I have sleep problems

[Amber_lv]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Aww thanks Amber! I think i might get something to help me sleep cause it can really effect my falling asleep in time for school, im already starting and need to get myself back on track. Wow 1 to 3 hrs a night, how do you cope during the day?

LOL i have a 2 yr old and a 7 yr old even if i wanted to take a nap i couldn't lol.It's hard and when it goes for weeks it really gets rough i think thats what contributed to my pnumonia and hospitalization because for 2 weeks before i got sick i was only getting maybe 2 hours of sleep and i did go a few days on no sleep. Your body really has to sleep to heal and stay healthy. I slept a total of 3 hours the 4 days i was in the hospital and i felt like i was getting worse but the day i came home i slept 14 hours out of pure exahustion and i felt much better. Yes my 7 yr old starts school tomarrow and i desperatly need to get my butt to bed lol i have to get up at 6:30 am to start getting him ready.Good luck and let us know if you get any meds and how they work for you.

[LuvMySissy]

Before you try sleeping pills, get yourself some Melatonin. It is available where supplements are sold. You don't want any more than 3 mg. If you take one an hour before bedtime, you will see the difference within a couple of days.

[lovmyyorkie]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Before you try sleeping pills, get yourself some Melatonin. It is available where supplements are sold. You don't want any more than 3 mg. If you take one an hour before bedtime, you will see the difference within a couple of days.

I think I will look for this, I have some over the counter sleep ad that make me want a diff. pill to wake up.....so I don't take them very often.

I have had sleeping problems ever since I can remember going to school...maybe the 4th grade.

Some times I see some of you stop posting at nite and I'm still here when you start again in the morning ....

Then all day I feel like a zombie and want to sleep all day like my doggies, but at nite I'm up on the computer and happy reading,writing,watching TV, watching the furkids sleeping. But I know it's wrong and I want to switch my awake hours to days...lol

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Before you try sleeping pills, get yourself some Melatonin. It is available where supplements are sold. You don't want any more than 3 mg. If you take one an hour before bedtime, you will see the difference within a couple of days.

Many times, with women especially, sleep disorders are hormone related and the naturally occurring Melatonin in our bodies decreases as we age. I found this information in a book about menopause. Just make sure you are able to get a full 8 hours of sleep - you don't even want to use this if you plan on only 4-5 hours.

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by lovmyyorkie

I think I will look for this, I have some over the counter sleep ad that make me want a diff. pill to wake up.....so I don't take them very often.

I have had sleeping problems ever since I can remember going to school...maybe the 4th grade.

Some times I see some of you stop posting at nite and I'm still here when you start again in the morning ....

Then all day I feel like a zombie and want to sleep all day like my doggies, but at nite I'm up on the computer and happy reading,writing,watching TV, watching the furkids sleeping. But I know it's wrong and I want to switch my awake hours to days...lol

OMG This is exactly how i feel!!

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Many times, with women especially, sleep disorders are hormone related and the naturally occurring Melatonin in our bodies decreases as we age. I found this information in a book about menopause. Just make sure you are able to get a full 8 hours of sleep - you don't even want to use this if you plan on only 4-5 hours.

Thanks, I will try and find this. I remember once getting over the counter sleep pills and one time my bf gave me some his sister had and i had to take more than the dosage cause they werent working. I really want to feel sleepy at night like im supposed to, my mom says im not normal. lol

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by lovmyyorkie

I think I will look for this, I have some over the counter sleep ad that make me want a diff. pill to wake up.....so I don't take them very often.

I have had sleeping problems ever since I can remember going to school...maybe the 4th grade.

Some times I see some of you stop posting at nite and I'm still here when you start again in the morning ....

Then all day I feel like a zombie and want to sleep all day like my doggies, but at nite I'm up on the computer and happy reading,writing,watching TV, watching the furkids sleeping. But I know it's wrong and I want to switch my awake hours to days...lol

That is SO me too! I'm up all night, and sleep in the day. Guess we're vampiresses.

[drawlins27]

Please be very careful with ambien. It is highly addictive and only approved for short term use. Most doctors will not prescribe more than 7 - 10 days worth. Also, never never drink alcohol with ambien because it can induce coma or death.

Sonata is at lower risk for becoming habit forming but is still meant for short term or occasional use only. Lunesta or Rozerem are much better choices for long term use and are the only ones approved for long term use by the FDA. (Sonata and Rozerem are best used for those who have trouble falling asleep not for those with trouble staying asleep.) Better yet are Tylenol PM (no prescription needed) or Trazadone which can also be used long term. Trazadone was initially created for use as an antidepressant but has a sedation side effect and now has been more commonly used to treat insomnia.

Personally I use Trazadone because it works well for me but what works best for one person may not work for someone else.

[AngelWorks]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Before you try sleeping pills, get yourself some Melatonin. It is available where supplements are sold. You don't want any more than 3 mg. If you take one an hour before bedtime, you will see the difference within a couple of days.

Exactly what I would have suggested.

[Yorkieluv]

When I can't sleep, I usually make myself a cup of warm chamomile tea with a little honey added to it...It usually puts me right to sleep I hate when I can't sleep, and I know I have to get up in the morning early for class...This usually helps me. I don't like to take pills at all/

[Superstarkba]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Mine do that all the time too!

DO yours play at 5 in the morning, when its almost time to get up. Maybe its just mine because I have a puppy. Can't wait until she gets older, maybe she will grow out of that.

[paulapoo]

Another "natural" suggestion to go along with melatonin is Valerian Root. They are herbal and work along the same line as melatonin. The draw back is, the capsules stink pretty bad. I've heard a few patients say that it's helped them. Good Luck. You really need to get some rest!!!

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

When I can't sleep, I usually make myself a cup of warm chamomile tea with a little honey added to it...It usually puts me right to sleep I hate when I can't sleep, and I know I have to get up in the morning early for class...This usually helps me. I don't like to take pills at all/

I thought tea had caffeine in it?

[Yorkieluv]

chamomile is an herbal tea that is naturally caffeine free

[Yorkieluv]

Here's a good link: http://www.naturalherbsguide.com/chamomile.html