Yeah I have insomnia every summer for some reason. I’ve talked to my doctor about it but he has been no help at all. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Chosen Answer:

To relieve insomnia, you should avoid substances that make it worse and have good bedtime habits that make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Make sure your bedroom is a comfortable temperature, dark, and quiet enough for sleep.

Good bedtime habits include:

- Prepare yourself for sleep by, e.g. preparing a ‘to do’ list for tomorrow, so that such distractions are at their minimum when you actually hit the bed.

- Turn your alarm clock so that its glow doesn’t let you know of the time ticking away.

- Not exercising, eating heavy meals, or drinking a lot shortly before bedtime. One exception is yoga. A number of yoga postures are designed to calm your body and prepare you for sleep.

- Following a routine that helps you wind down and relax before bed, such as reading a book, listening to soothing music, or taking a hot bath.

- If you share a bed, buy a king size bed with two different mattresses so that you two don’t disturb each other while sleeping.

- Making your bedroom sleep-friendly. Avoid bright lighting and minimize possible sleep distractions, such as a TV, computer, or pet.

- Going to sleep around the same time each night and waking up around the same time each morning, even on weekends. If possible, avoid night shifts or alternating schedules at work and other causes of irregular sleep schedules.

Both herbal and homeopathic remedies are commonly used alternatives to sleeping tablets in reducing insomnia, and can be very effective in helping to assist an individual in the transition to peaceful slumber without strong sedatives or any concerning side effects.

Certain herbs such as Hypericum perforatum, Scuttelaria laterifolia, Passiflora incarnata can be used to maintain healthy sleep patterns and promote optimal balance of sleep-related hormones involved in the sleep cycle.

Homeopathic remedies such as Coffea C30 and Nux Vom. C30 are also used to reduce insomnia and maintain restful, satisfying, and healthy sleep. Other natural supplements that are widely used to address the underlying causes of chronic insomnia are calcium lactate, magnesium lactate and vitamin B6.

You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/i/insomnia.htm

Hope all this helps

Good Luck
by:
on: 20th January 11

I have been in a relationship for 3 and a half years, and been living with my girlfriend that just passed on suddenly. I don’t have many friends, probably enough for one hand to count. I have been married before for nearly 16 years, and wouldn’t have the same amount of depression. I have signed up for berievment counselling and still waiting to. Is there anything else anyone can suggest to me, or even someone just to talk to on my down times. Please help me!!! Suggestions?

Chosen Answer:

Hi Jim,
Im am so sorry for your loss. I know that words now have little relief for you. So many people are suffering from the debilitating loss of a loved one. You are not alone. If you need to talk to someone you can talk to me anytime. yahoo id is photoguys2003 that is also my email address at yahoo.com. Is there a chance that you can talk to a Doctor or professional about this? I know it might not be that much of help to you right this second but i think they can help a little during this time. God Bless you Jim
Daily Anxiety 2
p.s. Prayer has helped me soooo much.
by: Elias
on: 17th February 07

I have high blood pressure and sometimes have trouble falling asleep and I have problems dealing with stress and anxiety. Can anyone give me any tips?

Thanks!

Chosen Answer:

Below are some proven methods you can use to reduce or eliminate anxiety:

a) Meditation is proven to help reduce anxiety and is also not difficult to learn. 10 minutes a day is all that is required to help calm your mind

b) Self Hypnosis: You should buy a good book on this and learn self hypnosis

c) Repeating Positive Affirmations: The best time to do this is at night before bed or in the morning when you wake up. About 7 to 8 minutes is all you need.

d) Try to learn the root cause of your anxiety. For example I use to be scared of the dark, and learned I was accidentally locked in a dark basement as a child. As soon as I learned this my fear of the dark immediately went away.
by:
on: 16th December 11

The applications themselves are okay because proactive, but the waiting period is brutal. I’m having insomnia, anxiety dreams, fits of listless apathy, existential crises, flights of panic. It’s lovely. Anyone have some tips on how to deal?

Chosen Answer:

I think just being able to talk to someone about it will help. I’m waiting to hear about my college of music auditions and it is BRUTAL. I used to have nightmares almost every night, when I could get to sleep, but I started talking about it with my councilor and friends and it has really helped.

