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

My mom had not have a full night sleep for a very long time. Sometime she never get any sleep or she had 15 minutes of sleep, she tried so many meds that her doctor prescribe but nothing works. My mom Insomnia is way to strong. What can my mom do about it?

Chosen Answer:

Hello..I feel for your Mom..I’ve been on almost every sleeping pill and nothing worked.She might want to try ” Alteril ” .You can buy it at Walmart it is a all natural sleep aid.It really helped me.Good Luck to your Mom.
The price of Alteril is about 15 dollars and it has 60 tablets in it.
by:
on: 22nd June 10

I notice that I have insomnia which is something that I have never dealt with before and it is making it hard for me to go to sleep. I have heard that Sleeping pills are bad because they make the body dependent on them later on but I feel like I have a hard time going to sleep.

Chosen Answer:

benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a great drug to help you sleep. It is sold over the counter (OTC) in most pharmacies. The best part is that it is non-habit forming, so your body will not get dependent on it.

Another drug to try is melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body. Taking it medicinally can help with insomnia. Do not take melatonin if you have high blood pressure (can raise BP), diabetes (can raise blood sugar), depression (can make symptoms worse), or a seizure disorder (can potentiate seizures)

One more option could be Valerian root extract. This has been shown to help treat insomnia. Do not drink alcohol with this drug, or other CNS depressants because they could increase each others effect in the body
by:
on: 24th October 11

What is insomnia? Is it like sleeplessness, or is it worse? Where can I find information about insomnia and sleeplessness?

Chosen Answer:

Insomnia

is a symptom of a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite the opportunity. Insomnia is a symptom, not a stand-alone diagnosis or a disease. By definition, insomnia is “difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both” and it may be due to inadequate quality or quantity of sleep. It is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. Insomniacs have been known to complain about being unable to close their eyes or “rest their mind” for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic and non-organic insomnia constitute a sleep disorder.

more facts:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insomnia

by: remrem
on: 4th March 09

Could someone help me with insomnia and my sleeping problem? I have trouble sleeping at night, even napping throw the day. It is very annoying and exhausting at the same time. I fell very tiered and sleepy the next day. Please, could someone help me?

Chosen Answer:

I had been facing the same problem recently, but I have overcome it very successfully. I have tried everything starting from pills, to visiting nostrums and different healers, but noting worked. Until I found the cure, just visit www.livebetterlife.najdi.biz follow the instructions and you will found the cure also.
by:
on: 11th May 11

I am wondering how I would go about getting pentobarbital for my chronic insomnia. I am often up for days at a time and have tried all other sleeping medications (ambien, melatonin, etc, you name it, I’ve tried it). I really believe this might be the solution to my problem. How would I go about getting some? Can a doctor prescribe it for me?

Chosen Answer:

It would require a doctor’s prescription. If you do not have an issue with alcohol or an addiction, why not try a home remedy. I have discovered that a tad of 80-proof vodka before bed, mixed with water and ice gives a great and restful slumber. Works for me and for my daughter on those nights when sleep eludes us. Unlike most alcohol that leaves you sluggish in the a.m., the vodka tends to have you awaken feeling refreshed and ready to go.

Maybe try some other home remedies from Earthclinic (source below). Some folks have had success with them! Some are strange–but seem to work!
by: Cooker
on: 13th September 10

I have been suffering with sleep apnea for months now. After waiting three stressful weeks for the machine to arrive, I used it but only managed to get 3 hours of sleep. I also noticed, that before I had the machine my average time spent sleeping decreased. Tonight I am fully awake and I cannot sleep at all. Is it possible to have sleep apnea and insomnia together? I have serious depression already, so I think that this is a logical explanation. What do I do?

Chosen Answer:

Your not alone friend. I have both as you do and what I suggest is now that you have the machine, you go to your doctor and get a sleep aid that can be accompanied by an antihistamene. Let me tell you I am on Trazadone for sleep and hydroxyzine which is the antihistamene. Together they work wondurfully. Also you may be overweight which many are who have apnea. Try not to drink too much water and if you are getting up in the night to urinate often then ask your doctor for a diuretic which will reduce the overall body fluid in the body. You may want to look into the possibility of type 2 diabetes. Hope this helps. Hang in there it gets better.
p.s. I am awake by choice as i was off yesterday catnapping all day in the rainy weather. Just so you don’t ask yourself, Why is he not asleep then?” LOL
by: GODWITHUS
on: 25th February 11

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

I have mild insomnia, some weeks I sleep well, and others I can’t get to sleep or stay asleep the whole week. By the way, insomnia is a hereditary condition that technically means “to have trouble sleeping”. I try to get up at the same time, not have caffeine after 3 and I can’t figure out what helps me sleep some weeks and what doesn’t other weeks. What are some good natural (non-sleeping pill) involved things that are known to help insomnia?

Chosen Answer:

Don’t eat dinner or any carbs after 9 p.m. it’s best to have dinner at 6-7…

Drink half a glass of warm milk before bed

Make sure your room is dim and cool, not too cold or hot

Turn you clock away from your face and don’t look at the time

This one works well Count Sheep…the idea is to bore yourself so you get tired and fall asleep

Take a nice long bath in Luke Warm water before sleep

Don’t shift around too much and get into a comfortable position.

If you can’t sleep don’t just stay in bed, get up and read a book or watch TV so you get sleepy and tired

No caffeine whatsoever

Get up at the same time like you are doing now

In the morning open all the windows and make sure you spend the day in a bright habitat and at night keep your room dark

You might need a new mattress or your pillow might need to be elavated

DO NOT TAKE ANY NAPS DURING THE DAY NO MATTER WHAT

And if these tips don’t work, and your insomnia gets worse you might need to see a doctor and then you might have to take sleeping pills
by: Kool Aider 8 ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶
on: 14th March 10