Tips For Curing Insomnia
Throughout our lifetime it is surely inevitable that we will each battle with insomnia at one time or another. Insomnia - the ability to fall asleep or stay asleep - can have disastrous ramifications; ongoing sleep deprivation can interfere with daily life making us unable to concentrate and even instigating far greater health concerns such as depression.
For those who suffer nightly, curing insomnia can mean the difference between days spent in an exhausted fog and a productive, healthy life. Subsequently, there are more and more products hitting retail shelves that claim to hold the secret for curing insomnia. And while there are many fantastic prescription and over-the-counter medications that will help you sleep in the short term, there are alternatives that are worth trying beforehand.
Curing insomnia may begin with simply making some changes in your bedtime routine. It may be of benefit to build new habits surrounding sleep. Try going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day to encourage your body to adopt this schedule. Make your bedroom a haven for sleep; don't watch television or read in bed. Instead, come to bed when you are ready for sleep. Make your bedroom dark and comfortable and use music or white noise to help soothe yourself to sleep.
In the spirit of curing insomnia, you may even begin to implement some pre-sleep rituals as well. Eliminate exercise, alcohol, and heavy foods prior to bed; try stretching, deep breathing, or simple yoga poses; meditate for a period of time before bed; or sip some caffeine-free tea. If you find that you're unable to fall asleep, then leave your bed until you feel sleepy enough to try again. Do not make your bed a place you associate with tossing and turning.
For ongoing sleep issues, it's important to work towards curing insomnia even during your waking hours. Limit alcohol and caffeine during the day - both of which can work to interrupt sleep during the night.
Curing insomnia may take some trial and error. If you find that even after some lifestyle adjustments that you are continuing to struggle with sleep, then it's best to see your doctor.
Michelle Bery
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does anyone one have any tips on curing insomnia?
i havent had anymore than 3 hours sleep in five days.
5htp (hydroxytryptophan). You can buy it in health food stores or over the 'net. Take it last thing at night with a carbo snack or some milk.
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More exercise, get out into the fresh air. Less caffeine and stop worrying about not sleeping. Go to bed at a reasonable hour and watch TV or listen to music. You might sleep eventually.
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try lavender under your pillow
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bacardi always seems to make me sleep like a log
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Try some tea that helps you to relax I drink Melisa tea or try camomile the local health food shop should be able to give you some advice. Another option is a herbal supplement called Valerian. Reading a book before dinner always helps me or try a nice relaxing bath with some lavendar oil. Lavendar on your pillow or in an oil burner also. Hope this all helps happy sleeping.
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cannabis
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I'm actually finding that a drop of majorum essential oil on each side of my pillow (in case I turn over) is helping. I've tried chamomile tea and all those other things, even lavender, but nothing worked! I just love the smell of the majorum oil so much I just want to lie there and sniff it, so I actually stay there long enough for it to work it's magic
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Sometimes the paradox helps. Try all the relaxing stuff, then try and stay awake with your eyes closed………….you should be dropping off within minutes.
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1. stop stressing about not getting enough sleep,as this makes it worse.
2. do not exercise before bed.
3.do not have any drinks with caffeine in at least 2 hours before bed.
4. try going to bed and getting up at the same time everyday even if you haven't slept well.
5 try having a warm milky drink before bed.
6 have a nice soak in the bath
7 if you don't drop off within 20 minutes get back up and read a book or doing something to unwind a little more
8 don't watch tv in your bedroom (if you have one in there)
9 try listening to some relaxation cd's or just relaxing music
10 this one works for men lol have sex
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suffered insomnia for the last few months off and on,due to not being well,these methods do work, but you have to give it time.you could always ask your doc for a short course of sleeping tablets to start you off,
i hope you get some sleep soon,i know it's no fun
Bottle of wine every night beofre bedtime.
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Nytol - does it every time.
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Reading in bed realy helps me get to sleep. Staying asleep is the problem. You just have to calm down and try to stop the stresses of life worrying you. I know it's hard but you have to try. Chemical help isn't the answer, it just makes you feel dopey the next day. Fresh air and exercise help. Good luck, i know it's hard.
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Just like animals, our bodies respond to natural cues in nature that subconciously tell our bodies to wind down and prepare for sleep.
I would recomend dimming the lights an hour or two before you would like to go to bed, this simmilates dusk and the sun setting as it does in nature.
Also try turning the tv volume off or down and just quiet down the house as much as possible. If you'll notice outdoors, as night falls and animals go to sleep, it gets quiet. Same theory for us.
One last thing, instead of being online, watching tv (especially adrenaline pumping movies), or playing games, try laying down and reading a magazine or book to relax and slow down your body after an exciting day.
I hope these suggestions help.
However, if you find that your mind runs wild as you lay in bed, and all the days conversations and activities don't let you fall asleep, you may want to experiment with a sleep aid.
I would never recommend prescription drugs, but I do know of a 100% natural sleep aid that has been very effective helping me get a good nights sleep and wake up rested and alert. It is called DREAMZ and can be purchased online at the following website:
http://www.marketamerica.com/fuentes
Best of luck!
*Lee*
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Insomnia is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs, caffeine, depression or sometimes for no apparent reason. Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark. Soak a tablespoon of mint leaves in a cup of water for an hour, drink every night. Check out http://useinfo-insomnia.blogspot.com/ for more info
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