Does anyone suffer from Insomnia and if so what has helped you?
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For one I would highly recommend seeing your doctor about the medication. It is very damaging to your liver with prolonged use. Ask your doc to get you off them with any other means.\n\nIn Oriental Medicine, insomnia can be caused by a number of things. It could be that you either have too much going through your mind and you find it hard to shut off, or it could be a nutritional thing that is stimulating your stomach energy.\n\nEither way, your body is out of balance. If you can get yourself to an Acupuncturist or a good Shiatsu therapist they should not only be able to help physically with re-balancing things, but also be able to recommend lifestyle changes to help bring you back to balance.\n\nI wish I could help but without further information and seeing you personally I would not be able to make a diagnosis. I have successfully treated many people with Insomnia, not one person has had te same treatment plan however.\n\nSome good natural remedies that can help include:\n* Warm milk and nutmeg about 20 minutes before going to bed\n* A brisk walk and 10 minute cool down with stretches before going to bed\n*Keeping yourself more active throughout te day so your body actually 'craves' rest.\n* Brething and Yoga stretches for the lmphatic system\n* Avoid stimulants after 7pm (coffee, most tea, sugar)\n\nIn the end, insomnia is not just a condition that can be fixed with a drug or herb, it is a result of an un-balanced lifestyle, so the way to fix it is changing something with the cause, not the effect.\n\nHope this helps, please let me know how you go\njadelynx@yahoo.com
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I feel your pain!\nHere are some things that have worked for me-\nTry doing the same routine every night before you go to sleep- do a few yoga streches, take a shower and have a cup of tea (I recommend chamomile mango- Bigelow I think...) and THEN climb into bed.  \nTry an eye pillow- it blocks out the light and keeps you from staring around at you furniture while you curse yourself for not being asleep already :)\nTry doing some sort of exercise during the day- it makes you more tired- like running up and down some steps a few times.\nTry to go to sleep and get up at the same time each day.  I know it sounds nuts- who want to get up at seven on a weekend!?  But it seems to help me- it gives your body a schedule.\nTry not to do work on your bed- that way you can associate your bed with sleep adn relaxation only.  \nIf you're lying there for over 30 minutes, try getting up and walking around.  Go sit in the living room and just chill- no TV though.\nIf you're worrying about something- school. work, life- sit in your living room or somewhere other that your bedroom and let yourself think about it and obsess about it for maybe 20 minutes- whatever.  Maybe try to work out a solution.  And then say to yourself, ok! I'm done thinking about that- mean it! and then climb into bed.\nGOOD LUCK!!! I'm not saying that these always always always work for me but they're worth a try.\nZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.......... :)
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I think medication is the most successful method. You can also try decreasing the Caffeine intake. I heard anxiety is fully responsible for insomnia.
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It is possible that you could have another condition like sleep apnea that is causing your insomnia. You may need to go to a sleep clinic. If you have a university hospital near you they should have one there. \n\nAre you having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?\n\nAlso, what sleep medications have you tried?
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Hi again Sam, \n\nWell, I would have to say I have been suffering from Insomnia from the time I became an answerholic, but seriously, I don't think counting something to get 'sleep' is a good idea. Yesterday, as soon as I read your question, I tried it, and when I didn't meet with any luck, came back here to tell you. *giggles*\n\nBut yeah, you can try counting things if you are mad at someone or something...may sound lame, but it will take your mind off it for a while...I personally never tried it, but I had  a friend in school...she used to sit next to me in class, and in the middle of Social period, she used to count numbers...at first I didn't understand why...but later I came to know that she was counting numbers because the History lesson was getting on her nerves. *again giggles*  Lame reason to count numbers though, but it worked for her.\n\nSo Sam, I think it depends on the person regarding the output. Bye!!\n\nrule wid style n luv@vinny
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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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Total darkness might help.  A sleep mask can be very helpful.  I've used one for 12 years and highly recommend it.
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you have to understand that insomnia is a mental disorder. there are few treatments that can help him. my recommendation is to take him to a doctor and give him prescription sleep aids, like lunesta. they usually work real well.
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Migraine's really suck! I know-I suffer with them too. I also suffer with depression and insomnia. I then fall asleep during the day. These are probably all related somehow. I know if I don't get enough sleep or sleep too much, this can bring on a migraine. And living like that can make anyone feel their life sucks!!!\nDo you get any auras before a headache. I get "floaters" (tiny little lights a lot like fireflies!).\nI would ask to have your thyroid checked and get tested for diabetes. Both of these can cause daytime sleepiness, headaches and depression.I was found to have both. \nI treat my headaches with Tylenol#3 (codeine) I take Celexa for the depression. This usually cures the insomnia but I ***occassionally***take a sleep aid.\nAlso try some relaxtion techniques-it may sound corny but they really work. And try to stop worrying about it all-stress will just create a vicious circle of headaches and depression!!!
