Insomnia - does anyone deal with this?
By raineyes
@raineyes (554)
United States
August 8, 2009 1:57am CST
Insomnia, to define it, is a condition where the sufferer cannot sleep or has difficulty staying asleep. I've done quite a bit of research on this, and while I've never been diagonosed by a doctor or a professional, I seem to meet the criteria for insomnia. Does anyone have insomnia or know someone who does? And what do you do if you do have insomnia?
I know there are sleeping pills and medications but I'm totally against that. I don't want to be dependent on a sleeping aid. I have tried herbal teas made with spearmint and chamomile, which are supposed to be relaxing and supposed to help you sleep but they haven't worked for me.
2 responses
@mynestegg (519)
• Philippines
8 Aug 09
I also suffer from insomnia at times because of my line of work. I'm up and about during nights and I have to force myself to sleep in the mornings which of course my body finds rather odd. What has worked for me is to simulate the night time environment: a dimly lit and well ventilated sleeping space plus some mood music in the background usually helps me in easing myself to sleep.
@mynestegg (519)
• Philippines
8 Aug 09
I forgot to add: make sure to keep your sleeping space sacred. That is, use it only for sleeping. Don't eat there or work there. I guess it's okay if you do a bit of light reading if that helps you sleep (works for me). Also, set a specific time that you sleep as much as possible, designate a time for waking up as well so your body clock can reset itself.
@IMEzekieL (498)
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16 Aug 09
I agree with the body reset thing. I tend to experience this. It feels like my body is a living alarm clock.
@IMEzekieL (498)
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16 Aug 09
If Insomnia is a king, I would always be its servant. I always have difficulty sleeping at night. I don't know why. I think I'm a werewolf or something. On the other hand, I sometimes write songs to pass the time, hoping I'll get sleepy afterwards.
