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
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 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
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
im not sure if i have some kind of insomnia. i cant maintain sleeping patterns. i have a lot of trouble falling asleep, but i also have a difficult time waking up. even if i sleep for 10 or 12 hours i have trouble waking up. so my question is a: do i have some form of insomnia and what is it called. and b: what are some possible medications/ solutions.
Chosen Answer:
There are three different types of insomnia, each with their own type of treatments.
http://knownhealthsolutions.com/insomnia.html
Make sure you know which one you have, before you waste your money!
by: Dr. Eric J
on: 30th May 08
I am a wreck. I can’t sleep at night without calling my Mom at least once and saying, “I love you” a million times. I’m afraid something will happen to me or my family and I not there to say good-bye. I always look out my bedroom window at night to see if anything unusual is in the sky. My mom can’t be out more than two hours without me having to call her (when I stay home alone). I hate this experince! It is very frightening and I have even considered taking prescribtion medicine to wave away those types of thoughts. I have talked numerously to the school counselour, but my mind is no where near ease. I never had this anxiety (disorder) last year. It came from no where! What can I do to clear away my anxiety? (P.S. Last night, I had a dream my Dad got shot and this man walked up and said he died, but then I practically jumped awake).
Chosen Answer:
The good news is that anxiety generally responds VERY well to treatment.
There are a number of ways to go about it, but first – I would suggest you speak with your doctor to work out a plan.
You can do biofeedback, meditation (sounds true has a CD called anxiety relief that is terrific), yoga.
You can work with a cognitive-behavioral therapist who can help you get your thinking on track.
And then, there are a LOT of different meds. Some anti-depressants can be if you’re a teen this may not be the best course. There are anti-anxiety meds and then there is propranalol which inhibits the body from having anxiety reactions – so you may start to feel anxious but when your heart doesn’t race and you don’t get a stomach ache, it stops the chain of anxiety and you’re fine.
Or…you might wind up doing a combination of things. just speak with your doctor. This is totally workable!
by: Shrieking Panda
on: 17th April 07
If you have insomnia what do you do to help you sleep?
Chosen Answer:
Getting sleep in the correct quantities is a vital part of staying healthy. You don’t have to rely on a chemical insomnia sleep aid to do it either. Consider using the Sleep So Good cream to get some all natural relief.
by: ^nez^
on: 25th February 08