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I have a dependency on sleeping pills too. I feel like I have to have them in order to sleep. The best way is to just stop taking them, ask someone to help you. Once I let my hubby know what was going on, he kept the pills from me and even asked me if I had taken any. You'll get a night or two with very little sleep but eventually your body will fall asleep from sheer exhaustion. If you think you need real help, see a psychiatrist
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maybe you have insomnia, consult a physician
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See a doctor.Insomnia can be a symptom of physical disorders, although for most of us it's the result of tension, stress and anxiety and of course the more anxious we get about our insomnia, the worse it gets. If your doctor pronounces you a "healthy" insomniac, he might suggest some of the techniques provided here. Or she might prescribe drugs to help you get to sleep. \nTake a warm bath.It's a great way to relax your body. Don't overdo it, however. You merely want to relax your body, not exhaust it. Too long in hot water and your body is drained of vitality.Use bath salts, or throw in Epsom salts and baking soda,one cup of each. These will relax you and also help remove toxins from your body. \nGet a massage.Have your spouse (or whoever) give you a massage just before going to sleep. If you can convince them to give you a full body massage, great. If not, even a short backrub and/or a face and scalp massage can be a big help. Have them make the massage strokes slow, gentle, yet firm, to work the tension out of your muscles and soothe you to sleep.\nListen to music.Play some soft, soothing music that will lull you to sleep. There are even cassettes and records designed for that very purpose. Some are specially composed music, others simply have sounds of waves rhythmically breaking, or the steady pattern of a heartbeat. \nDrink warm milk.A glass of warm milk 15 minutes before going to bed will soothe your nervous system. Milk contains calcium, which works directly on jagged nerves to make them (and you) relax.\nDrink herb tea.If you don't like milk or are avoiding dairy products try a cup of hot camomile, catnip, anise or fennel tea. All contain natural ingredients which will help you sleep. Most health food stores will also have special blends of herb tea designed to soothe you and help you get to sleep.\nEat a bedtime snack.A small, low protein, high carbohydrate bedtime snack, such as juice and cookies, eaten about an hour before bedtime, can help you fall asleep sooner. (Pizza does not qualify.)\nAvoid Caffeine, Alcohol and Tobacco.It should be obvious, but some people forget that coffee is not the only drink containing caffeine. Tea (black, not herbal), chocolate and cola drinks are also high in caffeine.Alcohol may feel like it's soothing you, but all it's doing is stupefying you. Research has shown that alcohol upsets sleep, preventing a deep rest. Same with tobacco. Avoid them all. \nSleep in a well-ventilated room.Fresh air (it's hard in the wintertime) and a room temperature between 60-65 degrees will give you the best sleeping conditions. Any warmer and you'll toss and turn from the discomfort of being too warm. Keep the thermostat down and do your temperature-adjusting inside the bed with more or fewer blankets.\nSleep on a good firm bed.A firm bed will give your entire body the support it needs to really relax. It's better for your spine, too.\nSleep on your back.It's the best position for relaxing, and allows all your internal organs to rest properly. If you must sleep on your side, do it on your right side, not your left. Sleeping on the left side causes your lungs, stomach and liver to press against your heart, causing stress on an organ that most of us find quite useful.Neverever sleep on your stomach. It causes pressure on all your internal organs including your lungs, which results in shallow breathing. It can also, as you've no doubt discovered, cause a stiff neck and upper back problems.\nGet some physical exercise during the day.People with "mental" jobs, like office workers, have far more trouble with insomnia than do people who work physically hard all day. Even 15 minutes a day of exercise (at least half an hour before going to bed so your body will have a chance to slow down) will give your body the activity and oxygen it needs to help you relax more and sleep better.\nKeep regular bedtime hours.Your body likes regular routines, whether
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You are right,\n\nBefore visiting a Doctor we should at least look at the most basic issues that can affect sleep.\n\n1) How late did you go to sleep Id eally especially if you are in recuperating mode, go to sleep before 10pm\n2) Did you eat stimulant foods prior to sleep (4 to 6 hours)  \n     Such as sugar based foods (deserts, Soda Pops, Coffee, Teas etc...) and Smoking has a lot of stimulants and create major fatigue issues.\n3) Do you work before going to sleep..(it makes the mind very active) It might be better to do something laid back an hour before sleeping (avoid watching the news... but rather read something relaxing or take a walk)\n4) Do you eat too late.... Try to eat around 6 o clockish at the latest and eat light for dinner.\n5) Do you exercise or go to Gym in the evening... It does affect many peoples Sleep as it stimulates the body.\n6) Did you have a all nighter or almost recently.. It can take a couple of nights of normal sleep to recuperate\n7) Did you drink Surenal gland penalising drinks such as Coffee and Bear...\n8) It can take a while before alcoohol gets absorbs into the system... It looks like it may make you body relax but it actually, for many, makes sleep very light and not deep at all. \n9) Do you drink enough water (makes sur you drink it based on Turst and not quantity)\n\nSo hope this common sense gigi helped !
