I am really tired!!

Hey there. I am happy to meet you but sad fro the reason. I have trouble sleeping too and I'm trying to find ways to deal with it just like you are. I am really sorry to hear that you are having problems at such a young age. I really feel for you. Have you tried any of the sleepy time teas? Those used to help me relax and often helped. I'm sure you will get to meet others here that will have much better advice than I do. I wish you the best!

Jules

There is not much that can be done about it, and taking sleeping meds certainly isn't the answer in the long run, it'll only make your life even more miserable in the end. One of the things you can do, but this may require some practice, is just lying down, without sleep and trying to relax. It's not the same as sleep of course, but at least your muscles will be able to relax and you'll get some rest. I know this is basically annoying just lying there, but it might be some form of relief. In any case, you'll feel better once your cold subsides.

Take care.

Hi Michaela,

I'm so sorry to hear about all your problems! Not sleeping is tough! Like fatherjohn said, many of us CPer's, me included, hardly sleep. I am so chronically sleep deprived that I constantly feel like a walking zombie. I'm lucky if I get 3 hrs of sleep a night. I never get more than 5 hrs. It's awful. If you do a search through HW, you should be able to find a lot of older threads on sleeping difficulties. People have posted a lot of "home sleep remedies" on them - everything from Morgoth's quiet resting, to undone's chamomile tea & more. I like lavender. I find that while it doesn't necessarily help me to sleep, it helps me to relax. I burn lavender essential oil in my aromatherapy lamp & also have a "soul support" lavender bed spray. I have tried many different prescription & herbal medications without much luck, but some of the natural alternatives, like melatonin & valerian root, might be worth trying (although I know that you mentioned that you have to be off all meds for your new program). Another possibility is alternative medicine, such as acupuncture or homeopathy. These modalities can be used to help with both your pain & your sleep. While they don't help everyone, if you can afford it, and are willing to try it, it's definitely worthwhile - certainly can't hurt! I've personally found acupuncture to be somewhat helpful for both my sleep & my pain, although the effects are very short lived for me. Good luck! I hope you can find some way to get a good night's sleep!

Skeye

There are also relaxation cd's, try one till you find one that might help, I'd try a few things
maybe all together they'd work, the melatonin with a good relaxation cd, a heating pad set on low,
along with what Morgoth said...The more upset you get by not being able to sleep won't help, and we've
all had the bad nights, I just hope you have more good night's..It's hard to be young and in a lot of
pain, hopefully this new program will help you, keep us posted...
Lots of HUGZ and well wishes....
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