I dont sleep properly....?!


Question: I dont sleep properly....?
Okay so... When i was a baby i slept all the time... and now i dont sleep properly. It gets annoying because i sleep all day, im sleeping my life away :(

When i "'sort out my sleeping pattern" it only works for like 2days, even if im tired at like 10-12 at night i try to go to sleep but my body wont let me, i hate it. I've been to the doctors about it and they gave me some pill's but i cant swallow them! All yesterday i was asleep and all night i've been awake and soon i want to go to sleep (its 8:48am right now.)

Please can anyone tell me way's to help me get to sleep at night? I havent got anything on my mind and theres no family problems or anything so i dont know what the problem is but i hate it so much. Soon im going back to school so i have to sort this sleeping out, when i was in school i was ALWAYS late because of it which got my mum it alot of trouble so please can someone help me?? Please dont say sleeping tablets because i've tried them- i cant swallow them xx

Answers:

Getting back in sync with your body’s natural sleep–wake cycle—your circadian rhythm—is one of the most important strategies for achieving good sleep. If you keep a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, you will feel much more refreshed and energized than if you sleep the same number of hours at different times. This holds true even if you alter your sleep schedule by only an hour or two. Consistency is important.

Set a regular bedtime. Go to bed at the same time every night. Choose a time when you normally feel tired, so that you don’t toss and turn. Try not to break this routine on weekends when it may be tempting to stay up late. If you want to change your bedtime, help your body adjust by making the change in small daily increments, such as 15 minutes earlier or later each day.

Wake up at the same time every day. If you’re getting enough sleep, you should wake up naturally without an alarm. If you need an alarm clock to wake up on time, you may need to set an earlier bedtime. As with your bedtime, try to maintain your regular wake–time even on weekends.

Nap to make up for lost sleep. If you need to make up for a few lost hours, opt for a daytime nap rather than sleeping late. This strategy allows you to pay off your sleep debt without disturbing your natural sleep–wake rhythm, which often backfires in insomnia and throws you off for days.

Be smart about napping. While taking a nap can be a great way to recharge, especially for older adults, it can make insomnia worse. If insomnia is a problem for you, consider eliminating napping. If you must nap, do it in the early afternoon, and limit it to thirty minutes.

Fight after–dinner drowsiness. If you find yourself getting sleepy way before your bedtime, get off the couch and do something mildly stimulating to avoid falling asleep, such as washing the dishes, calling a friend, or getting clothes ready for the next day. If you give in to the drowsiness, you may wake up later in the night and have trouble getting back to sleep.

Keep noise down. Make sure your room is dark and cool and that your bed is comfortable. Do not watch TV or work on the computer in the bedroom.

Find ways to address the stress in your life.

Eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise.

If you’ve tried all of these suggestions but are still struggling with sleep problems, you may have a sleep disorder that requires professional treatment. Consider scheduling a visit with a sleep doctor if, despite your best efforts at self–help, you are still troubled by any of the following symptoms:

Persistent daytime sleepiness or fatigue
Loud snoring accompanied by pauses in breathing
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Unrefreshing sleep
Frequent morning headaches
Crawling sensations in your legs or arms at night
Inability to move while falling asleep or waking up
Physically acting out dreams during sleep
Falling asleep at inappropriate times

Read here for excellent information.

http://helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm




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