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♡I have occasionally eaten a banana with a glass of milk before bedtime and found that I fell asleep faster. It usually takes me a forever to fall asleep. I think you have to find the food (or solution) that works best for YOU. I've read that you can eat foods in the evening that bring on sleep. There are even foods you should avoid, I've heard. Read on:\n\n"In the evening, eat turkey, bananas, figs, dates, yogurt, milk, tuna and whole grain crackers with nut butters. These foods are high in tryptophan, which promotes sleep. Sometimes eating half a grapefruit at bedtime can help. Keep a food/sleep diary and identify which of these helps you. For sure avoid bacon, cheese, sausage, spinach, tomatoes and wine close to bedtime. These foods contain tyramine, which increases the release of norepinephrine, a brain stimulant."♡\n\nTake a look at this site, it offers some interesting information on sleep and insomnia. Look at the Herbs that could help too. Hope it helps!
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I've had insomnia for a very, very long time. I can stay up for days on end and not feel it. I don't like to and I hate taking medications. I try to stay far from medication. I talked to my doctor about it and he suggested for me to try "melatonin". Its a natural sleeping aid that you can get at any veg store, walgreens, or wallmart. It works very well. Doesn't knock you out it just lets you slowly drift off to sleep. It's usually between 3-5 dollars. \n\nWhen I say natural sleeping AID your probably thinking "this wont work". Well, I thought so to but melatonin is natural because its already in your body. It helps level out your sleep patterns and i think its one of the best things out there.
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I had a bad problem with insomnia for many years, and did some research on it. Here are the things I’ve found that help the most.\n\n1. Don't take the sleeping pills. Although they are not addictive in the way we tend to think (you won't jones for them if you miss taking them) they are addictive in the sense that once you have taken them for a while, you will have to take them to get to sleep, but they won't have the same effect they used too. This is because you tend to not get the necessary REM sleep you need to be rested. If you must take a sleeping pill, take it well before you go to sleep. For instance, I prefer to take sleeping pills 2 hours before I go to sleep, so that the pill can get into my system and make me drowsy before I get into bed, then get out of my system (hopefully) early enough that I get some normal sleep.\n\n2. Try to go to bed at about the same time every night. You have some wiggle room on this, but if you stay out on Saturday night till 3, it'll be harder to go to sleep at 10PM Sunday.\n\n(Which somewhat contradicts:)\n\n3. If possible, don't go to bed if you're not sleepy. Note - one thing I have read and found to be true is that you have to be awake for 12 hours before you can go back to sleep. So if you sleep till noon, again, you won't be sleepy at 10PM. \n\n4. Don't spend more than 15-30 minutes trying to get to sleep. If you notice that you've been in bed more than 15 minutes, get out of bed and do something for a while. Make sure what you do isn't going to make you more hyper; e.g. no exercising or energetic music or writing posts to online debates. \n\n5. When you go to bed, choose a chore or some other task that you do not want to do and tell yourself that if you are still awake in thirty minutes you will do that task. Then, if you are still awake, get up and do your chosen task. This is my favorite suggestion, as it has worked nearly every time I've used it. .\n\nThose are the most useful suggestions I have. Other things you can try:\n\nBefore you start getting ready for sleep, turn off high energy music and turn the lights down. I love R&R music, but I went through a period where I had to turn the radio off every night about an hour before I went to bed, or I would be too wired to sleep. And our bodies react to reduced light by producing melatonin which puts us to sleep. \n\nGet plenty of exercise, but not right before bed. (Unless you're weird like me - exercise right before bed just puts me to sleep)\n\nAnother suggestion that might work is to relax your body, consciously, one area at a time, starting from your feet. You think about the ball of your left foot and relax it, then the ball of your right foot, then the arch of your left foot, etc. You have to concentrate (pretty hard) on what you are doing\n\nSex *grin* by yourself or with an SO, it produces a nice soporific chemical, which does a nice job of putting you to sleep.
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The Homeopathic Remedy PASSIFLORA INCARNATA in mother tincture (Q) potency, 20 drops in about 2 sips of warm water half an hour before meals thrice a day will have her sleeping peacefully and without any harmful tranqulizers, she should keep on taking it till her insomnia is totally cured without any side effects or complications of any kind and its totally non addictive. If this does not helps  after taking it for three days, give her NUX VOMICA 30 half an hour before bed time and ask her to lay down she will be asleep before she notices it :-). 100% relief without and comlications or side effects.\nTake care and God Bless you