Insomnia Attack.. What do you do when you could'nt sleep at night

Indonesia
May 14, 2007 12:22am CST
This lately insomnia has been attacking me. It is very hard for me to sleep at night.. I will fall asleep when the clock show 2 or 3 pm and that make me tired and sleepy in the morning.. I tried to do anything to make myself sleepy, like reading, drink milk or even counting lambs, but still not working.. Any suggestion, please?
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• India
22 May 07
i would just go outside sit somewhere and see the stars for sometime
@feliniti (875)
22 May 07
thats a good idea. I like it. :)
• China
22 May 07
When I falled asleep I will count sheep.You can imagine you stay in a beautiful grassland.There has green grass,varicolored flowers.Sheep jump from sheepflod one by one.You can count"one sheep,two sheep,three sheep,.......",then you can fall asleep quickly.
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@maumbi (2570)
• Indonesia
14 May 07
you should change your life style first and go to sport regular...this will increase you body metabolism beside eat and drink enough every day and on time...and feel free your mind dont try think any just give you stress, try relax every day,so just try...perhaps help you.
• Indonesia
14 May 07
Well, maybe I dont do enough and suitable sports for myself that make me get insomnia.. Thanks for your suggestion.
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• India
14 May 07
Samething happening to me but due to heavy work.But if the work is not then i will watch movies and also i couldnt sleep then i will like to take pass on night by calling to friends i will take rest when i got sleep that much i will do at nights when i couldnt sleep at night!
• Philippines
14 May 07
have you tried watching tv before sleeping? coz we've got the same problem.. but i tried watching tv sometimes while lying on bed and after few minutes im already off to slumber..i think it's when my eyes gets super tired,that would make me fall asleep fast.
• Indonesia
14 May 07
I have tried that too, but when I watched tv and there is a movie played or some interesting show, I could never sleep until that movie or show is finished which will make my insomnia get worst.. but thanks for your suggestion..
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@johnwoon (125)
• Malaysia
22 May 07
Good question....Let's see. Ok, I've tried all that you've mentioned plus taking hot shower, surfing the net, staring at the ceiling, meditating, listening to soothing music, making sure the room is dark enough....but none of these work. Sometimes when I feel really sleepy, I still can't sleep. I'm sorry I can't help you! visit this site, http://stopinsomnia.blogspot.com You might find something there that can work for you! Good luck!
@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
22 May 07
A relaxing bath, some slow and tender massage, a cup of milk are usefull. You can use some essential oils too.Drop 1-2 drops essential oils of mandarine, orange and lavender in a spray with water. Spray the pillow. This makes the sleep easier.
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
22 May 07
The following are self-help ways of ensuring good sleep practice: If you cannot fall asleep after 30 minutes, get up and do something - don't lie there and worry Keep active during the day Avoid working just before going to sleep, and give time to wind down Avoid stimulants late at night e.g. coffee Ensure the environment is conducive to sleep (quiet, dark, ventilated, not excessively hot or cold) Try relaxation techniques Get into the routine of sleep and wakefulness hours Ensure you have been exposed to natural light during the day Try to avoid napping during the day, as you are less ready for sleep at night Adopt a comfortable sleeping position that keeps the spine aligned - this can prevent further health problems such as backache.
@sonone (267)
• India
15 May 07
I just had mine afternoon tea! Thanx. The people who don't do work or who don't make their body weak results in sleepless. When u don't give ur body work, it needs no rest at all. So, u don't get sleep. My advice for u is to eat hard food like rice, chicken etc., or just eat curd rice. Curd rice defenetely works out. The vitamins and other things in the food results in sudden sleep. have a sweet dreams. -Nikky
@m_5ugar (1013)
• Malaysia
16 May 07
I think you should work out. It will make you feel very tired and after that, it will be easy for you to go to sleep. Am I right? It work for me whenever I cannot sleep.
@bruxedo (773)
• France
15 May 07
I'm just like you. And it's also late at night that I enjoy to do some works around the house.. next day I'm always sleepy untill night.. than it goes again the same thing. But at weekends I enjoy sleep all morning.
@feliniti (875)
22 May 07
I find that listening to the radio on low or an audio book can help. It has to be just low enough that you have to listen hard to actually hear it, but then just relax. I suppose it can depend on the subject, so try and keep it light. Camomile tea can also help. If you really struggle after trying this, sometimes eventually there is nothing else for it but to get up and do something for half an hour to tire yourself out, but usually these methods will work. Failing all that, ask a doctor to reccomend something, or try a herbal remedy like Kalms.
@castleghost (1304)
• United States
16 May 07
Usually when I am unable to sleep I do things on my computer or I will watch some television. It depends on why I am unable to sleep as well. Sometimes I happen to have taken a nap that afternoon so my body isn't tired enough to sleep.
• Philippines
22 May 07
starting to have enough rest and sleep... try to sleep early.. even it is too difficult and try to consult your doctor to give you tips.
• Indonesia
15 May 07
When it happened to me I used to go outside my room to take a little walk for while in my yard looking up the sky. By doing so, usually I got sleepy. I don't know if it will work for you or not. So far it works for me.
• India
15 May 07
this happened some time if i couldnt sleep at night i always think about the early morning because evevry morning at six i have to left from my home toward my office so i have to take some rest other wise i couldn't rise early and dont go to my office, so i sleep after some time
@hollowheart (1572)
• India
14 May 07
Hey friend, i really dont know how to help u. However when i face the same problem, i think that i am asleepo and then think that that i am not thinking and then i stop thinking and i am already asleep. I think it sounded too complicated but thats the only suggestion that i have.