Insomnia Cures

Guys I just wonder what's the best insomnia treatment besides milk and exercises? Because I have tried nearly all of the insomnia treatments mentioned by most people, but it didn't better my insomnia, I only got 2-4 hours sleep each day and feeling very tired in the daytime, help me please!!!

If you want to find the best insomnia treatment,you should not miss a book called "Who move my insomnia", written by Dr Brown.K
there are quite a bunch of clever ways for you, for instance, how to take sleeping pills without getting addicted.
You can download the free e-book here

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I take natural sleepin pills and i still wake up too early constanly. I go to bed at about 10 ish

Is anything bothering you? this usually happens to me when something is bothering me. When I want to wake up late I make sure I have no distractions because some people wake up when they hear the littlest sound.

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I have been having a hard time going to sleep recently; my mind just go's a million miles an hour, thinking about everything. I'm on Zoloft 200mg (antidepressant) and It does help with anxiety and calms me at night as well. My question is though; is it better to take 2 tylenol sleep aids, or get a prescription from a doctor? If prescription, what kind of sleep aid for insomnia is good for anxiety and obsessiveness at night? Personal stories would be great!

Seroquel has worked for me for three years without my having to increase the dose (100 mg). I also use Restoril, 30 mg, for those days, about three days a month, when I need extra mind calming.

I also take 200 mg of Zoloft. For me, it does 80% for depression, 70% for OCD, 0% for panic (claustrophobic situations), and 0% for racing thoughts.

I am Bipolar II, so the Seroquel takes care of mania and the racing thoughts that go with it.

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Nyquil, Xanax, Ambian, Tylenol PM, Advil PM, etc…

I know taking sleep aids is not good for you but neither is not sleeping. I've had insomnia for most of my life so I usually try to take something once a week just so my body can rest

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I suffer from insomnia and have been fore the past few years. I just started on this medication that was prescribed and it helps but I don't want to be dependant on it. I have anxiety problems and I stress alot. The doctor tells me I can't take my stress to sleep with me. What are some ways besides the medicine of getting to sleep that would help? food? anything?
Well I do hobbies.. they contribute to my insomnia. Like the computer, TV, webdesign. That all just keeps me up.

I've also had this problem, and the best approach to insomnia is exercises, and the more the better. Also drink chamomile tea before bed, it works at least somewhat to relax you. What works great for me with anxiety is distraction. Constantly be doing something and disctract your mind of stressful thoughts. So google insomnia and excercise for more reading. And go on a jog and do stuff now!

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if medication is out of the question?

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.

We suggest you try all these methods first, and use drugs only as a last resort. The decision, of course, is yours.

take 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.

get a massage ( i can give u that one ^_^)
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.

Listen 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.

Of course if you don't have a record, cassette or CD player that will automatically turn off, we don't suggest this. If you have to get up and turn it off at the end, you've obviously lost its effect.

drink 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.

Drink 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.

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For the last couple of weeks I've had trouble getting to sleep. Not being able to sleep during the night has made be very tired and cranky during the day, so solutions to my problem would be gr8! Ty!

Hey There Monica!

I think first off you should understand some of the causes for insomnia, so you know what symptoms to look for specifically and to make sure it is indeed insomnia! What you eat and drink during the day can affect your sleep at night. For example, too much caffeine, smoking, and alcohol before bed all contribute to poor sleep. Your sleep environment is another possible cause. A quiet dark environment is best for sleep.Your daily habits are a factor as well, and include such things like vigorous exercise or watching violent stories and images on the nightly news right before bed. A new job, family conflict, or financial worries can also keep you up at night.

Now to the good stuff! What can you do to combat this inability to sleep? You can try relaxation and stress management techniques such as abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or meditation.

You can also try something called cognitive-behavioral therapy. This involves confronting, and changing, your beliefs, assumptions, and behaviors regarding sleep, all of which may be preventing you from getting the sleep you need. The first part of CBT is modifying your thoughts, or cognitions, to create more positive sleep associations. The second part of cognitive-behavioral therapy involves changing behaviors and habits that may be affecting your sleep.

You can also give alternative therapies and herbal remedies a shot! Herbal supplements and hormones like melatonin (a naturally occurring hormone whose levels peak at night), are a possibility to explore as well! Therapies include bright light therapy (artificial light), acupuncture, or aromatherapy (certain scents from herbs). In case you're interested in an herbal remedy, I found a trial offer that may be of interest to you.

