I am having a really hard time falling asleep at night....help??????????

Question

for the past almost 2 months ive been having a really hard time falling asleep....i cant sleep unless i take a tylenol pm about an hour before i go to sleep....it says its non habit forming on the bottle but i dont know if it is good for me because i cant fall asleep without it...its really bad because ive started school and my lack of sleep is interfering with my day to day life.....i went to the doctor and he knows all about it but he didnt prescribe me any meds.....i dont know what i can do to help

Answer 1

how about getting up earlier in the day

I am a runner, and I know that with running, I rarely have sleep problems at night.......

limit your caffeine, as well

Answer 2

If you lie on the edge of the bed, you'll soon drop off.

Answer 3

Get out of the tylenol ASAP.  Try some hot milk, read a little and no tv.   No coffee after 12 noon.  Try some more exercise in the pm.  Try to overcome your anxieties -just chill out.

Answer 4

having a glass of milk before i go to sleep helps....i dont know why .....also have you tried listening to soothing tapes or your ipod before sleeping.....or even better read before bed....good luck with sleeping!!  

Answer 5

in ninth grade i took 6 tylenol pm's every night, and is still couldnt sleep...i take benadryl at night which puts me to sleep but if i were you i wouldnt trust me because im crazy

Answer 6

I am surprised if your doctor knows that you are having problems sleeping that he didnt run any tests?  Are you sure you told him just how serious of a problem you are having?  

I dont know how old you are but since you mention school Im wondering if you are a teen?  If so, are you stressed out or anxious about school or any problems in your life?

Do you drink caffine or energy drinks?  

Do your parents know about the problem?

what have you tried?

do you have a relaxation tape to help you calm down?  Do you feel worried or have any pain when you lay down?  Do you feel like your mind just wont stop racing with thoughts?  Do you take a warm bath before bed?

There are so many reasons people have sleep problems.  It can even be as simple as a mattress or pillow that is not comfortable or noise in your house.  

I dont think taking tylenol is a good choice though.  You need to find another way to sleep.