Insomnia Support Group

Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...

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Chronic Insomnia, Relaspe

possible
possible

Hi, I've had insomnia for a majority of my life now, currently 22. I had numerous episodes like many of you where it was almost unbearable. I've recently relased again without any warning and am now currenlty 3 days without sleep. Usually when i relaspe it's my anxiety overreacting, which i do believ its affecting it but this feels alot more physical as i wake up every hour or so and only manage to sleep 3-4 a night. When i'm fully awake im extremely tried and feel like i never slept, my eyes epecially are dry and heavy. My relaspes frustratingly always happen at the most unconvient times as i was working on important projects and beng extremely productive. As a hypochondriac i also fear for the worst and that just adds to my anxiety. I set up an appointmnt which hopefully brings light onto what could be causing this. Does anybody have any advice for easy falling to sleep and staying asleep? Anyone going through the same?

Derek7
Derek7
If you want a quick solution at least for a couple days then use Zzzquil or Advil pm...at least for some days to get some sleep because I know how it feels to be there. But honestly it's the anxiety because I have the same problem..try to go for a long 45 - 1 hour walk or a jog would be better...reduce your stress levels. Your thinking too much... I went the whole month with insomnia but I'm barely controlling it because it's the stress that causes it to relapse. .I'm smoking weed right now which really calms my mind down lol
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possible
The thing is most sleeping pills never worked for me and often make things worse. I tired all those and found little to no success and i can barely sleep and constantly wake up every hour now. Idk what to do as nothing is working when i usually relapse, no sleep hygiene, meds, it's like im subconsciously refusing sleep every step of the way
Derek7
Derek7
I understand because I been there. Try this which has been working for me. its a natural pill called 'Kava Kava root' Its to relax your central nervous system because thats what seems to be out of control. Also try 5-HTP which is for mood. they are natural pills. it will help you relax and try to drink some teas to help you calm down more at night. Its all in the head to be honest man. ITS OUR FAULT we don't sleep. Whatever your stressing about or worried just LET IT GO. if your not going to sleep then F*CK IT but dont stress over it because that hasn't solved anything. I know its hard but your going to have to try. the only reason im sleeping better is because weed is relaxing me to the point that I stop thinking lol you can do it. POSITIVE THOUGHTS. It wont be forever.
Jeanine
Jeanine
Try reading The Efforttless Sleep Method. After a LIFETIME of insomnia, I'm getting better. It's a great book. I've tried everything. This book is the answer for me. I just got diagnosed with Central and Obstructive Sleep Apne along with my insomnia, but the book is helping, and I'll get a ventilator in a few weeks so I breathe while I sleep. I'm certain it will change my life, positively speaking.