I have what I think is starting to turn into insomnia. I have been awake since 7am yesterday. I don’t feel safe being alone (due to past things that have happened) I don’t feel safe sleeping alone (same reason as above) I saw my bf today before work, and I did get around fifty minutes of sleep, which amazed me. But as soon as he wrapped his arms around me and help me close I felt safe. I’m not sure what to do, seeing as I can’t spend every night with him (I’m 16) But I haven’t been sleeping at all. Or when I do, I have nightmares. And I only sleep around 2-3 hours. My bf wants to help, but I’m unsure of what to do, and so is he. Anyone with experiences? Or suggestions? (Sleep meds do not work for me, nor do anti-anxiety, or tylenol/advil pm) Some help/advice would be awesome.
Chosen Answer:
The problem is in this fear you have for your safety.
I really feel for you.
How about trying to make yourself feel extra safe?
Locking you windows and bolting doors with added security may ease your mind? Don’t bother yourself with what other people might say about these extra precautions…you need your sleep!
I don’t really know the reason for your uneasiness but I hope that helps a little.
by: Miss Revenge
on: 6th August 07
I think I have insomnia…. for a few days already…
I can fall into sleep within 15 mins after I go to bed…
but after about 30 mins, I wake up again, and couldn’t get into sleep until 3-4am….then i sleep again, and wake up at around 7am….
i have experienced this for a few days already…should i go see a doctor or should i wait and see if things chnage back forst?
thx
Chosen Answer:
I’m not a medical professional and you shouldn.t take any merit in what I say. You should seek qualified advice. Now for my responce. I would advice you to seek a doctors advice, more so if you can afford and have medical insurance, there is no reason not to be safe. You could try drinking a relaxing tea. Might be stress related if you are stressing. Or maybe you need to do a small work out to get yourself tired enough to not wake up. Im unsure, there could be many reasons. I hope you find what you are looking for and get feeling better. byebye
by: Aintitthetruth
on: 19th December 07
i only sleep around 4 hours a night, if that. and i can ONLY sleep if i listen to music or talk on the phone, i have to hear somebodys voice. I really only feel safe around my two best friends. ones a girl and ones a guy. unfortunatly i live in a different state as them. could i have insomnia?
and if i do what are some ways to get better?
i’m 14 btw…
Chosen Answer:
You get 4 hours? Lucky…
Listen to music then. That seems to be your quick fix, or start to feel comfortable sleeping alone. I have a big stuffed animal, it gives the illusion that someone is with me, makbe that will help you.
by: Whitney
on: 9th February 08
Okay well, I think I might have insomnia problems? I am 14 female, I usually can’t fall asleep for around 4-5 hours even if I am tired and the room is silent. Also, I NEVER feel refreshed after sleeping (even if it’s for over 8 hours). I often have other problems too like OCD and I have many fears/phobias which also keep me awake. I do have some stress and lately have been feeling kind of depressed.
Please help!
Chosen Answer:
Insomnia sucks.
I used to have it.
Main things are lifestyle changes. First off, never do anything in your bed except for sleeping. Then your brain associates your bed with sleeping, instead of reading, doing homework, watching TV, you know. Second, an hour before you go to bed, turn of the music, the computer, the phone, and maybe even the TV, or just anything that keeps your mind going. Your mind will shut down, then you can go to bed when your mind is shut down.
And about waking up feeling not refreshed, it’s because you’re getting up too early. Even if you go to bed at 8, and you get up at 4 AM(getting 8 hours of sleep), your body won’t like it. Because of your Circadian Rhythm, at 4 AM, you are still asleep to your body. I’m sure you don’t get up at 4, but if you get up at 6 AM, you are still getting up too early, and I know that sometimes it’s unavoidable. But try to make allowances to allow yourself to get up later. Skip a shower in the morning, instead take one before you go to bed. If you HAVE to have one, shorten it. Also, lay out all of your clothes before you go bed.
Also, just relax. Sleeping is fun.
I hope I helped. 
by: bob
on: 6th January 08
i suffer from insomnia i dont want to take sleeping pills because i heard they wernt good for you.please help!
Chosen Answer:
Natural sleep aids are the safest and most effective means to treat insomnia. Consider trying a cream like Sleep So Good for a convenient way to get your much needed rest. Leave prescription sleep aids to those you want an easy fix instead of a safe, healthy one.
by: ^nez^
on: 30th January 08
I am sure that I have insomnia. I looked up the symptoms online and they are the same as mine. I want to know how to help it go away. Does anyone have any suggestions?? If so please tell me. I need help with this. Thank you.
Chosen Answer:
ambien works great… yahoo answers will only keep u up all night even more
by: Girth McGarnagle
on: 21st July 08
i have a problem thats been going on since january i wake up every 3 hrs after a dream i always remember atleast 2 to 4 dreams a night i usally sleep about 5-7 hours but with 2 awakenings at night is this insomnia?
i have been to my doctor and they did some lab everything came out ok. i dont want to take sleep pills because of all the horror storys .anyone else have this problem?
Chosen Answer:
You are fine… Yours is not insomnia… If you eat before you go to sleep that ll happen or change your bath….
your solution is to change your habitat and make it suitable for you to sleep…
Insomnia is what i have…
Imagine that u can ever can go to sleep but only u can fall asleep without knowing what time u went to sleep….
by: c9secs
on: 1st August 06
I’m 14, almost 15, and I have a severe case of insomnia. It’s been like this for a couple of years now. My mom doesn’t want me to take medications because she’s afraid I’ll get addicted. I’ve tried almost everything and but nothing works. Help!
I don’t drink milk.
Chosen Answer:
Turkey milk and banannas
No cafeen ever!
by:
on: 19th July 07
From time to time i get insomnia, where i can’t get to sleep for the whole night and my eyes will water continously, thus disturbing my sleep even further.
Last night this happened to me, causing me to have a HUGE banging headache when i woke up.
I would really like to know why i get this from time to time? I’m 15 years old if this helps.
thanks
Chosen Answer:
You’re pretty young, I’d suggest talking to a parent and visit your doctor to find the root of your issue.
Try to correct it now so that it will not affect the rest of your life if that’s possible!
Try to relax and shut your mind off, that is the main problem I have when I can’t sleep, I’m thinking too much. One other thing can be if you nap at all during the day, fight it and you should have a better chance to sleep at night!
Good luck sweetie!
by: LaNi
on: 13th February 08
what are some signs of insomnia….other than not being able to sleep?
Chosen Answer:
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep (initial insomnia) or staying asleep (middle insomnia) or by early awakening with an inability to go back to sleep (terminal insomnia). A sleep disorder such as insomnia can lead to daytime drowsiness, reduced concentration, and a lack of feeling refreshed or rested upon awakening.You can start falling asleep while doing something like driving. Insomnia can be caused by ordinary stress and anxiety or secondary by depression. 50% of the population experiences it a one time or another. 10% have chronic insomnia.
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by: lighthouse_halo
on: 4th August 06