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 haven't posted in this group yet but insomnia is something I've struggled with for a long time. I'm awake into the wee hours of the night way more often than I should be, but it seems if I'm not just totally exhausted I can't really get to sleep. Sometimes reading or other relaxing activities help but other times it seems I can't wind down no matter what I do.
I have some bladder issues also (was a bedwetter ever since I could remember as a kid) and while thankfully that isn't as much of a problem anymore, sometimes I will wake up at 2 or 3 am with a full bladder, run to the bathroom, and then be wide awake unable to fall back asleep.
Can anyone else relate to this? I'd really like to sleep better, I think it makes a huge difference for my mood and productivity during the daytime... just can't seem to make it happen consistently. Any ideas are much appreciated!
I haven't posted in this group yet but insomnia is something I've struggled with for a long time. I'm awake into the wee hours of the night way more often than I should be, but it seems if I'm not just totally exhausted I can't really get to sleep. Sometimes reading or other relaxing activities help but other times it seems I can't wind down no matter what I do.
I have some bladder issues also (was a bedwetter ever since I could remember as a kid) and while thankfully that isn't as much of a problem anymore, sometimes I will wake up at 2 or 3 am with a full bladder, run to the bathroom, and then be wide awake unable to fall back asleep.
Can anyone else relate to this? I'd really like to sleep better, I think it makes a huge difference for my mood and productivity during the daytime... just can't seem to make it happen consistently. Any ideas are much appreciated!
Other than prescriptions, Google "sleep hygiene" for suggestions, and then there are folk remedies:
1. Benadryl + a shot of liquor
2. 2500 mg of Magnesium malate (also called magnesium with malic acid.)
3. Valerian tea
4. Chamomile tea
5. Hot milk
6. Hot shower before bed
7. Melatonin
8. Meditation
9. Progressive muscle relaxation
10. Deep breathing. breathe in to the count of 8 and exhale to the count of 10.
I hope your issue resolves. If stress is involved, keep a pad of paper and pen on your nightstand and write down anything that is a task you must remember, or a worry keeping you up. Let it go until the morning when you pick up that list and address what is on it.
Good luck!