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Originally posted by annice22
Lately I have a problem with insomnia and there are times when I am up all night and do not fall asleep until 5:30 or 6:00.
Is there anyone else dealing with insomnia? Does anyone have any tips that worked for them.
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You could be talking about me when writing this. I have to take medicine to get to sleep. Here are a list of suggestions:
-Use your bed for sleep (and "other" activities) only. Do not spend the day in there reading a book, watching TV, etc. This way you will "train" your mind that the bed is there for sleep.
-If you can't get to sleep within an hour, get out of bed and go to another room. Watch TV, read a book...when you start to feel tired, lay in bed.
-Try to go to sleep at the same time every night. Same with waking up. Thus, along the lines of mind training.
-See your doctor if this has been happening for longer than a "few times" - there might be a medical reason for you not sleeping. There are some medicines that can be prescribed to help with short-term insomnia.
I hope these help. I know what you are feeling, and it sucks. My hope is that you will find whatever works for you to sleep.
Night-night!
