sleeping trouble!

kybum · 01-04-2004, 09:52 AM

hi all, for the past year i have had serious trouble sleeping. some nights i can get to sleep right away, others i dont sleep at all. i have tried herbal remedies but they dont seem to work. any ideas without having to see a doc??

**avman** · 01-04-2004, 09:53 AM

Trouble sleeping for a year? That could be a sign of something medical. I really would see a doctor for that. Something is not right.

avman

Cid · 01-04-2004, 09:55 AM

Humm maby you might have to graves jobs that is what I had to do to help me sleep. I have all ways had a problem sleeping in the night but the days it was easy for me so now I am a grave person. That might help you. I dont sugest taking sleeping pills becouse you might become addicted to them (I know how easy it is too) I hope that this helps.

kybum · 01-04-2004, 10:02 AM

thanks. i am in uni so i cant sleep during the day tho, and i work some nights, any other ideas?

Realitybites · 01-04-2004, 10:37 AM

I don't think you can solve this one without seeing a doctor. Sleeping disorders that last this long need to be corrected as soon as possible. It can get tricky otherwise.
Are there any specific reasons you don't want to consult a doctor?

Kodos · 01-04-2004, 11:06 AM

Try cutting out caffenne. I know it will be hard since you are tired to begin with, but it may help. Also, try exercise. These always work for me.

Mar · 01-04-2004, 11:43 AM

There could be several reasons for your sleep difficulties. I looked it up, and here's a link that might help you out a bit as far as pinning down why you can't sleep/what type of sleep disorder you may have/remedies, etc.

sleepnet.com/

Give that a shot, see if you can vary your routine or diet enough to give your body that extra little "push" towards bedtime, and, if all else fails, you DO have to go see a physician! Lack of sleep over an extended period of time can cause you serious difficulties in your studies/work/social life, all aspects of your life, and can lead to depression, which you definitely want to avoid! Good luck!

Zidane0911 · 01-04-2004, 12:52 PM

Im with Kodos!!! Even though i drink something with caffiene (sorry about spelling) in it at around 6 pm, i cant goto sleep until 3 am. It's terrible.

And also, try to goto bed WHEN you are tired, and not goto bed just because you want to. I am a person who knows how you feel, I always have a hard time sleeping. What i do, is dont drink caffiene past 4 pm, and just watch TV or something about an extra hour past my bedtime but i guess that's because my mom is very lenient.

but i just goto bed WHEN i am tired because if i goto bed when im not tired, all i do is sit there and think about stuff so i cant sleep.

Hope this helps, besta luck

--Zid

kybum · 01-05-2004, 12:16 PM

thanks all for you replys. they have helped alot. i dont want to see ya doc cause i hate them, i have nothing but bad experiences with them. i dont have much caffine tho??

01-04-2004, 09:52 AM	#1
kybum Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9	sleeping trouble! hi all, for the past year i have had serious trouble sleeping. some nights i can get to sleep right away, others i dont sleep at all. i have tried herbal remedies but they dont seem to work. any ideas without having to see a doc??

01-04-2004, 09:55 AM	#3
Cid Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cedar City, Utah, USA Gender: Male Age: 26 Posts: 903	Humm maby you might have to graves jobs that is what I had to do to help me sleep. I have all ways had a problem sleeping in the night but the days it was easy for me so now I am a grave person. That might help you. I dont sugest taking sleeping pills becouse you might become addicted to them (I know how easy it is too) I hope that this helps. __________________ The Shy Guy, Shyness will be the death of me. Field experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

01-04-2004, 11:43 AM	#7
Mar Offline Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Connecticut Age: 36 Posts: 881	There could be several reasons for your sleep difficulties. I looked it up, and here's a link that might help you out a bit as far as pinning down why you can't sleep/what type of sleep disorder you may have/remedies, etc. sleepnet.com/ Give that a shot, see if you can vary your routine or diet enough to give your body that extra little "push" towards bedtime, and, if all else fails, you DO have to go see a physician! Lack of sleep over an extended period of time can cause you serious difficulties in your studies/work/social life, all aspects of your life, and can lead to depression, which you definitely want to avoid! Good luck! __________________ Beauty is only skin deep. LOOK DEEPER.

01-04-2004, 12:52 PM	#8
Zidane0911 Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wasting Away In Margaritaville Age: 20 Posts: 77	Im with Kodos! Im with Kodos!!! Even though i drink something with caffiene (sorry about spelling) in it at around 6 pm, i cant goto sleep until 3 am. It's terrible. And also, try to goto bed WHEN you are tired, and not goto bed just because you want to. I am a person who knows how you feel, I always have a hard time sleeping. What i do, is dont drink caffiene past 4 pm, and just watch TV or something about an extra hour past my bedtime but i guess that's because my mom is very lenient. but i just goto bed WHEN i am tired because if i goto bed when im not tired, all i do is sit there and think about stuff so i cant sleep. Hope this helps, besta luck --Zid __________________ Sick and tired Of all your complaints This is the hour We bring it down

01-04-2004, 09:53 AM	#2
avman Offline Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Minnesota Gender: Male Age: 42 Posts: 6,526	Trouble sleeping for a year? That could be a sign of something medical. I really would see a doctor for that. Something is not right. avman

01-04-2004, 10:02 AM	#4
kybum Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9	thanks. i am in uni so i cant sleep during the day tho, and i work some nights, any other ideas?

01-04-2004, 10:37 AM	#5
Realitybites Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: europe Posts: 54	I don't think you can solve this one without seeing a doctor. Sleeping disorders that last this long need to be corrected as soon as possible. It can get tricky otherwise. Are there any specific reasons you don't want to consult a doctor?

01-04-2004, 11:06 AM	#6
Kodos Offline Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 31	Try cutting out caffenne. I know it will be hard since you are tired to begin with, but it may help. Also, try exercise. These always work for me.

01-05-2004, 12:16 PM	#9
kybum Offline Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9	thanks all for you replys. they have helped alot. i dont want to see ya doc cause i hate them, i have nothing but bad experiences with them. i dont have much caffine tho??