occur spontaneously with no identifiable specific cause. Depression is much more than grieving or a bout of the blues.\nDepression may occur only once in a person's life. Often, however, it occurs as repeated episodes over a lifetime, with periods free of depression in between. Or it may be a chronic condition, requiring ongoing treatment over a lifetime.\nPeople of all ages and races suffer from depression. Medications are available that are generally safe and effective, even for the most severe depression. With proper treatment, most people with serious depression improve, often within weeks, and can return to normal daily activities.\nSigns and symptoms\nTwo hallmarks of depression — symptoms key to establishing a diagnosis — are:\n·Loss of interest in normal daily activities. You lose interest in or pleasure from activities that you used to enjoy.\n·Depressed mood. You feel sad, helpless or hopeless, and may have crying spells.\nIn addition, for a doctor or other health professional to diagnose depression, most of the following signs and symptoms also must be present for at least two weeks.\n·Sleep disturbances. Sleeping too much or having problems sleeping can be a sign you're depressed. Waking in the middle of the night or early in the morning and not being able to get back to sleep are typical.\n·Impaired thinking or concentration. You may have trouble concentrating or making decisions and have problems with memory.\n·Changes in weight. An increased or reduced appetite and unexplained weight gain or loss may indicate depression.\n·Agitation. You may seem restless, agitated, irritable and easily annoyed.\n·Fatigue or slowing of body movements. You feel weariness and lack of energy nearly every day. You may feel as tired in the morning as you did when you went to bed the night before. You may feel like you're doing everything in slow motion, or you may speak in a slow, monotonous tone.\n·Low self-esteem. You feel worthless and have excessive guilt.\n·Less interest in sex. If you were sexually active before developing depression, you may notice a dramatic decrease in your level of interest in having sexual relations.\n·Thoughts of death. You have a persistent negative view of yourself, your situation and the future. You may have thoughts of death, dying or suicide.\nDepression can also cause a wide variety of physical complaints, such as gastrointestinal problems (indigestion, constipation or diarrhea), headache and backache. Many people with depression also have symptoms of anxiety.\nChildren, teens and older adults may react differently to depression. In these groups, symptoms may take different forms or may be masked by other conditions. Kids may pretend to be sick, worry that a parent is going to die, perform poorly in school, refuse to go to school, or exhibit behavioral problems. Older people may be more willing to discuss the physical manifestations of depression, instead of their emotional difficulties.\nTypes of depression\nThe main types of depression include:\n·Major depression. This type of mood disturbance lasts more than two weeks. Symptoms may include overwhelming feelings of sadness and grief, loss