I have a sleeping disorder, can anyone help me?
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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
443681
The world moves fast. I don't sleep myself. Try reading. Worse case there is always sleep meds. Sexxx also can work...
971045
Realize that sleeping is not something that you have to try to achieve, its something natural that should occur on its own.\nTrying to go to sleep will only keep you more awake, just lay back, don't think too much and let sleep take over you.\n\nHere's some tips to help you ....\n- Ensure you do not eat anything at-least 2 to 3 hours before bed.\n- If you drink too much coffee or high energy caffine drinks during the day, reduce or try to eliminate them completely. Avoid coffee in the evenings, a cup of tea is better.\n- A cup of hot milk (unsweetened) before bed, should help.\n- A good shower before bed works just as fine.\n- Make sure your bed is comfortable, and the temperature in your room is set to a comfortable setting to your body.\n- If there are any external noises distracting you from sleeping, do something about it to ensure its quiet and peaceful.\n- When laying on your bed. Focus on your breathing. If you find your mind drifting to thoughts, slowly bring your attention back to your breathing.\n- Before bedtime, DO NOT engage yourself in an activity that may get you excited, such as reading a book or watching an engaging TV show, this will only make u more alert. However if it relaxes you, then its fine.\n\nHope these tips help.
185345
try melatonin, 3mg a night helps you get back a normal sleep cycle. its also NATURAL, no habit forming, and you dont feel groggy in the am, i use it every night.
257246
Try Lunesta or (over the counter)...melatonin...it works wonders.\n\nQuestions?  Comments?  Concerns?  Email me through the link in my profile, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.  :)
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LOVE the previous answer.\nAs for my experiences:\n1. get eight hours of sleep or at least try to wake up the same time everyday.\n2. try taking a 20 minute nap in the afternoon.\n3. Eat a light snack. Something with a bit of whole grains and some protein is best. \n4. Avoid heavy foods with lots of sugar and fat.\n5. Exercise.\n6. Take a break and do something that interests you.\n7. Aviod keeping the heat on too high. Warmth makes you drowsy.\n8. If you are at a desk for long periods of time, get up every hour to stretch and walk a bit.\n\nIf you are still having problems, see your physician as you may have sleep apnea or some sort of sleeping disorder.
318049
You have insomnia & the only cure for insomnia is to sleep!  Seriously, as a fellow insomniac I can relate.  It's far better to actively do something rather than toss & turn in bed.  Try a bath/shower, quiet darkness, comfy room temp, & comfy pillow,bed/blankets.  Try reading or crossword puzzles.  Avoid afternoon naps & caffeine (at least after 11am).  Good luck.
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There are a few things you can try. \n\n1) Make sure during the day you do not take any naps (even just dozing off for a few minutes can affect your ability to get to sleep)\n\n2) Avoid caffiene or sweets any time near you going to bed.\n\n3) Try getting a white noise machine. They play a variety of sounds (crickets, rain, ocean, birds etc).\n\n4) Set a bed time and go to bed at the same time EVERY night.\n\n5) Turn off all lights and make sure you are comfortable. Close your eyes and try to focus on the white noise sound. If your mind starts to wander, focus it back on the white noise.\n\n6) Get comfortable and take deep relaxing breaths. Avoid the impluse to shift or rollover. \n\n7) Finally, be patient. don't expect to be able to go to sleep right away.  At first it might take a long time to go to sleep, but if you are consistant with your bed time and these efforts your body will adjust to the schedule and you will find it easier to get to sleep each night.
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You could try to go to bed earlier and see if that helps or even try a little shot of wine (2-4 ozs.)right before bedtime. Sometimes even if you sleep all night you still feel tired. This could be from a lack of oxygen when you are sleeping. Do you snore at all? If so it might be worth it to have a sleep study done to see if the cause is sleep apnea. This is quite common and unless it is severe, most people do not even realize that they have a problem. You might want to consider talking to your doctor about this. Some time you can fix the problem just by sleeping inclined or at a different angle.  \nGood luck to you and rest well. \n\nHope this will help you!
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try drinking chamomile tea. it really relaxes you. i fall asleep late, too, but this tea really helps me to relax and feel sleepy.\n\nyou should make a doctor appointment and get their professional opinion very soon. gasping for air when you try to fall asleep is not a good sign. get help right away.
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If you haven't already, see a sleep specialist.  In my experience, many insomniacs have an underlying sleep disorder causing the problem.  \n\nAlso, practice good sleep hygiene-\n\nDon't try to sleep if you don't feel tired.  Start with loose goals, like trying to get to sleep before midnight.  Forcing yourself to sleep and watching the clock only increases anxiety.\n\nTry and avoid napping in the late afternoon and evening, and keep naps short.\n\nNo nicotine, caffeine, or alcohol within six hours of bedtime, no large meals prior to bedtime (but do have a light snack, an empty stomach can be just as disruptive).\n\nExcercise regularly, but complete your excercises at least four hours before bedtime.\n\nDon't stare at the clock- it is better to get up and do something boring until you feel sleepy than to lie in bed tossing and turning.\n\nDon't use your bed for things like watching TV and reading, you want your body and mind to equate lying in bed with sleeping.  With one obvious exception :) you should only use your bed for sleeping.\n\nYour ultimate aim should be to get a sleep schedule that works for you and stick with it!  One of the worst things we all do is having different sleep/wake times on weekends.  You have to make sleep a priority, and in today's world, that's remarkably hard to do.\n\nAnd lastly, much easier said than done- find a way to clear your mind before you get in bed.  If you need to, see someone about your anxiety issues as well.  On the bright side, if you're successful at getting regular sleep, that will be a huge help to your mood and general health.\n\nBest of luck!!!
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When we are deprived of sleep, it can cause many different problems. It's good you are seeing about your sleep disorder, I think once they can solve that, you will most likely see your symptoms deminish.
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Nervous   sleep disorder
8424
well i suffer from it every once in a while. i use simply sleep or you can just get up leave your room and try and tire yourself out. read watch tv. mine is from the "buzz" of the day my mind wont shut down and watching tv doesnt tire it out i use pills for the short run bouts i have.
9859
Total darkness might help.  A sleep mask can be very helpful.  I've used one for 12 years and highly recommend it.
156187
Hmm. You may need to see a doctor specializing in sleep disorders. Is your home very warm and poorly ventilated? That may also be contributing to your problem. You may need to get more exercise and improve your diet, because many of the foods we eat in modern society are full of preservatives, sugar and salt and too much of these things can be very draining on our energy and vitality. Try eating more fresh fruits, whole grains, vegetables and fish and drinking more water. Severly cut back on your intake of red meat, sweets, softdrinks, and processed carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, white rice, crackers,chips, ect.
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You may not be getting enough sleep.\n\nYou should consult your doctor, as there could be any number of conditions which cause the symptom you experience.  It would be near impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without knowing a little more about your lifestyle- how much sleep you get, what you eat, how active you are, your past medical history, any drug use, etc.\n\nAgain, your doctor is most qualified to determine what you have and the best course of treatment.