Good luck on getting in!
by:
on: 27th March 10

I get anxiety sometimes and when im nervous I tense up. but afterwards it feels like some is punching my collarbones? Does anyone else do this? is this normal?

Chosen Answer:

It’s normal.You must learn to control yourself and trust yourself 100%.
There is no 100% cure to this and only you can achieve it.
You can try asking some experts and tell them your story.
I found the best at http://firstaidblog.net/anxietyexpert.html and they are live all the time.
You should check them out
by: Roxanne B
on: 20th September 10

I have depression, and I find that as much as I want to exercise and lose weight, I am having a difficult time getting motivated due to my depression. Exercise does help me feel better and help with my depression, but does anyone have any tips on getting motivated in the beginning and continuing an exercise routine even when feeling discouraged?

Chosen Answer:

It’s a bit of a double whammy isn’t it; you exercise and you’ll feel better, but if you are depressed you aren’t motivated to do anything!

Well, the best suggestion is to push yourself right out the door. You do have the choice and simply force yourself to put on your shoes and go. That’s what I do, the worse I feel, the more I know I have to push myself. Also, enlist a friend or relative to help you, someone to be your walking buddy.
by: MadforMAC
on: 11th July 07

Wanted to see if anyone could explain what the main differences are between being a little down and having severe depression? Also, when you see a Doctor is there a specific test that is done to diagnose depression?

Thank you I appreciate it!

Chosen Answer:

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is one of the most frequently used personality tests in mental health. The test is used by trained professionals to assist in identifying personality structure and psychopathology.

it’s a huge book, takes a long time to get through it.

winter blues can be remedied fairly easy. get some bright light in the morning, take a good brisk walk, get the heart pumping. good to go. depression, not so much. these steps are certainly a positive step, but they have a hard fight against a major depressive episode. you can get the bright morning light, you can get on a treadmill and wear yourself out, and you may not notice any change at all.
by: Golden
on: 23rd February 10

I have been suffering from migraines and insomnia for aprrox 3 months. My doctor says they are probably related to each other. He has given me serval types of pain pills, and sleeping pills. Which work. But make me sleepy, and sluggish the next day. I work as a registered nurse so I know about the prescription medications. But of course we were never taught about Herbal remedies. Does any one have any that really work. I am having a real hard time with this because I have a demanding job and a family to take care of. And I feel completely worn out. My doctor does have me set up with specialist. But my appointments are not for some time.
I don’t do illegal drugs.

Chosen Answer:

Have you tried melatonin for sleep? You can buy it at any vitamin store or drug store. You take it about two hours before bed time. It has no side effects and no “sleep hangover” in the morning. If that doesn’t work, there is a new prescription med called Rozerem. It is like a high potency melatonin and I’ve seen people have pretty good luck. Both Rozerem and melatonin may take a week or so to really know if they are working.

I just started taking magnesium for migraines. So far, so good. I have read numerous studies touting the benefits of magnesium and most suggest 250-500 mg/day.

Hope something works for you.
by: schweetums
on: 16th September 06

When I go to start any paper for college all of a sudden I go from feeling normal to utterly depressed and hopeless. Like no matter what I write it will never be good enough. Rationally I know that I do all the readings and even though struggle with the depressions I get pretty good grades, so its not that I am a horrible student. I just don’t want to struggle with the depression and hopeless feelings every paper. Does anyone have any ideas how I can feel better, please?

Chosen Answer:

You know it’s gonna be ok
by: John Frustrante
on: 28th March 11

Since 2 days.I have to pee at least 2-3 times in the night.If I have any thoughts they keep me up as well.I have constipation and gas which irritates me most at night and the bloated belly comes in the way.Did anyone start getting pregnancy insomnia this early.Will lack of sleep affect the baby?

Chosen Answer:

i know EXACTLY what ur saying. it started for me about 15 weeks pregnant and now im 22 weeks and im still on the same boat. i pee like 4 times a night and my belly makes it hard to find a comfy position, i told my doc, he said it was normal and to just try to relax as much as possible. with my first pregnancy i literally had no pregnancy symptoms and i remember i would sleep all the time, but now with this one its a total 360 lol
by: Stephanie!
on: 3rd September 09