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...
Hi, im new to this group..i joined after having 3 insomniac nights a row this week which is unusal for me. I used to think that my insomnia was due to my habit of snacking after a period of time..but tonight i didnt eat anything after 9 and i still cant sleep. It could be due to the fact that the night before i didnt sleep well.
I know that i have a cyst on my pineal gland, and i read somewhere that that could have an affect on he circadian rythm. I am considering talking to my doctor about an RX for a sleeping pill. Does anyone have anything tha works well for them? Usually i drink chamomile tea and it works, but some of the time it doesnt.
I am a substitute teacher, and that is really the only job i have, so it is critical that i get enough sleep. without sleep, i am not as effective as a teacher, obviously.
One thing.. i used to take catapres whcih helped me sleep, but that was giving me bladder issues during the day..is there an alternative?
thanks
rob
I know that i have a cyst on my pineal gland, and i read somewhere that that could have an affect on he circadian rythm. I am considering talking to my doctor about an RX for a sleeping pill. Does anyone have anything tha works well for them? Usually i drink chamomile tea and it works, but some of the time it doesnt.
I am a substitute teacher, and that is really the only job i have, so it is critical that i get enough sleep. without sleep, i am not as effective as a teacher, obviously.
One thing.. i used to take catapres whcih helped me sleep, but that was giving me bladder issues during the day..is there an alternative?
thanks
rob
Yes, the pineal gland appears to play an important role in the sleep-wake circadian rhythm by releasing melatonin when it gets dark, and by curtailing melatonin production when its light.
Would suggest you bring all this to the attention of your doc so you can be properly assessed and diagnosed.
In any case, you can help yourself sleep better by adopting a sleep-supportive lifestyle. This includes such things as a consistent sleep schedule, and in particular a consistent wake-up time, daily exercise, a relaxing wind-down period before bed, and a cool, dark, quiet bedroom environment. All of these kinds of things will help you sleep better.
Hope you'll keep us posted as to what your doc says. Good luck.