Sleep Problems - Childhood Support Group
Childhood","This community is dedicated to parents of children who experience insomnia. Insomnia is inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. Children with insomnia exhibit 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...
I can't sleep at night like I'm not going to sleep until like Mabey two oclock every day and I have school so I can't be doing this I try to sleep like I have really tried to sleep but it's like my body goes into like a hyperactive mode and I have to like do all my chores or I have the feeling of wanting to do things that I should do the next day or something like thatits like I have to do something before I can sleep I don't know why but it is interfering with my life like I'm really tired during the day and I'm. Supposed to get like ten hours of sleep but I end up getting like maybe three I need some advice because i need to be a little more focused during the day and get a little sleep
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I have 3 kids. 24. 17. 15. My 17 yr old has become super defiant. He and his 15 yr old sister have on their own decision stopped going to their dads because he and his household is so toxic.My 15 yr old and myself feel like we have to tip toe around my son who is 17. And physically towers over us and out weighs us. He has become emotionally abusive and on the verge of becoming physically...
However, sometimes there are reasons a person can't sleep. Especially if there is something going on that's really bothering you. When I was younger I was taught a visualization technique to help with this. Here's how it works. You lay down in bed. You think about/ visualize/imagine a slow moving river nearby. You imagine yourself taking whatever it is that's bothering you, or that you can't stop thinking about, and you pack it up in a box and let it float on down the river. I suppose if the subject is big enough you could use multiple boxes. And, some people like to imagine it floating away across the ocean or off into the mist, or down the river to a dock where they can pick it back up in the morning. I think whatever works for you as far as where it floats off to is fine.
There are some medications that can help with sleep.
Melatonin is available over the counter, but honestly a lot of the pills are 3mg (milligrams) or 5mg and this is way more than a person needs to get to sleep. My son weighs over 200lbs and we use melatonin with him. I buy the 300mcg (microgram) tablets and give him half of one and that's enough for him. [300 micrograms is one tenth of 3 milligrams.] Everyone says melatonin is a natural substance, and it is, but, too much can cause headaches or nightmares, so a person should be careful using it. I had to try a few different stores before I found the 300mcg tablets. You might want to check with your parents or your doctor if you're still a teenager and considering taking melatonin.
If you are having severely racing thoughts or your symptoms have lasted more than a few months you might need to consult a mental health worker (psychiatrist for meds, counselor for therapy/coping skills). There are other medications that can help with sleeping problems, but they require a prescription and are mostly used in the mental health field.
I hope you're able to get some sleep by fine tuning your bedtime routine or using visualization, also maybe check out progressive relaxation exercises to try throughout the day and at bedtime. Otherwise don't hesitate to consult a professional for more help.
Peace and blessings.