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

[sparks19]

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

I have always had some trouble sleeping at night time. But since I have been back with my hubby it hasn't been too bad. I usually fall asleep quickly and easily but if I wake up in the middle of the night I am wide awake. I have never had three consecutive nights of no sleep though (unless by choice LOL)

My hubby is going to pick up some sleepy time tea for me and something to help me sleep tonight. I am wondering if maybe I'm getting the same thing he seems to be coming down with. My nose has been stuffed up lately and I know that has bothered me the past few nights as well but I use some nasal spray and it goes away and I still can't sleep.

hmmmm I just thought of one thing in common the past three days have. I have taken Advil cold and sinus all three days. It has pseudoephedrine in it and I hear that can sometimes make you restless and awake. I haven't taken any today and I don't plan on taking any today. I hope that is all it was.

[Logan]

I have to stay away from those meds (prescription and OTC) that have pseudoephedrine in them. Found out the hard way, a month or so ago, when I started taking Zyrtec D. Even my Ambien couldn't counteract the horrible side effects of this one. Maybe that is your problem.

Take care and good sleep for you tonight!

[Randi]

One more thing - don't drink coffee or Coca Cola after 5 PM.

Take a cup of "sleep" tea and a book to bed tonight!