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
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
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 have been struggling with insomnia lately and it has begun to affect my ability to work. Are there any insomnia medications that can be prescribed to those under 18?
The thing is Trazidone kind of scares me. I have had friends on that and it has thrown them off so badly. They wake up in a haze and can’t shake it for hours. I don’t want that.
Chosen Answer:
i hate to say it but you’re not going to find a sleeping medication that doesn’t have some sort of hangover effect to it.
trazadone is a good sleeping medication, it’s not addictive and if you take it at the correct time you will not wake up a zombie! they are probably taking it way too late at night.
The other options are melatonin which you can buy at a health food store. It helps you sleep well too, and the hangover is about the same as Trazadone.
Then you have the addictive drugs which are terrible in my opinion. I became addicted to these sleeping meds.
The next ones are addictive as hell! zopiclone is known as IMOVANE , if you live in the united states, it’s known as LUNESTA and the drug is eszopiclone which is really no different than plain zopiclone that we have in Canada.
Ambien is chemically called Zolpidem, it is also addictive as hell and i wouldn’t suggest going on it!
Then there are the Benzodiazepines such as Ativan (lorazepam) and Klonopin (Clonazepam) and many other like Valium (Diazepam) and Temazepam, Dalmane (flurazepam)
These are horrible for you and very addictive and you will probably like the effect it has on you because it relaxes you totally and makes you forget all your worries! it’s honestly harder than heroin to get off of when you are addicted and if you run out of pills and you go into withdrawal you can die from seizures and it’s very likely you will die if you have a significant benzodiazepene habit.
I had a 24mg Ativan habit…..most people take .5mg or 1mg to help them sleep or to help with anxiety… so imagine how much my 24mg was and how messed up I was! I didn’t even know how screwed up i was my family had to do an intervention!
STAY OFF BENZOS and other hypnotics such as AMBIEN and LUNESTA!!!!
by:
on: 20th July 11
According to the Yahoo! Philippines News article http://bit.ly/d1wR2R, about 50% of adults have occasional insomnia while 10% have chronic insomnia. There are different causes which means there are different ways to deal with it as well. Have you experienced insomnia? If so, how did you deal with it? What did you do to beat insomnia?
Chosen Answer:
Yes I have had insomnia for some 30 years and counting. This is how I deal with it.
Between 10pm – midnight sleep 2 hours. Then do business preparation for 1 hour over a glass of wine. As my thinking slows down I go back to sleep for another couple of hours. Then get on the phone to Europe (they are 8 hours ahead) conducting my business. Around 7am I go to sleep for 2-3 hours again. In the afternoon a siesta.
Now that is because I have had years to handle my insomnia symptoms; think through insomnia remedies. I believe that most insomnia treatment comes from a thinking self. It is too easy to go from pill to pill. From time to time I take melatonin – that works for a couple of months and then…..
Everyone is stuck on traditional sleep times. So us insomnia sufferers need to think out of the box.
Different age groups suffer differently. Teens are short on experience, and struggling to handle what they think is teenage insomnia, as apart from temporary sleep disorders.
Step one – organize your time. Get routine in your life. Let mind and body sync.That cuts down the confusion. Refuse to get stressed from 2 hours before bedtime: read if you like, pretend to study by reading up on classwork if you can.
Try to get from under the headlights. By any insomnia definition you do not have insomnia: just teenage stress.
Try reading the below web site which gives you a basic understanding about insomnia. The blogs will help.
by: JT1998
on: 5th March 10
I have chronic insomnia due to personal and unknown reasons… What is the best over-the-counter sleeping aid/medication for this?
Chosen Answer:
Go to the drug store and in the supplements section find 3mg Melatonin.
Take two tablets 30 minutes before you plan to lay your head down.
Melatonin is our bodies natural sleep hormone.
Taking two just jumpstarts your own Melatonin.
My wife and I have been using it for decades.
by:
on: 6th April 11
I don’t know what is the specific field to see a doctor for Insomnia. I haven’t been sleeping for the past couple of weeks.
Chosen Answer:
Insomnia is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs, caffeine, depression or sometimes for no apparent reason. Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark. Soak a tablespoon of mint leaves in a cup of water for an hour, drink every night. Check out http://useinfo-insomnia.blogspot.com/ for more info
by: tomorjerry
on: 8th September 07
I’m doing a research article for class and I can’t seem to find the percentage of people in the world who are diagnosed with insomnia. Does anyone know?
Chosen Answer:
Insomnia, simply put, is a sleeping disorder which is characterized by one’s inability to sleep. Insomnia occurs in 30% to 50% of the entire world population. On a higher scale, 10% of these situations are under the so-called chronic insomnia already. Truth is it affects all people in any age or gender class. It is also more prevalent in women than in men. As a person ages, the more severe the symptom becomes.
by:
on: 6th September 09
I have been struggling with insomnia for a while. I just recently started taking benadryl every once in a while for my constant sleeping problem. Now it’s gotten to the point where I feel like if I don’t take it i won’t be able to sleep. I know its not a physical problem. I am just letting my mind play tricks on me. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?
Chosen Answer:
Cool temperature in the room. As little light as possible. As little sound as possible. Avoid mental or emotional stimulation 2 hours prior to sleep. Last but not least, try Melatonin.
by: Mr. A. W. Wolfe
on: 4th February 09