what do you do when you have insomnia?
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Anything that tells your body to relax.  I repeat the Lord's prayer, even tho I am not a Christian.  The whole idea is to concentrate on something other than not sleeping.\nAnother trick is auto-hypnosis.  Tell yourself to relax, first your mouth, cheeks, tongue and ears.  Those parts of the body are most apt to be tense.  Then work down your body from head to feet and tell each part to relax. \nNext thing you know.... it's get up time.
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Boil a big pot of water and stick your head in the rising steam for a while.  Get somebody to get you some Mucinex and some VapoRub from a pharmacy.  Rub the Vaporub on your chest, microwave a dry handtowel for a few seconds and place in on the area where you put the rub.  Get some sleep and get yourself better.
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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!!!
845103
Sleep in late. \nLate breakfast\nShop and shop
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i do it all the time..insomnia
94362
I have dealt with insomnia too, and one of the best things you can do is create a regular sleep/wake cycle. Try to go to bed at the same time every night, and wake up at the same time every morning. It can be hard at first, but it really does help, and you'll feel better emotionally.\nAlso, you can try these tips:\n-cut back on coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine; instead drink clear soft drinks like 7-Up and Sprite, or caffeine-free sodas like root beer\n-avoid eating large, heavy meals before going to bed\n-don't exercise too soon before going to bed\n-relax yourself before bed with a hot bath, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation (see my link), etc.\n-have a glass of warm milk and half a turkey sandwich about 30 minutes before going to bed; both contain tryptophan, which will help you sleep\n-don't use your bedroom as a place to work, eat, watch TV, etc.; it should be a place to sleep and rest and that's it\n-avoid alcoholic drinks in the evening\n-listen to calm, soothing music before bed and while you're trying to sleep\n-sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillow\n-keep your room at a cool temperature\n-practice deep breathing exercises (see link)\n-avoid naps if they interfere with your sleep/wake cycle\n-once you're in bed, visualize a safe, peaceful scene, like the beach or a rainy day\n-establish a bedtime ritual before going to sleep to key your body to relax; follow the ritual every night\n-keep your bedroom dark\n-sleep in a well-ventilated room\n-don't watch TV, read, or do any other mentally stimulating activity before bed\n-try to get into the habit of sleeping on your back... it's the best position for relaxing because it allows for deep, restful breathing\n\nGood luck!
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What I do when I am too stressed to fall asleep is: Fix some hot chamomile tea with honey and soak in a hot bubble bath with candles and relaxation/ocean music in the bathroom.  It is very relaxing.  Then, I usually play the relaxation music while I fall asleep.  Normally I don't listen to music when I sleep.  \nIt is good to set a pattern before going to bed each night.  For example, I know it is bedtime when I brush out my hair, wash my face, and brush my teeth.  My routine is simple.  Other people might have a certain drink, read a book, play a certain song, do a certain stretch routine, etc.  It is just the idea of doing a routine every night that creates a habit.  That habit will eventually sink into your subconcious and you will relate that habit to going to sleep.
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Stay away from sleeping pills.  It's easy to get addicted, and some sleeping pills will cause depression and anxiety.  The cure is to make sure you're really tired by getting up early and exercising.  \n\nHere's the magic formula: get up at 6am, drink a 12 oz glass of water, do a 5-10 minute warm-up (run or bike).  Follow up with 30-50 minutes of weight lifting.  Every other day do 20 minutes of aerobic exercise instead of weights.  Take one or two days a week to rest.  You'll be sleeping soundly in no time.
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What are your sleep patterns? \nDo you have trouble falling asleep? Do you fall asleep easily, then wake up 5 hours later and can't fall back asleep? Do you wake up several times during the night and have trouble staying asleep? If so, you are one of over 100 million Americans who experience some form of insomnia and your sleep may be improved by better sleep habits.\n\nTips for better daytime habits \nDo not nap during the day. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, try not to nap during the day because you will throw off your body clock and make it even more difficult to sleep at night. If you are feeling especially tired, and feel as if you absolutely must nap, be sure to sleep for less than 30 minutes, early in the day. \nLimit caffeine and alcohol. Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime. Although alcohol may initially act as a sedative, it can interrupt normal sleep patterns. \nDon't smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs disrupt sleep. \nExpose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening. This will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock. Likewise, try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest. \nExercise early in the day. Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult. \nCheck your iron level. Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep. \n\nThere is a lot more tips on this page listed . ..check it out.
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The best advice I can give you is to talk to your doctor about the problems you are having in your sleep patterns. Not being able to sleep can be a sign of a more serious underlying problem, mental or physical. \n\nYour doctor will know best how to treat your problem. He / she may prescribe you some short-term sleep aid medications to get you back on track or send you for further testing / further treatment. \n\nLosing sleep is a serious problem so don't let it go untreated or unnoticed for too long. Your rest level effects your entire existence and your state of mind. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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take a warm bath, drink milk, read a book and relax. next thing you know, your lids are drooping and you're ready to doze.\n\nsweet dreams! :)
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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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just relax and dont think about any thing ,try to have some kind of activity so you can get tired and go to sleep
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i never sleep...i can't sleep...\n\nseriously though, if i can't fall asleep on my own i do something tedious...i have a pocket yahtzee game by my bedside and basically, i play it until i get bored...VERY BORED.  then when i'm bored into utter submission, falling asleep isn't a problem.\n\ni also have an old economics textbook from college that i keep around for special occasions when i absolutely HAVE to fall asleep.  couple chapters of that and viola!, my head's down on the pages and i'm drooling in the bindings...problem solved.
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-Eat healthy foods\n-Sleep in a dark room\n-Exercise
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yes insomnia has to do with you not where you are
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Close your eyes and go to sleep.  We will all be here in the morning or whenever you want to ask a QUESTION.