Just cant sleep

 

Im so exhausted, im having so much trouble with sleeping. Ive tried all sorts of remedies, with no luck.

I go to bed same time everynight. When i feel sleepy i go to bed , usually will fall asleep, but cant stay asleep.

My mind is just racing, i get uncomfortable in bed, then toss and turn all night.

I can guarentee im wide awake at 3am every morning...arg....... annoying.

I wont sleep during the day, it makes it worse.

i cant remember the last time a had a full nights sleep. My doctors doesnt want to give me sleeping tablets either.

I can tell you this lack of sleep certainley doesnt help my anxiety and depression .

Any suggestions?

cme

Hello and I have been in your place where I could not sleep.  I could not fall asleep and would toss, turn and yes cry as I had to get up at 5:30 AM. 

What worked best for me is Trazodone 100mg.  I know Seroquel is another choice if your physician does not want to give your a sleeping medication.

I would certainly rediscuss your problem with your Doctor.

Take care

Kitt

If the doctor wont give you any sleep aids, what about trying meditation? that helps me when I can't get to sleep. Though it doesn't always keep me sleeping, but it helps me to fall back to sleep again. It helps with a wandering mind a lot.

I hope that you find what works for you.

Hugs, Karen

I know exactly how you're feeling.

Once upon a time, a few years ago; I could compete with the most drugged up lab rats on the face of the planet. I was on so much medication that there wasn't much that had anything on me; but that wasn't the answer...at the time I was so high it FELT like it was the answer; but depression became worse, and so did every other problem I was facing.

NOW, I'm off much of the medication, and sleep seems to be something of the past; anxiety runs through my veins; and pain is my best friend...well not really a best friend, more like that friend you can't ever shake...the one that uses you...

Due to my medication - the new doctors for my PM&R are limited on what I can take. Methadone has been a blessing b/c my pain is under control, but many of the other meds I was on were cut off; making insomnia a concern.

One thing that I've found out is that ear plugs seem to help me sleep. They cut down on the noise in my room...snoring, computers, outside noise, etc. and actually make me focus on my heartbeat and breathing - which at times are quite soothing.


Drugs aren't the answer, that much I can tell you is true - but then again, I don't know WHAT the answer is at the moment. I would recommend trying the ear plug idea - I use a kind called "Bio Ears" which are actually synthetic silicon ear plugs...they fit inside the ear canal very easily - and are lightweight; you don't actually even feel like they're in your ears.

It's one thing I would try!
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Thanks everyone, for your thoughts xoxo
Didnt sleep well again last night !!
My doctor, wont prescribe sleeping meds, mainly because he doesnt want me to become addicted to them, and he believes most of them can work for a while, but are limited in their effectiveness.
Ive tried meditation, but my concentration is crap, so it doesnt really work for me.
Yes i always listen to music, it tends to sooth the mind for a while, yet again only for a short time.
When i go back to my doc, im just going to beg him to help me, cause i cant stand it for much longer !!!!

cme xx

Heeja CME,

I also have a lot of problems with sleeping. I don't know whether it is the same as yours, but my problem is that my mind keeps racing on with ideas and other thoughts. My doctor advised me to take melatonine, and it does work pretty good. It won't make you fall asleep, but it will make you feel sleepy. And the best part is that melatonine is body natural, and not addictive. So maybe it is worth a try, if you haven't tried it already.

Take care CME!

Erik

good one erik. it is the healing stuff we need-when asleep for the body to do it's healing. forgot, thx 4 that. jamie.

This is a bit weird but I learned it in nursing school and it never fails me. Relax your tongue so that it's not touching your teeth or roof of your mouth. It's usually the last thing I remember before morning. The tongue is the strongest muscle in the body and once you get it relaxed your whole body is usually relaxed.

I also take generic tylenol pm for pain at night. The sleep additive is generic benedryl and helps you become drowsy without addiction. Hope this helps.