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. I’m new to the group and I really don’t know where to start with this one. I have a lot of trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. I guess I just need some suggestions. I am working on getting a doctor’s appointment.
From there, you can work on really basic lifestyle choices that have a big impact on sleep. Such simple ideas as keeping a consistent sleep-wake schedule, getting daily exercise, avoiding caffeine after about mid-day, and so forth, really go a long way.
Let us know if you have questions. Those in this group have experienced or are experiencing sleep problems and might be able to help.