What do you do if you suffer from insomnia?

[Amy10223]

Do you have it or some form of it? Does it bother you? My problem is I awake from very lucid dreams and can’t go back to sleep most times. Or the room is too warm. Sometimes I succeed in going back to sleep. It’s not good to lay awake and not go to sleep right away health wise.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I have all kinds of extra things to help me fall asleep. A 40-lbs weighted blanket is one of them, but it retains a little too well so I have a box fan that stays next to my bed to keep me cool, and also blackout curtains. But if I’m still struggling to sleep, I still close my eyes and try to breathe steady even if I’m not able to turn my mind off or something else. Being still and breathing while having your eyes closed for 20 minutes carries the same physical benefits of a 20 minute powernap, and that comforts me in knowing even if I don’t totally fall asleep, at least resting will help me make sure I’m prepared for whatever comes tomorrow.

[SugarSugarplum]

Hmmm. if you guys can post the same question 50 times, I guess I can give the same answer.

When I can't sleep, I just start praying for everyone I know. I am usually asleep after 2 or 3 people, I have never stayed awake past 6.

[Amy10223]

Just to let you know, I’ve never seen a question on this. I must not see the same ones as you do, or spend less time here.

[Bricealan]

@Amy10223 I cannot recall the same question either. In either case she should just not answer.
AT LEAST IT IS NOT ANOTHER PENIS QUESTION

[Amy10223]

@Bricealan I know, right? Thanks, Brian.

[Bricealan]

Similar issues for ME AND MANY others Amy. As a temporary fix, I take Benadryle Allergy (20 mg) and that lets me sleep through. Now, for some reason, I sleep through without the 'help', and even find myself falling BACK to sleep even though I need to get up.

[Amy10223]

That has made me very groggy in the past. I tried melatonin once and got a similar reaction where I was groggy in the morning.
Careful with the Benadryl. It sounds like it’s strong.

[LiamJHayden]

White noise generator. Or one of the calming 12 hour Deep Sleep soft classical music videos on Youtube.

[Amy10223]

That does work! I have a small white noise machine or put on laptop to rain sound.

[AviatorTom]

I usually sleep through the night, but sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night (noises outside, thunder and lightning, too warm) and don't immediately get back to sleep. I usually get up and go to the bathroom. That usually relaxes me and I can get back to sleep. If that doesn't work, I have a small bowl of cereal with milk; the carbs content makes me sleepy.

[Nikki1989]

I have had it for so long, it has just revolved into my lifestyle. I know I will only sleep 4 hours at the most, so I just deal with it. Life is short, so the extra time awake gives me time to get things done.

[NathanDavis]

long time ago... I did quit on sleeping

I focused on rest, instead...

so now, I go to rest every single night... I eventually fall asleep

[Amy10223]

How long so you normally "rest"?
I myself--always sleep about 5 hours, sometimes 4. I wake up like magic after that-- and usually from a dream, or a noise, or if the room is too warm. (I like chilly rooms to sleep in but I have a pet).
If you are sleeping about 4-5 hours--at your age--maybe you should talk to your doctor because there may be something he can advise. We need our sleep.

[NathanDavis]

around 4 to 6 hours...

some days I can stay in bed up to 8 hours, if not all of them hours asleep, at least I do get my rest

it's been like this all my life... and I go to the doctor twice a year, and things seem to be fine, at least for now, lol

[Amy10223]

Well, you are fine. That's about how much I sleep, and sometimes more.

[NathanDavis]

I've learned to make the most of it (=

[mstbooblover]

A nice and healthy remedy to counter insomnia is making love or masturbate. I did this very often during whole my life, and it works.

[Bklynbadboy12]

I don't suffer from it I can fall asleep in 2.3 seconds

[Amy10223]

Me too, but can’t stay sleeping.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Well you know what the cure for that

[IslaTheWitch]

I read :D

[NathanDavis]

do you read about insomnia?

[IslaTheWitch]

@NathanDavis I probably should... it could get rid of my insomnia :D

[NathanDavis]

Insomniaception

[Amy10223]

@NathanDavis I think she means that she reads until she gets sleepy.

[IslaTheWitch]

@Amy10223 more that books about insomnia would make me asleep before I start to read them :D

[Amy10223]

Hahaaa! You and I should talk on here when we have another sleepless night. We could chit chat until we get sleepy again.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Sleep pills, I tried punching myself to sleep once, it didn't work, it's only useful if you wanna know what getting punched feels like.

[Amy10223]

I don’t think punching yourself would help. Maybe some warm milk or caffeine free tea is better before bed.
I have no trouble going to sleep, it’s staying asleep that’s my problem. I hope you find better ways, you’re pretty young. .

[ChicoFromThe305]

Yep sleep pills work alright, Id say try melatonin if you are having trouble staying asleep, sometimes the body doesn't produce enough melatonin and its hard to sleep or stay asleep, the melatonin works best in darkness so if you take it, avoid light to get the best effect when sleeping.

[Amy10223]

Thank you. 😊

[noohair]

Sleep, what is that? I just woke today from a pleasant dream.

[Account]

I accept it.

[Amy10223]

I've learned that what I am sleeping is about 5 hours, more or less (5.5). So I don't fight it anymore but it's really annoying to wake up each night at 2:45 or sooner each night.

[jahaims]

Sleep less