Why am i having so much trouble sleeping?

Question

Hello everyone. I find so much in every way that i have the most trouble sleeping!! this has been going on for almost a year! and 6 months into it i bought a great matress, and several different pillows. but i can't think of one night where i was just like "wow i feel so rested"! i mean.. it's terrible, seriously i wake up feeling like c**p every day!! no matter how many hours i get. and i toss and turn every night. Does anyone know why this may be happening? and what could i do to better the situation? i really would like to stay away from sleeping pills though! thank you!

Answer 1

Are you a baby?  Just not sure why this is in this category.... ;0

There are a million reasons for sleeplessness - anxiety, metabolism, sleep cycles, alcohol, etc.  There are just too many to even try to guess.  Try seeing a doctor and getting some recommendations from an expert.  

Answer 2

Hi. I am about to tell you the best tips you have EVER received so read this carefully!

1.Sometimes, people have trouble sleeping because they simply aren’t tired. Is there something wrong with your sleeping pattern? Are you going to sleep at 12 and sleeping throughout the day? If you are, then the reason you are not sleeping well is because you have gotten yourself into a rhythm where you are not tired at night and when you finally get to sleep, you end up sleeping most of the day; therefore you are not tired at night. If this is what is happening to you, you need to get yourself into a sensible sleeping rhythm. Try waking up earlier. This helps you feel more tired when you finally go to bed.

2.Are you getting enough exercise during the day? Perhaps the problem is that you are just not burning off all that excess energy that you have. Try going for a 30 minute – 60 minute walk on a night time to burn off all the excess energy you have.

3.Another idea is to have a hot milo before you go to bed. It relaxes you a lot more but try to avoid caffeine and nicotine, as these will keep you awake.

4.Try reading a book to make your eyes tired. As soon as you start to feel sleepy, quickly turn out your light.

5.Try not too think too much when you are trying to sleep. What I do is I shut off my brain and think about nothing – I know it’s hard but it’s worth it. Maybe you just have a lot on your mind, and this is what is stopping you from sleeping. If my trick doesn’t work, try thinking about one particular thing (for example, a favorite pet) and try not to let your mind wander.

6.A slightly cool room is ideal for sleeping. This mimics your internal temperature drop during sleep, so turn off the heat and save on fuel bills.

If you tend to get cold, use blankets. Try sleeping in warmer nightclothes and wear socks. Studies show that warm hands and feet induce sleep quickly.

If you overheat at night, wear light nightclothes and sleep under a single sheet. Use an air conditioner or fan to keep the room cool.

7.Sleep only at night. Daytime naps steal hours from nighttime slumber. Limit daytime sleep to 20-minute, power naps.

8.Keep it quiet. Silence is more conducive to sleep. Turn off the radio and TV. Use earplugs, a fan or some other source of constant, soothing, background noise to mask sound that you cannot control, such as a busy street, trains, airplanes or even a snoring partner. Double-pane windows and heavy curtains also muffle outside noise.

9.Make your bed. "A good bed is subjective and different for each person. Make sure you have a bed that is comfortable and offers orthopedic, correct sleep," says Dr. Shepard.

If you share your bed, make sure there is enough room for two.

Go to bed when you are tired and turn out the lights. If you don't fall asleep in 15 minutes, get up and do something else. Go back to bed when you are tired.

Do not agonize about falling asleep. The stress will only prevent sleep.

10.Soak and sack out. Taking a hot shower or bath before bed helps bring on sleep because they can relax the tense muscles.

11.Don't rely on sleeping pills. Check with your doctor before using sleeping pills. Make sure the pills won't interact with other medications or with an existing medical condition.

Use the lowest dosage and never mix alcohol and sleeping pills.

If you feel sleepy or dizzy during the day, talk to your doctor about changing the dosage or discontinuing the pills.

Hope this helps you. =)

Answer 3

Do you exercise? it can help you sleep better