Insomnia Cures

Veronika Namesse asked:


The debate and controversy about insomnia have shown no signs of letting up. Common sense would tell you though that regardless of the true nature of insomnia, it pays to pay attention to your insomnia symptom.

Primary Insomnia

Experts are still debating the issue but some hold the opinion that insomnia may be a condition all on its own. This means that a person may be manifesting an insomnia symptom simply because he has insomnia.

Supporters of this theory contest that in some cases, looking at an insomnia symptom as a primary condition is essential to avoid relegating it to another theoretical condition. Subordinating an insomnia symptom may be a way of trivializing the condition. In such a case, primary insomniacs run the risk of not receiving proper care and attention. If you are certain that you do not suffer from any other medical condition, find a doctor who respects the possibility of insomnia as a primary condition.

Secondary Insomnia

The more common notion about the cause of an insomnia symptom is that a person is suffering from one because of a much serious underlying medical condition. This view has perhaps grown in popularity simply because it offers an explanation for insomnia whereas the causes of primary insomnia cannot be completely determined.

In secondary insomnia, you could be suffering from a major physical or psychological condition that could be causing the insomnia. A person for example with an anxiety disorder will normally manifest an insomnia symptom simply because of his worries and anxieties. Physical illnesses such as breathing disorders, sciatica, fibromyalgia and other painful conditions also cause insomnia because of the pain or discomfort that accompany such illnesses. Even a sleeping disorder like sleep apnea may naturally lead to an insomnia symptom.

Medication for Secondary Insomnia

A secondary insomnia symptom may be more difficult to treat than primary insomnia. Medication for a secondary insomnia symptom should be chosen carefully. Otherwise, an individual could end up suffering even more. The usual over the counter antihistamine for a simple insomnia symptom for example may not be safe medication for people with breathing disorders. Depressed individuals under medication may also end up more depressed after taking over the counter insomnia medication.

There have been many medical cases showing the alleviation of insomnia once the primary condition has been treated. Other individuals however may need insomnia medication together with the treatment for the primary condition. A doctor’s opinion in this case should always be sought if an individual feels that there is a need for insomnia medication.

A Good Night’s Sleep

Sleeping eight hours a night should not lead you into concluding that you are sleeping well and that you are free from insomnia. Some people sleep for eight hours or more and still wake up exhausted. This may be a sign that you are suffering from some form of insomnia. The best indication that you have had a good night’s sleep is if you wake up energized, can stay up for most of the day and can function properly.



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angels7113 asked:


I have had insomnia for over a month now, and find it almost impossible to sleep. I am miserable. I have tried xanax, ambien and lunesta and those only work for a night or two and then stop working for me. I really would like to do this without taking anything but am finding it very hard. I exercise and take baths at night but it doesnt seem to work for me. I used to sleep for 7 hrs just fine, then i missed a night or two and have been stuck in this cycle of fearing my bed. Has anyone used specific meditation or relaxing techniques that they have found works? If so please let me know.. and i would like to try this without using sleeping pills, etc.

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lancasterangel03 asked:


Okay well i have insomnia i can not absolutley not sleep let alone if i do stay a sleep for more that 3 hours . My upstairs where my bed is it is boiling hot and i share teh upstairs with my sisters so i have to keep it warm and cant turn it down . ( the tempreture is like76 degrees ) . i can not fall a sleep i have a tv i turn it off i try to sleep . doesnt work . i cant go to sleep please some one help me !! oh and the warm milk before bed doesnt work for me i have a bad stomach . thank you please help im so tired
Okay im only 11 my mom would not let me take pills and i wouldnt want to . and 36 hours guy that is not a very good idea there .
No pills …

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Ed C asked:


i am fairly certain i’m depressed. but my question is that is it possible to fluctuate between hypersomnia and insomnia, every few nights? or am i just wierd?

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Bella asked:


I’m 14, almost 15, and I have a severe case of insomnia. It’s been like this for a couple of years now. My mom doesn’t want me to take medications because she’s afraid I’ll get addicted. I’ve tried almost everything and but nothing works. Help!
I don’t drink milk.

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Z asked:


Hey there. I have a friend who hasn’t been eating a lot for awhile now. She never ever gets hungry, or any sort of gnawing pain in her stomach. She just gets a small feel of emptiness inside and she forces herself to eat at least a meal a day so she doesn’t starve on accident.
She also feels tired occassionally, but she never actually is sleepy. Recently, she couldn’t sleep for several hours until about 6 AM or so, when she just passed out on her bed.
Are these the symptoms of something? Is there any way to treat this?
If it helps any, she stays up late, and doesn’t eat a lot in general, though she has a fast metabolism.
I’m sure she isn’t anorexic. She doesn’t force herself to be skinny, but she doesn’t eat a lot in general. (Too busy with other things, she says.) But she still eats snacks from time to time when she IS busy. However, she IS rather underweight. It’s also hard to tell if she’s pale since she’s tanned anyway. Her hair has gotten a little nappy since summer started.

