Chronic insomnia, haven't had a decent sleep for months?!
Question: Chronic insomnia, haven't had a decent sleep for months!?
My Dr said I am suffering chronic insomnia likely to be linked to a few health problems I had last year regarding stress!.
It's almost 3:30am in the UK where I am now!.
I went to sleep at around 11pm, but woke up at 11:30pm, after spending an hour trying to get back to sleep, I gave up and have been cleaning ever since then!.
I've tried all sorts of products on the market, to that drink that says it helps you get a good night sleep to pills to doing lots of exercise throughout the day - nothing works!
At the most I have got 4 hours disrupted sleep per night (ie: waking up after 45 minutes usually)!.
When I do go to sleep, I often wake up since I have been "jerking", that is the only way I can describe it, like my whole body jumps for no apparent reason!.
I am also a very light sleeper (when I do manage to sleep) which means the slightest noise wakes me up, I can't sleep wearing any jewellery and have to wear baggy night dresses so I can't feel waistbands or necklines on me as I sleep!.
I don't know what else to try, I am paranoid about having a boyfriend (I am 20) since I have such a weird problem and I really do not think I would ever get to sleep with someone moving and snoring right next to me!
Has anyone ever had a similar experience!?
What else can I ask my doctor to give me!?
Anyone got any general advice to give me that may be useful, or even kind words would be great!!
Also, since I don't get a lot of sleep, I have horrible bags under my eyes, but can't use anything on them because I have allergies to most skin products, my body hates me!!!
Thanks for any help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It's almost 3:30am in the UK where I am now!.
I went to sleep at around 11pm, but woke up at 11:30pm, after spending an hour trying to get back to sleep, I gave up and have been cleaning ever since then!.
I've tried all sorts of products on the market, to that drink that says it helps you get a good night sleep to pills to doing lots of exercise throughout the day - nothing works!
At the most I have got 4 hours disrupted sleep per night (ie: waking up after 45 minutes usually)!.
When I do go to sleep, I often wake up since I have been "jerking", that is the only way I can describe it, like my whole body jumps for no apparent reason!.
I am also a very light sleeper (when I do manage to sleep) which means the slightest noise wakes me up, I can't sleep wearing any jewellery and have to wear baggy night dresses so I can't feel waistbands or necklines on me as I sleep!.
I don't know what else to try, I am paranoid about having a boyfriend (I am 20) since I have such a weird problem and I really do not think I would ever get to sleep with someone moving and snoring right next to me!
Has anyone ever had a similar experience!?
What else can I ask my doctor to give me!?
Anyone got any general advice to give me that may be useful, or even kind words would be great!!
Also, since I don't get a lot of sleep, I have horrible bags under my eyes, but can't use anything on them because I have allergies to most skin products, my body hates me!!!
Thanks for any help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I have some of the same issues!. My doctor and I have tried a few things and arrived at a medication regimen that works well!. I take antidepressants in the morning (Wellbutrin and Celexa) and drug called Seroquel, which is an antipsychotic, at night!. I also have a prescription for Ativan and Ambien to take as needed!. It sounds like a lot, but it has done wonders for me!.
Another thing to watch out for is good "sleep hygiene," like having a set bedtime and only being in bed when you intend to sleep!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Another thing to watch out for is good "sleep hygiene," like having a set bedtime and only being in bed when you intend to sleep!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm not sure if you have tried prescription sleep aids or just OTC!. Lunesta works good for a lot of people!. If you've already tried that, you might want to go back to your doctor and ask for a sleep study since it could be something more serious!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR THYROID CHECKED!? JUST A THOUGHT!.!.!.!.
SOMETIMES, THE THYROID SEEMS TO HAVE ALOT WITH THE WAY THE BODY STAYS ON TRACK!.
IF THE THYROID TESTS COME BACK OK, THEN I WOULD CHECK HORMONE LEVELS/ ENDOCRINOLOGISTWww@Answer-Health@Com
SOMETIMES, THE THYROID SEEMS TO HAVE ALOT WITH THE WAY THE BODY STAYS ON TRACK!.
IF THE THYROID TESTS COME BACK OK, THEN I WOULD CHECK HORMONE LEVELS/ ENDOCRINOLOGISTWww@Answer-Health@Com
Melatonin
http://www!.medic8!.com/complementary/mela!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
http://www!.medic8!.com/complementary/mela!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm the same, I've tried sleeping and failed so i'm still up!. 03:45 am!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I also live in the uk and I am also suffering chronic insomnia however i go sometimes 2 days without sleep!. but on a good spell i go to sleep around 7am -7!.30 am and wake up around 11am - 11!.30am!. I have been treated for it however like the medication i had for my insomnia (zolpidem), they can only prescribe it for a maximum of 2 weeks because it is highly addictive!. So after taking the medication and having a good 5 - 6 hrs sleep for two weeks!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.but then my course was finished, and as you will read on the patient leaflet you can relapse and that is what happened to me so im worse than ever!. So anyone with answers on how i can get a good nights sleep is welcome to email me!. thanks Www@Answer-Health@Com