Good luck to you and feel well!

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I’m 17, Male, and I have had trouble sleeping all my life. Therefore, I have really huge bags under my eyes, and I want them gone before I order contacts or anything. I know about all the natural cures, tea bags and ice and cucumbers and all that, I’m wondering if there is any other way besides alternative medicines. And please, don’t just say “Get more sleep” because I have tried, you know.

Here are a few things that have helped for me:

don’t rub your eyes, gently tap your fingers around them instead. This increases circulation and therefore decreases bags.

A SMALL amount of hemorrhoid cream applied to the bags. Make sure you don’t get it in your eye and don’t rub it on, tap it lightly on or use a q-tip to gently apply it. This is not for long term use, but it does tighten your skin. A little goes a long way.

If you’re not too embarrassed, go to the store and buy anti aging wrinkle cream.

Buy a new pillow. If you sleep with your head slightly elevated it will allow better circulation and thus less bagginess.

If you have sleep issues, you might want to to consider talking to your doctor about a sleep aid. To help you sleep you might want to look into buying a pad to put on your mattress to make it more comfortable or practice calming your mind. Try to mentally relax your entire body and make sure you have a good pre sleep routine such as taking a hot shower and not stimulating your brain. So, some things to avoid are watching TV, talking on the phone, exercising within 3 hours of your bedtime, and reading a stimulating book.

Good luck.

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I'm an extremely light sleeper. If there is any noise, I probably won't get to sleep. So, I sleep with the fan on to drown out noises. Unfortunately, in the morning, I wake up with the sun. So, I don't need an alarm clock, and I wake up earlier and earlier during the summer months. I put up a thick blanket to cover my window in order to have some sanity. As well, if I wake up in the middle of the night, it often takes me a long time to fall back to sleep - if I do. Because I'm such a light sleeper, I think I actually don't get enough sleep. By the weekend, I need a long nap to offset the sleep I don't get during the week. Can anyone suggest any websites or ways to help with this sort of insomnia?
PS: ear plugs and masks don't work as they bother me and prevent me from sleeping. Way too sensitive!

I too am a light sleeper and suffer from insomnia. There are a few things that you can do/take. These were all recommended by my doctors and my brother-in-law who is an anesthesiologist because I did not want to take a Rx sleep aid.

1. Buy a Melatonin supplement. They are natural, come in 3mg pills, can get them at the grocery store. They help establish natural sleep patterns. You take one pill 20 minutes before you go to bed. They make you feel like you want to go to bed. If it is severe, you can take two. I used this when I worked nights so I could sleep during the day. You may experience more dreaming. Melatonin is what your body naturally produces to make you *sleepy*. You don't feel groggy in the morning.

2. After taking the Melatonin, get in a hot shower. When you get out your body temperature will drop. This mimics the process when you fall asleep (your temp drops when you first fall asleep). Helps you to get drowsy.

3. If those don't work try taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine- buy the cheap allergy pills. They are straight diphen. and a HECK of a lot cheaper than the name brand stuff and it's the same thing!) Start with one pill, but you can take two. I don't like this method because if you can't get at least 8 hours you may feel tired when you wake up. *Sometimes it doesn't always work and can have the opposite effect. This is random and they don't know why it happens. One day it works, the next it doesn't. But I would say it works more often than not. If it's not working right away, a 1/2 glass of wine or 1/2 a beer is acceptable to take with it. (Doctor's recommendation). A normal adult should be knocked out by two. (50mg?)

4. Try to take a brisk 30 min walk at least once a day. Excercise during the day (and the Vitamin D from the sun) helps with the natural production of Melatonin and Seratonin.

5. Take Omega 3. You'll feel better over all– it can act as a Seratonin Re-uptake Inhibitor. Basically leaving more in your system (as I understand it).

Good Luck and Happy Dreams!

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Lately I've had lots of trouble sleeping. Everytime I lay day my mind starts wandering and makes it impossible for me to rest. I don't wanna take sleeping pills because they make me feel very tired the next day.

Any Suggestions?
And I work 2nd shift so I don't get off work till 11:00 pm.
That should say lay down
5-htp is a great supplement for sleep. I found a really good one at this website. Other ones I tried did not work as well. Other supplements that help are GABA and Melatonin but the last one, you have to use just every once in a while or it stops working. Also, make sure your room is REALLY dark. You can't make your own melatonin unless it is really dark, no little lights glowing, no street lights shining in the windows! Good Luck!

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