IS sleeping on sleeping pills real sleep?

I posted this in the anxiety forum because that's what causes me to not sleep well.

I take sleeping pills, and i sleep about 7-8 hours a night, but I don't look like I do. The area around my eyes are kind of sunken in like someone who doesn't get enough sleep. Anyone know why?

Good Morning IBear,

I used to have problems with insomnia and would toss and turn all night worrying I would not be able to function the next day at work.  I would end up crying in fear of what was happening to me.

Sleep deprivation can come with a high cost. Sleeping pills can promote sleep for a few nights but can trigger sleep deprivation in the long term because you can develop a tolerance for them.

My P-doc put me on a low dose of Trazodone and I now sleep very well.  I have been on it for several years.  I also have retired which has dropped the problem of worrying about being able to function on the job.

A few natural tips for getting a good nights rest.

Set a regular bedtime

Wake up at the same time everyday.

If you need to make up for a few lost hours, opt for a daytime nap rather than sleeping late. This strategy allows you to pay off your sleep debt without disturbing your natural sleep–wake rhythm, which often backfires in insomnia and throws you off for days.

If you find yourself getting sleepy way before your bedtime, get off the couch and do something mildly stimulating to avoid falling asleep, such as washing the dishes, calling a friend, or getting clothes ready for the next day. If you give in to the drowsiness, you may wake up later in the night and have trouble getting back to sleep.

I wish you the best,

Kitt

 

hey codename wallaby, yea i have the same problem, i'm on ellavil it's an antidepressant, sleep aid and on xanax. sometimes i'm having conversations outloud in my dreams. crazy,as if the person is really there and we're having a full on talk, not everynight, i find the more  i do during the day, the better i sleep, turning off tv. reading, or just on the net helps get me sleepy. what i'd really like to do is take my brain out of my head and put ii in a bowl of ice, until morning, but not in this life time. hope you sleep well tonight..... hang in there at least your sleeping. nite nite, sue

 hey soldier, i see your on alot of pain meds, along with sleep aid, i', wondering about the cq10, what and why is your units so high and how effective is it on your overall wellbeing???Is it a perscription or over the counter?I'm feeling really run down, fatigue, and depression. usually i can my get up and go with my morning meds, vitamins and alot of coffee, but lately i'm just really run down. i take methotrexate once a week and the next day or two after feeling really foggy and tired. anybody out there feeling this way off this med??? i was on a high dose of prednisone, but now alsmost off. i have an anutammunine disease, polymyositis, scary it's a disease of the muscles. somedays ok. others pretty crummy. today totally down for the count so tired of feeling tired. the mind trip i think is worse then the physical end of it all. but i did hear of the cq10 helping?? just wanted to find out if it helps you. stay well, hope your feeling well, maybe tomorrow will be better for me???????thanx for posting, all my best to you and all of you out there trying to get thru the battle of life as we know it. sue

subzermambo just read your recent post. wow. i have a good friend who works for one of the best cancer rectal colon doctors in my area. we talk alot about her day, and about the patients and they're problems. you are so not alone. from 6 years of age to 60 years old. same kind of problems arise. just coming on this forum, when i feel down about my self and read someone else's troubles certainly makes me feel as if i'm just a speck on this forum and how so many people have way different problems and keep going. i can imagine what your going through and how scary and difficult it must be , but it seems like your trying to get through, it's a nerve racking procedure to have to handle on your own,. or do you have anyone to help???my heart goes out to you. hang in there if you have any questions i can always call my friend and get an answer from a person who deals with your kind of problem daily. again hang in there wish i could give you better advise. be well and know we care. sue

he said to take benadryl but i dont trust him completely. anyone ever been told to take benadryl?

so what happens if you take something that is meant to hype you up?

"Sleep deprivation can come with a high cost. Sleeping pills can promote sleep for a few nights but can trigger sleep deprivation in the long term because you can develop a tolerance for them."

yup you are right , sleeping pills are not recommended for long term use.

you may try some other tips as given earlier ,

going to bed at right time is extremely important also turn off tv and other techstuff while going to sleep ,

sometimes changing your interiors also work ,

you may look for a good mattress overlay.

Edit: Combined your posts all in one and took out link. Thank you.

Post Edited By Moderator (stkitt) : 6/14/2011 8:35:58 AM (GMT-6)