Sleeping disorder, please help!

[spanishgirl]

I've always been a 'light sleeper', and as a child/teen I'd stay up late and wake up early, getting approx. 4-5 hours of sleep. But in the past 2 years it's gotten a lot worse, I've started a very dysfunctional sleeping trend, where I sleep approx. 1-3 hours per night. My father also has sleeping difficulties, so it might be hereditary, I just constantly feel restless. As soon as I'm facing stress or any issues, I can't sleep, although I feel tired. When I wake up I feel dead, with no energy and lapse of concentration in my classes. Does anyone out there have a sleeping disorder? I was just wondering what you think causes you're sleeping disorders or sleepless night.

Does anyone have any tips/cures for sleeping disorders (no meds)?

Thanks

[RealDeal]

Sometimes it's related to stress. What do you think about before you go to bed? I know you said that you have no energy but try doing something that is more physically active. Gym, sports, sex, etc. Anything that will physically exhaust you to help your body feel tried. When we have something on our minds (even if we think we don't) it could really mess up our sleep.

You might also want to go see a doctor. Sometimes, low energy could be your body telling you something. Low iron level, an hypo or hyper active thyroid can be to blame also. Until you get yourself checked out there is really no way of knowing what is what.

[AnonymouslyKnown]

You said no meds, but I will suggest one.

Melatonin is a completely natural chemical found in the body that regulates the sleep schedule. It essentially tells our brain when to go to sleep. You can find it at any CVS for a cheap price. It's non addictive and has no known side effects. I've used it for several years, and can't say I've ever had any problems with it.j

[Tonks]

I have sleeping disorders, which at my age I shouldn't have. I have extrememly bad night terrors. and Anxiety attacks when I wake up.

I found that reading before bed helps also take a nice hot bath every night before bed with some Lavender and camolie bath stuff.

[iXenomorph]

You don't need meds.

Just masturbate. It always works for me.