Hi everyone,
I have been having Insomnia for as long as I can remember, but I've never done anything about it, when I was younger I just used to go out at night to a dance studio and practise, cuz I was a dancer once, and it was enough from me to get out my stress that way, and not think about the fact that I'm not sleeping, but then I started having issues concentrating, doing my work, and just having a normal life, a couple of years ago I was able to sleep 4 to 6 hours a night(with no help), and it was totally enough for me, until recently, I wasn't able to sleep at all, so I was looking into my mother's closet one day I found some pills, she wasn't taking them, the doctor prescribed it, but my mum isn't really into medication, so she just didn't take them, and when I did some research I found out they were sleeping pills, and worked as pills for depression and stuff like that, so I took one, and I slept -not well! But I slept more than 6 hours if I can remember- , I managed not to take any the following day, but after that I just took as many as I could to put myself to sleep, and sometimes I was awake but I just couldn't get myself out of bed nor moove no matter how hard I tried.
Usually I uderstand why things happen to me, or why I do things, but THIS leaves me keyless, I just can't seem to understand, and it confuses me more, because at least when I knew when something was wrong, and I knew that the way I was handling it was wrong too I acted sooner or later, and did something about it, but now, I am completely lost.
Please seek out a psychiatrist to help you with this problem. Sleep is very important.
If meds helped you, then it is very likely the doctor will give you something that works. You will then work with the doctor or a therapist to find the root cause or to work on how to deal with this.
Sleep meds are pretty benign.
Good luck.
Yeah I may do that, thank you very much.
Sleep meds weren't very dangerous 'till I started taking 4 to 6 pills per day just to sleep 8 hours or so, and that wasn't good sleep.
But I may see a doctor, maybe not soon but one day maybe, thank you very much luvsheadmeds.
The doc will definitely have something stronger and much safer for you. Taking more of those sleeping pills cause issues that you probably don't want to experience. Also, at incorrect dosages, they will not give you the quality of sleep your body needs.
And, it was no problem. Good luck.
Thank you again...
Yesterday I didn't take any, I took the pills and threw them all in the toilet, I don't wanna become an addict, that is absolutely not me, but I couldn't sleep at all!
Hi FatmaEl, I know how tough it can be to deal with insomnia, as I dealt with it on and off for quite some time. There was a period of time where I had to take sleeping pills each and every night, until I cut myself off, because I didn't want to become addicted to them. I came up with a routine that worked for me which would relax me to the point of sleep. Though, in your case, it seems like talking to your doctor and a therapist per LuvsHeadMeds recommendation will absolutely do the job.
thank you puppydoglvr, it's usually hard for me to go see a therapist or even a doctor, I just don't like them, but well
Honestly, I am right there with you FatmaEl. I haven't seen a doctor or therapist regarding my sleeplessness, but worked through it on my own. Though, I know that its helped many to do so. My insomnia still comes and goes, but it usually comes when I'm at a high stress and anxiety level. So what works for me is to get everything out and organized before I go into relaxation mode, so that it's off of my mind for the evening, I also take Valerian Root to help me relax (it's a natural herb that I pick up at the health food store), then I sit and watch a very relaxing comedy or mellow movie. Once I'm super tired, where my eyes are about to shut, I make my way directly to bed and I close my eye immediately. From that point, I start to meditate and then I drift off into sleep. It's what works for me.
Thanks for your advice, that can be very helpfull, since I threw away my pills last night, I could take some natural herb tonight or something like that, and I'm actually gonna have a yoga class, I just registered today, I thought that could help me relax.
Thank you very much for sharing.
That's so fantastic; yoga will really help relax you and teach you meditation techniques. It's helped a lot of my friends. Please let me know how it goes and how you're doing.
Thank you, I just came back from class, my back hurts, but I feel so relaxed, and I feel fresh and ready for a good night sleep.
Thank you very much for you support.
FatmaEl that's excellent news, thank you so much for the update. I am thrilled for you. Take it one night at a time. You will get there, I know that you will. Please let me know how tonight goes.
Hello, I think it helped a little bit, since I had like 3 and a half hours sleep, that was ok because I didn't sleep last week at all. But I feel relaxed, and I woke up smiling and not tired at all, I'm gonna start my day like you say with positive vibes, and I guess i'm gonna go back to thay yoga class today, I won't give up to pills, I won't become an addict, that's just not me :)
Thank you very much for your support, it feels good to know that there's someone out there like you.
Thank you very much.
Congrats! I hope this keeps working out for you.
Strenuous exercise is another good idea. I use to get a better night's sleep after I my Tae Kwon Do classes.
Congratulations FatmaEl! That's absolutely fantastic. I am so thrilled to hear about your first night of sleep. It's the first of many to come. It is going to get gradually better and better, where you'll be sleeping longer hours and more peacefully. It's all about finding peace and serenity for ourselves in any way that we can. Keep it up and please keep us up-to-date.
Hello LuvsHeadMeds, thanks for the advice I'm gonna probably try everything :). puppydoglvr thank you very much, last night wasn't very good, but I feel more relaxed so it should come with time.
Thanks to you two again.
**** it guys I had a very bad day today, I had my driving test today, and I had to give a bribe, cuz the dude didn't like me! Where does that come from?!! I can't believe I gave up to him, and gave him the money, I'm not usually like that, anyways I had my driving license finally, and went home and started cooking a indian dish to cheer up a little bit, it had chilli pepper on it, and I'm stupid enough to cut two of them without wearing any gloves, so now my hand is burning, and I can't relax, and I just took 2 sleeping pills and I don't wanna take the third, but I just wanna be knocked down for hours, so I can't feel the pain, nor hear my conscience blame me for giving that money! I tried everything to ease the pain, nothing works, nothing!
Sorry to bother you, this is just stupid!
Oh no FatmaEl, I am so very sorry to hear about your hand, sending you many healing thoughts and energy. I know that you will wake up tomorrow feeling so much better. Try to take deep breaths and think happy thoughts. Try to get your mind off of your hand in pain, picture it healed and feeling good.
Congratulations on getting your drivers license, try not to focus on how you got it, just be so proud of yourself. Look head and be happy!
Thank you very much, I applied some ointment on my hand, and it feels so much better, I intend to do something about the man who took the money, I'm gonna report him, I don't care what it will cost me, I just can't live with that.
Thank you again for you support, when I had bad days before, or when I was depressed I used to just keep it for myself, and sleep on it, now I can tell you guys, and you don't know how good it feels!
Thank you all, you should be proud of the person you are, not so many can listen like you.