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What was the longest you went without any sleep. What eventually solved it, and what do you recommend for stress induced insomnia? Melatonin worked at first for me, but not anymore…..
New job, taxes, moving, new responsibilities have all pushed me into stress mode
My first question in return would be: Is there soemthing stressing you out that you can’t shut your mind off of?
What I would suggest based only on what you’ve told me is trying a good quality vitamin B complex 3 times a day as well as magnesium/calcium before bed and maybe increase your melatonin up to 3 mg.
Don’t consume sugars/refined flours after dinner or earlier, no caffiene and that includes the ones found in chocolate or pop after lunch.
If you’re using a liver detox program, use it in the morning only.
Hopefully some of this helps but without more info I can’t say much more.
by: danniez28
on: 13th June 08
I am on just 2MG of Abilify as an augment drug to my anti-depressant. What side effects, if any, have you experienced? Insomnia at all? Thanks.
You might find some information on the internet, but you need to let your doctor know about this too. Sometimes the pharmacists are wonderful, and they can give you some advice.
by: sloppyjakekisses
on: 18th May 10
I’ve had insomnia for some months now, & if I do sleep early I wake up @ about 2 am . If I sleep late well, I wake up late & end up over sleeping . What time do you think I should sleep ? thanks .
There is no time where any insomniac sleeps better or longer. The only thing you can do is sleep during hours where there is little to no light and be awake for the light hours which is what our bodies naturally want ot do anyways.
Aside from that you should try some sort of natural insomnia remedies and treatments. Start with yoga and work your way down to chewing Valerian and then keep up good sleep hygiene. Whenever you sleep at night sleep at that time every night; including weekends.
For more info, and more natural and not so natural cures to insomnia:
http://insomnia360.com
by: Robert Kerouac
on: 6th May 09
I’m doing a project on insomnia for a self conflict essay for English. It would help if maybe you could explain why it causes it. Thanks!
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on: 1st January 70
I suffer from insomnia and have been fore the past few years. I just started on this medication that was prescribed and it helps but I don’t want to be dependant on it. I have anxiety problems and I stress alot. The doctor tells me I can’t take my stress to sleep with me. What are some ways besides the medicine of getting to sleep that would help? food? anything?
Well I do hobbies.. they contribute to my insomnia. Like the computer, TV, webdesign. That all just keeps me up.
I’ve also had this problem, and the best approach to insomnia is exercises, and the more the better. Also drink chamomile tea before bed, it works at least somewhat to relax you. What works great for me with anxiety is distraction. Constantly be doing something and disctract your mind of stressful thoughts. So google insomnia and excercise for more reading. And go on a jog and do stuff now!
by: Matt L
on: 9th January 08
Has anyone found anything that works really well for insomnia? Not necessarily being unable to fall asleep, but being unable to STAY asleep, and waking up every hour?
Any help very much appreciated.
Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness/Insomnia, due to different reason and with different set of symptoms (No side effects or interaction with conventional drugs):-
Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly
Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly
Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days
Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly
Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly
Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)
Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)
Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine
Take Care and God Bless you.
by: Soul Doctor
on: 26th May 07