Hello all,
i have alot of trouble getting to sleep at
night ive tried everything to try and help
but nothing seemes to do the trick.
Ive tried...
>watching a dvd
>sleeping pills
>listening to music
>reading a book
>talking to someone on the phone/in
person before trying to sleep.
>a bath.
I cant think of anything else to try. My
mind seems to go a million miles when I
try to sleep. Ive gone through alot
lately and it seems to just be stuck in my
mind just at night. And when I do fall
asleep I have the wierdest and scariest
dreams so I dont want to fall asleep
again. Also I wake up about 10 times a
night, and each time it takes me ages to
fall asleep again!
Anyone got any answers? I dont think I
have a sleeping disorder cause I used to
sleep really well. Any help is some
help.
Cheers
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marionalma
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 8 Location: NJ
Me Too Posted: 06-22-06 00:35am
I think that it is a sleeping disorder if
we cannot calm our minds. All I do is
worry if I am going to fall asleep before
daylight!
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Marvin123
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Tampa
Posted: 06-23-06 08:35am
Hey cherry,
did you try this?
With regular exercise your sleep quality
is improved and the transition between the
cycles and phases of sleep becomes
smoother and more regular. Keeping up
your physical activity during the day may
also be help you deal with the stress and
worry in your life. You should not be
exercising three to four hours before bed.
Try to increase your physical daily
activity during the day. The ideal time
for you to exercise is in the late
afternoon or early evening. Attempt to
exercise at least three to four times a
week for a continuous period of 20 to 30
minutes. This can include something as
simple as walking or something as
strenuous as running. Adding a regular
exercise activity to your daily schedule
will improve your overall health and
benefit you emotionally. Aerobic
exercises seem to work best to battle
sleep.
Take a deep breath.
Breathe in through your nose and visualize
the air moving down to your stomach.
As you breathe in again silently count to
four.
Purse your lips as you exhale slowly.
This time count silently to eight.
Repeat this process six to ten times.
The results of this breathing technique
are immediate. You will feel your
shoulders and arms relaxing. Your chest
will feel less constricted and you will
feel less stress and tension.
Last edited by Marvin123 on 06-24-06 04:13am; edited 1 time in total
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marionalma
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 8 Location: NJ
Exercises Posted: 06-24-06 00:07am
Marvin,
i think the advice that you gave to cherry
is wonderful. Do you have any answers to
my problem - which is worrying about
falling to sleep. It sounds completely
ridiculous - but is a really big problem
with me. Any help would be appreciated.
Ma
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Marvin123
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Tampa
Posted: 06-24-06 04:31am
Hello marionalma,
you might have narcolepsy or hypersomnia
just guessing, you will get to know what
it is your problem when you consult a
sleep doctor. But I am posting some
helpful self care tips for you.
Go to bed at a set time each night and get
up at the same time each morning.
Try to exercise 20 to 30 minutes a day.
Daily exercise often helps people sleep,
although a workout soon before bedtime may
interfere with sleep.
For maximum benefit, try to get your
exercise about 4 to 5 hours before going
to bed.
Avoid drinks that contain caffeine, which
acts as a stimulant and keeps people
awake. Sources of caffeine include
chocolate, coffee, soft drinks, non-herbal
teas, diet drugs, and some pain relievers.
Smokers tend to sleep very lightly and
often wake up in the early morning due to
nicotine withdrawal. Alcohol robs people
of deep sleep and rapid eye movement
sleep(rem) sleep and keeps them in the
lighter stages of sleep.
A warm bath, reading, or another relaxing
routine can make it easier to fall sleep.
Sleep until sunlight.
Maintain a comfortable temperature in the
bedroom. Extreme temperatures may disrupt
sleep or prevent you from falling
asleep.
If you have trouble falling asleep night
after night, or if you always feel tired
the next day, then you may have a
hypersomnia and should see a physician.
Good luck,
marvin.
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marionalma
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 8 Location: NJ
Thanks Posted: 06-25-06 00:23am
Thanks marvin for your advice. I will
have to see a sleep doctor b/c my concern
is mainly worrying about worrying about
falling asleep. This makes it very
difficult to relax and fall asleep b/c I
am so worried.