Not sleeping well!

christy Posted: Oct 14, 2004 07:19 AM

Not sleeping well!

I basically watched the clock all night again. What do you recommend for a good night's sleep? I will try anything! Help!!!!

CaCRmr Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:35 AM

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Have you tried Tylenol PM

jenny2penny Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:38 AM

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allure Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:42 AM

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Awwwwww Christy I hope all is well with you
I agree w/Jenny about the excercising it def changes the way you feel & you will sleep so much better

Summerbride04 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:45 AM

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You have to figure if there is something specific causing the insomia. Have you been napping during the day? Are you stressed out over something? too much caffiene?
Have you tried meditation, herbal tea, serenity music?

jenny2penny Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:50 AM

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sweetadeline Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:51 AM

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I always try counting backwards from 1000 really, really slowly. I usually fall asleep by 750 or so.

Good luck!

Chloegirl Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:57 AM

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Try Melatonin. You can get it in any drug store. My doctor recomended it b/c I was taking Ambien too often.

It really great!!!

christy Posted: Oct 14, 2004 05:58 PM

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Thanks so much guys! I just have a lot on my mind with work and family stuff. I will try out your suggestions!!!!

heidla Posted: Oct 14, 2004 06:01 PM

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I have trouble sleeping alot of times because my schedule changes so often. I find that meletonin works for me. I like it because it works very gently and I don't feel groggy the next day.

kdelace Posted: Oct 14, 2004 06:47 PM

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I have had trouble sleeping lately because of my situation.... the fact that i am sleeping alone.. A nice glass of wine or Tylenol PM has been doing the trick...

belle31125 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 07:09 PM

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Posted by CaCRmr

Have you tried Tylenol PM

THat is a great cure! BUt be careful not to take it too often.. it will lose it's affect.. FH takes it sometimes when his work schedule changes and has to be able to fall asleep early and go to bed late..

Jenn524 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 07:10 PM

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Posted by jenny2penny

another thing they say is don't remian in bed if you are wide awake....read in another room, watch, tv, etc....otherwise you begin to associate the bed with sleepless nights. Same thing goes for keeping the bed for just sleeping in (ok and one other thing ) so you don't associate the bed with reading or other sleepless activities.

I was just going to respond with kind of the same thing. If you can't fall asleep get up and do something it will help tire you out.

Also turn the clock away from your head so you're not watching the time tick away.

MRSJLK Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:33 PM

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Nyquil does the trick for me

s51178 Posted: Oct 15, 2004 06:28 PM

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I don't recommend Tylenol PM. I took it two nights in a row once, and woke up in the middle of the night with the most unquenchable thirst I have ever had. Now when I can't sleep, I take a 25 or 50 mg Benadryl. The antihistamine puts me out in less than 30 minutes and when I wake up the next morning I don't feel drugged or dazed.
If you are going through some tough times, I also find that writing in my journal helps as well. You don't have to write in it everyday, but sometimes just venting on a piece of paper makes me feel better. Hope this helps!