Her insomnia might be caused by caffeine intake and her bad sleeping schedule. I’m sure that can be fixed though with tiring her out enough (exercise, doing something tiring and exciting during the day, etc…). As for the loss of appetite, though, I’m still not sure what to do.
She also told me she felt like she wanted to vomit a few times and that she feels pretty ill.
Another thing one of my friends came up with… The hours of sleep affect your appetite. If you don’t sleep enough, you get hungrier, but if you sleep too much, you don’t have an appetite. It makes sense, but would this be a possibility, you guys think? I’m hoping it is, because then it wouldn’t be as serious. As for the insomnia in general, it might be the abuse of caffeine mixed with a bad sleeping schedule. (Before she started having this problem, she would sleep at around 2 to 4 AM for about ten to twelve hours. Now she sleeps about nine hours, at 6 or 7 AM to around 3 PM.)

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RandomArtist asked:


I have insomnia,or whatever that thing is called when you cant sleep.What do I do.For some reason I always only have the urge to sleep at 4:00 in the morning,then when I wake up its already 1:00,I dont know what to do,I tried sleeping earlier,nothing,i couldnt go to sleep,i could only go to sleep at 4:00 AM.What should I do,and I need to know fast.

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aurorah asked:


They supposedly block the blue light rays that keep the brain from producing melatonin, and help you get to sleep.

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Juliet Cohen asked:


Insomnia is a sleep disorder. Sleep is a state of consciousnesses, which gives your body time to rest and build up your strength. It is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomnia affects all age groups. Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. The incidence increases with age. 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. It is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs, caffeine, depression, bipolar disorder or sometimes for no apparent reason. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes. Insomnia may be classified by how long the symptoms are present. Transient insomnia usually is due to situational changes such as travel and stressful events. It lasts for less than a week or until the stressful event is resolved. Short-term insomnia lasts for 1-3 weeks, and long-term insomnia (chronic insomnia) continues for more than 3 weeks. Chronic insomnia often results from depression or substance abuse. It is important to know that nearly everyone has problems sleeping at some time or other and it is thought that a third of people in the UK have bouts of insomnia. Newborn babies can sleep for 16 hours a day, while children of school age need an average of 10 hours. Adults usually need, on average, 7 to 9 hours sleep a night. As we get older, it’s normal to need less sleep. Most people over 70 need less than 6 hours sleep per night; and they tend to be light sleepers.

Three types of insomnia first is transient insomnia second is acute insomnia and last is chronic insomnia. It is not defined by the number of hours you sleep every night. Poor sleep quality can occur as a result of sleep apnea or major depression. Transient insomnia lasts from one night to a few weeks. Most people occasionally suffer from transient insomnia due to such causes as jet lag or short-term anxiety. Acute insomnia is the inability to consistently sleep well for a period of between three weeks to six months. Chronic insomnia is regarded as the most serious; persists almost nightly for at least a month. Chronic insomnia can lead to mental health problems such as depression, or misuse of alcohol or other medicines in order to gain sleep. Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when a sleeping person’s breathing is interrupted, thus interrupting the normal sleep cycle. With the obstructive form of the condition, some part of the sleeper’s respiratory tract loses muscle tone and partially collapses. People with obstructive sleep apnea often do not remember any of this, but they complain of excessive sleepiness during the day. Central sleep apnea interrupts the normal breathing stimulus of the central nervous system, and the individual must actually wake up to resume breathing. Sometimes perimenopausal (the time leading up to menopause) women have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep; hot flashes and night sweats often can disturb sleep. Pregnancy also can affect how well a woman sleeps.

Treatment of insomnia should be individualized based on the nature and severity of symptoms. Most cases of insomnia inability to sleep or inability to sleep well at night. Lormetazepam, a short-acting benzodiazepine widely used for the treatment of insomnia. Rozerem is the very first insomnia treatment medication on the market that acts as a melatonin receptor agonist. Rozerem is just one of the many insomnia medications available on the market today. It is important that you discuss with your health care provider if prescription medications are right to treat your insomnia. Benzodiazepines drugs are relatives of diazepam (Valium) marketed as sleeping aids. Other drugs such as ethchlorvynol (Placidyl) are likely to produce neurologic side effects when taken. Barbiturates were formerly the standard sleeping pills, sold under such names as Seconal and Nembutal. Nonpharmacologic treatments for insomnia are considered effective if they decrease sleep onset latency or increase total sleep time by 30 minutes. Most treatment studies use patient-reported sleep diaries to measure outcome. Criteria used include total sleep time, sleep-onset latency, and number of nocturnal awakenings. A meta-analysis of 48 individual studies of behavioral therapy found stimulus control therapy to be effective and to be superior to progressive relaxation, imagery training, and paradoxical intention. Develop a regular sleeping schedule. Avoid daytime naps and stimulating activities just before bedtime. Avoid alcohol- it is a leading cause of poor sleep. Drink a cup of warm milk.



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