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When You Cant sleep. Insomnia is a bitch

I get insomnia too, though not as bad as you it seems! People often suggest sex or having some fun by myself but that just wakes me up more! So I avoid it right before bed haha.
The only thing I've found that helps is practicing meditation. Or just getting up and reading a book or doing something else until I feel completely exhausted and trying again. It's such a horrible thing, I hope it's getting better for you <3
 
Winter W. said:
thank you XLNC , i will look into this link and see what i can find, and i am a chronic insomniac and in times of great stress (which is from the moment i wake up) my sleepless nights go up to 9,10 nights without sleep, which brings on narcolepsy. I have woken in a cane field naked 3 kms away from my house. mind you when i say wake up i mean, my eyes are open and i am talking to you and the people i see in my dreams, then my eyes focus and i freak the f**k out>
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That must be frightening for you Winter, i hope you find a solution
 
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Sir Cruiser said:
That must be frightening for you Winter, i hope you find a solution
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im kinda used to it, but i do freak out when i am under a lot of stress as narcolepsy sets in. i was found naked in the cane fields 3kms away from my house at 1am
i freaked out cause when i came to i realized my 3 lil ones were at home alone and anything could of happened
 
Winter W. said:
im kinda used to it, but i do freak out when i am under a lot of stress as narcolepsy sets in. i was found naked in the cane fields 3kms away from my house at 1am
i freaked out cause when i came to i realized my 3 lil ones were at home alone and anything could of happened
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Even more frightening winter. If not already, try to see the sleep Dr's as JohnLou and others have suggested, it might help and you need something to work for you. Good luck.
 
Ginger Spice said...I can't sleep without a light on.

That reminds me of the old joke.......What's the difference between light and hard while sleeping??

You can sleep with a light-on. :D
 
Simone said:
I think Yoga is worth trying!!
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I think yoga is worth trying even if it doesn't help with sleep because yoga is AWESOME! Meditation definitely helps me with my sleep, though. It doesn't have to be done around bed time, but just in general doing it daily organises my mind and helps me relax to sleep.
 
Hi @Winter sorry to hear btw I can see the post is from long time ago. Do you still have the same issue, hope you don't. But you're still having the same found an info online might help you if you follow it thoroughly.

  1. Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to regulate your body's clock and could help you fall asleep and stay asleep for the night.
  2. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities that can cause excitement, stress or anxiety which can make it more difficult to fall asleep, get sound and deep sleep or remain asleep.
  3. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon. Power napping may help you get through the day, but if you find that you can't fall asleep at bedtime, eliminating even short catnaps may help.
  4. Exercise daily. Vigorous exercise is best, but even light exercise is better than no activity. Exercise at any time of day, but not at the expense of your sleep.
  5. Evaluate your room. Design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for sleep. Your bedroom should be cool – between 60 and 67 degrees. Your bedroom should also be free from any noise that can disturb your sleep. Finally, your bedroom should be free from any light. Check your room for noises or other distractions. This includes a bed partner's sleep disruptions such as snoring. Consider using blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, "white noise" machines, humidifiers, fans and other devices.
  6. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive. The one you have been using for years may have exceeded its life expectancy – about 9 or 10 years for most good quality mattresses. Have comfortable pillows and make the room attractive and inviting for sleep but also free of allergens that might affect you and objects that might cause you to slip or fall if you have to get up during the night.
  7. Use bright light to help manage your circadian rhythms. Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning. This will keep your circadian rhythms in check.
  8. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy meals in the evening. Alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine can disrupt sleep. Eating big or spicy meals can cause discomfort from indigestion that can make it hard to sleep. If you can, avoid eating large meals for two to three hours before bedtime. Try a light snack 45 minutes before bed if you’re still hungry.
  9. Wind down. Your body needs time to shift into sleep mode, so spend the last hour before bed doing a calming activity such as reading. For some people, using an electronic device such as a laptop can make it hard to fall asleep, because the particular type of light emanating from the screens of these devices is activating to the brain. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid electronics before bed or in the middle of the night.
  10. If you can't sleep, go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired. It is best to take work materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping environment. Use your bed only for sleep and sex to strengthen the association between bed and sleep. If you associate a particular activity or item with anxiety about sleeping, omit it from your bedtime routine.
  11. If you’re still having trouble sleeping, don’t hesitate to speak with your doctor or to find a sleep professional. You may also benefit from recording your sleep in a Sleep Diary to help you better evaluate common patterns or issues you may see with your sleep or sleeping habits.
 
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