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Any home remedies for INSOMNIA! I am running on 1 hour of sleep for the last 3 days....my mind is constantly running and I can't get a wink of sleep! Someone please help me! |
I have insomnia as well, and I wish I had the miracle cure to give to you! I have found that they only thing that will help, sometimes, is a cup of soy chai. My problem is that I fall asleep fast, but wake right back up. My heart goes out to you, I know how hard it is to function after one of the cycles. I am currently in school again; and trying to concentrate on medical info is beyond exacerbating. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Best wishes......and if you find something, let me know; and vice versa!!:rolleyes: |
Ok Ladies, this is going to sound REALLY lame, but here goes..... Everyone has an "off switch". You need to find yours and once you do you will be able to effectively turn off and go to sleep when it's time. I would recommend meditation. Then take meditation one step further and teach yourself how to relax. Once you can "relax on command" you will be able to find the OFF switch and simply go to sleep when it's time. The biggest part of this is learning to let go and to let your mind get "quiet". |
As many of you know i am a firm believer of holistic medicine, the Regular doctor wanted me to take lunesta when I told him i was having problems falling asleep, I have them right here I took one and the next day I was more tired and i awoke with a slight headache. I went to my Natural Remedy site and found this product I been using it off and on when needed and I like it very much. best of luck, I KNOW how hard is not to be able to get a good night sleep.Just be careful if you are lactose intolerant, since this product contains Lactose. HTH, Carmen in nj Sleep Tonic™ The ideal choice to help the body relax and produce all the hormones essential for healthy sleep. Relax mild tension and increase drowsiness Balance the hormones involved in sleep patterns Restore rejuvenation through restful sleep Maintain routine balance of cell salts in the body Ensure systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body Optimize health at the cellular level Relieve symptoms of disease Restore health and vitality Safely treat a wide range of symptoms without side effects Optimize the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and metabolism |
me too! I have suffered from insomnia for a couple of years now. it is related to menopause, I think. I fall asleep for about 3 hours each night, and then that's it. I wake up, and toss and turn until it is time to wake up. Sometimes I am able to fall back asleep right before my alarm goes off! Unfortunately, I work, and so I do not have the option of staying in bed. I have tried OTC meds with some success. Exercise also helps. Not right before bed, though. If I exercise early in the day, I usually sleep well that night. I am getting a hot tub next week. I think it might also help me to relax before bed. i used to have a hot tub back in Maine and I really miss it. |
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reading does it for me. good luck. |
I have the same problem. I have taken otc pm meds, but usually feel terrible (sedated) the next day. I'm glad you posted this because it reminded me to make a doc appointment. |
Do you consume ANY caffeine? Coffeee / tea / chocolate / red bull / sports drinks / etc etc If so - try 100% withdrawal..... |
i find working out in the evenings helps me sleep at night. So does drinking a calming tea- usually chamomille or "Sleepy time". Also i've tried Lavender- i just buy the oil and put it on a few cotton swabs which i then put in a baggie and cut holes in it. Sometimes if i'm having a REALLY hard time- i'll just keep the tv on and eventually I fall asleep- something mundane like the home shopping network or something. Have you tried a bath? |
I also found the sleepy time tea to be great. I have at times used Valarien Root and Melatonin which can be found at any health food store and even some drug stores carry it. I have used these products at the advice of my natro path physician. I don't have insomnia but I had some "stressful" periods in my life that caused tossing and turning. You can find lot's of info on these if you google them~ |
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I have a terrible time sleeping. I sleep for an hour then right back up..then I will go back to sleep and right back up. I have talked with my doctor and she will not give sleep meds. so I just suffer and play farmville.. |
For awhile I also had trouble sleeping. Every little noise would wake me up and I could never fall back asleep. I don't like taking meds so I used alternative methods. I researched online and read alot of health books. Here's what worked for me. •Exercise regulary (very very important- even if it's just taking a walk) •Eat healthy - lots of fruits and veggies •Meditate/Pray •Take your Multi-vitamin •Lavender oil - I burn it every night in my bedroom before I go to sleep and I also use a lavender massage oil on back of my wrists and little on my pillow. •Chamomile tea/Bed time tea •Natural Calm (a relaxing magnesium supplement you drink it warm like a tea) I take it every night with Calcium citrate and vit. D •I play very low ocean sounds all night - white sounds are very relaxing find the one that works best for you. (I find that when I forget to turn it on I wake up in the middle of the night) •Hot shower before bed Pick a few at a time and see what works best for you. Good luck I hope this helps:D |
I have used benadryl and it works for me, but can cause that sleepy hangover effect. |
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sleep apnea I have struggled with this for several years thinking it was hormonal due to menopause. I went to the dr asking for sleep aids 2 yrs ago and she said not before a sleep study. I ignored her request for a sleep study thinking she was crazy, well time went on and other symptoms appeared and I went back in Dec and she again insisted on a sleep study. It turns out to be sleep apnea. It takes me hours to go to sleep and I am up and down all night. I can't seem to sleep more than an hour or 2 at a time. I am hoping there is change on the horizon but I wish I would of dealt with my sleep issues earlier. I would talk to the dr if it kepts up. Please don't suffer through it thinking it will work itself out. Its not worth it. I tried everything and it never lasts only a quick fix. |
After drinking some chamomile tea, lay on your bed and start by making a fist and slowly concetrate on hardening every part of your body from your jaw all the way down to your toes. Then when your fully tense, take a deep breath and slowly start relaxing one part of your body at a time. Your body wil be relax and your mind should be focusing on you. If that dosen't work start reading the Constitution of TX, that should do it. |
I suffer from it too. I try to drink tea but sometimes that doesn't help. Some nights i just fall asleep right away, while other nights it will take a loooonng time, i can lay in bed for hours trying to fall asleep! This is why i need my tv..usually leaving my tv on will make me fall asleep but i threw mine out to get a new one:rolleyes: |
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