Alright... now I'm just starting to get mad

[sparks19]

I can't think of anything specific that is causing my insomnia. I am not stressed or worried about anything that i know of. As far as I know my mind is not running wild when I lay down to sleep. I just have to take something tonight just to get some sleep. I'm not going to take the pills all the time, only if I MUST and right now LOL I MUST get some sleep tonight or I will go insane.

I really think I am at the point where I am so tired that I'm not tired LOL. I always have a fan running because I need that noise to sleep lol. I was going to try warm milk last night and then realized the milk was gone lol. The fullmoon is a good explanation though. I didn't realize it was a full moon. Usually Teddy is nutso when the moon is full but he hasn't been this time, LOL he must have given it to me lol. I did try a hot shower yesterday but it just made me feel more refreshed lol. Maybe I will get some decaf tea to have something warm and soothing before bed. I will definately be looking that yoga thing up on the web. if I can't find it I will let you know. Thank you very much.

[Randi]

I sympathise with you too, I've had periods when I just couldn't fall asleep, no matter how tired I was. I find that I get tired/sleepy at certain times throughout the day, often around 2 PM, work or not - and also around 10 PM. If I don't go to bed at that time, I sometimes can't sleep for a few hours.

Getting into a routine of getting up and going to bed the same time every day helps, in my opinion.

I will not recommend sleeping pills on an every day basis, but one occasionally won't hurt. I tried some they give to passengers who has a long flight ahead, they work for 4-5 hours. The active stuff in them is called Zopliclone. For me, 1/2 of 7.5 mg works well.

Also, you can get various kinds of herb tea which will help, and Valerian (Baldrian) works for some too.

Sleep well!

[Corinna]

I can identify . I useally take a huge long run or walk. then the warm shower and warm milk . if that doesn't work i can't handle booze well (half a wine cooler i'm gone) but I drink one and blits out.

[moosmom]

I have insomnia but it's due to the big "M" (menopause). Lut is right. You need to get into a routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time every day. Also, try a hot shower before bed. That relaxes me. Reading also puts me to sleep.

I've read when you can't sleep, don't stay in bed. Get up, drink some Camomile (sp?) tea as it relaxes you. Watch tv, read. Then try again.

I can tell you that the Tylenol PM will make you sleep. I take it for migraines.

I hope you can get some sleep soon.

[Edwina's Secretary]

The old "counting sheep" does help me.....the concept anyway. I think of the names of the 50 states...in alphabetic order. If that still doesn't do it...I do the state capitals in alpha.... or names for girls --- all the A names I can think of...then all the B names, etc. It is very boring and that is the idea. Push other thoughts out. It is a technique used in hypnosis.

[JenBKR]

Hopefully getting into a routine will help. I also have taken tylenol PM on occasion, and it does work. At least for me - sometimes it's the only way I will sleep when I have a really bad headache. Good luck, let us know how it goes!

[sparks19]

Moosmom that is my downfall. I always stay in bed and try to force myself to fall asleep. i always tell myself that if I can't sleep I need to get up and do something else but for some reason I always convince myself that sleep is right around the corner lol.

I have also been having weird temperature issues. without the blankets I'm cold but once I am under them I am burning hot. Maybe I am getting a cold or something.

We generally go to bed and get up at the same time everyday. My hubby works so he is on a regular schedule and I basically use his schedule as my own as well lol.

Edwina, I am definately going to try that. I tried to do "breathing exercises" but I quickly forget about them and stop doing them without even realizing it but I'm not falling asleep.

I am physically exhausted but my eyes are wide awake. I cleaned the kitchen today and felt like I had just run 2 miles lol it was exhausting.

I will definately be trying these methods tonight and I am going to take an Advil PM just to make sure I SLEEP.

Thanks everyone

[Logan]

I have become a terrible insomniac in the last 4 years. I was always a light sleeper, but usually got 5-6 good, solid hours, each night. Since then, I awaken (have no problem falling asleep), but when I do, whether it be a dog barking, cat making noise, whatever, I find it impossible to fall back to sleep. My mind starts spinning and I'm awake for the remainder of the night.

I have found that the worse it gets, the worse I get, and I "expect" not to be able to sleep, therefore, I don't. It is a vicious cycle.

I finally talked with my doctor about it and after going through some testing, he prescribed something for me. I can't take Tylenol PM, Excedrin PM, etc because it wires me to the hilt! Just the opposite of what I need. I don't take a sleep aid every night, but what he prescribed, helped. You may have to go through some testing for depression or other symptoms, but if you could get a non-narcotic, prescription drug, if this persists, it will help you.

If you don't sleep, you're going to have other health issues, I'm afraid. Please take care of you.

Logan