Stress and Sleep related...?!
Question: I have been having sleeping problems for a long time on and off and my doctor gave me medication awhile ago but it didn't really help so I switched to a store brand which didn't help either. When I lay down to go to sleep I feel so stressed about everything that I did that day and what I should do tomorrow.
I've also been experiencing this half-awake half-asleep thing where I'll lay there and I'm stilling thinking over things I need to do but it's like I'm half-asleep because when I look at the clock it moves really fast. For example, last night I layed down at midnight and started thinking I looked back at the clock and it was 3 am. I hadn't fallen asleep because I was still thinking and half-awake so what the heck was going on? I'm assuming I can't sleep because of my stress but I CAN'T turn off the stress. As soon as I lay down it just happens! It seems like everything that I try doesn't help. I'm 17 and I can't keep doing this, its wearing me out. Thanks for any ideas. :o)
Answers: I have been having sleeping problems for a long time on and off and my doctor gave me medication awhile ago but it didn't really help so I switched to a store brand which didn't help either. When I lay down to go to sleep I feel so stressed about everything that I did that day and what I should do tomorrow.
I've also been experiencing this half-awake half-asleep thing where I'll lay there and I'm stilling thinking over things I need to do but it's like I'm half-asleep because when I look at the clock it moves really fast. For example, last night I layed down at midnight and started thinking I looked back at the clock and it was 3 am. I hadn't fallen asleep because I was still thinking and half-awake so what the heck was going on? I'm assuming I can't sleep because of my stress but I CAN'T turn off the stress. As soon as I lay down it just happens! It seems like everything that I try doesn't help. I'm 17 and I can't keep doing this, its wearing me out. Thanks for any ideas. :o)
17? wow - you are young to have so much stress. Definitely talk to your doctor - maybe you need to see a therapist. I have been taking Restoril and it sure puts me out.. I thought I would never sleep again coz of the stress. That's exactly what I do - I stress over what I did this day and what will need to be done the next day. I wish you luck and I sure hope you take the advice of me and the others on here to see your doctor.
maybe your aan insomniac. go see a variety of doctors.
Sounds like you may need to talk with someone and find out what is the cause of your stress. Have you talked with your parnets about it? Or call the doctor back and tell them your still having problems. You might want a second doctor to look at you. It could be something or nothing. Try leaving a pin and paper by your bed. Write down everything that is bothering you on the paper. Then try and sleep . Also try eating a piece of turkey. It makes you sleepy or even sleepy time tea or hot milk. good luck..god bless
I have the exact same problem
its like when my head hits the pillow all the stress comes into my mind and my head is full of thoughts and worries. it stops me getting to sleep too
i havnt gne to d doctors bout it. im 17 too. i dont no wot to do but maybe try yoga ive heard its very relaxing. keep a notepad beside your bed so that you can write things down if u remember things u dont wnt to forget