Insomnia Support Group

i always go to the living room to turn on the t.v. It is a toss 50% of the time i fall back to sleep and 40% of the time I don't. Maube read or something that usually bores you .

The computer has the biggest pull though its on the not to do list.

If I go on the computer at night, I'm up nearly all night. Apparently the light from the monitor, affects the brain & makes insomnia worse.

Hi, I am new here .. not sleeping for 5 weeks .. 2-3 hours a night. I keep getting encouraged to 'get up and go' but I don't think anyone understands. I feel like I could faint or pass out or something cuz I am so tired. What do you guys think? Thanks .. glad to find other folks who understand.

Mary

Hi tressallure, that's really interesting. Hopefully it'll motivate me to do a bit more 'book' reading at night.

I've been told that tossing and turning just creates more anxiety, so you should get up and do something relaxing and distracting. I usually end up on the computer, which I shouldn't. My body is SO tired, I feel so anxious that reading is out of the question. My therapist suggested "crafts" or something midnless/repetitive.....jigsaw puzzle, coloring, paint by number, beading....none have worked for me, but they may work for you. Good luck!!!