I cant sleep!!!help!

[nurseluv9]

I tried alot of things but still.This has been goin on for months and its killin me,every night when i try to close my eyes and stop thinking different things,it just keeps on coming and i cant stop it.I tried to take sleeping pills(zolpidem),it work but im becoming drug dependent thats why i stopped taking it,then i drink milk before bedtime,exercise and physically i get tired but my mind still awake and stuff keeps on coming and the worse thing is its like a television thats keeps on changing channels and cant control it.I feel like my mind want to explode.Please help me!I cant concentrate during daytime becoz of lack of sleep.I wanna put an end on this suffering,i hope u have advice or suggetions that can help me,i dont wanna take any medication anymore.thank you.

[cursenurse]

alluna tablets(available in the grocery store) have valerian root, are non-habit forming, and work very well. in the morning you wake up refreshed, not groggy, however, they do have a very putrid odor!

[warrior woman]

Deep breathing and imagery work well for me. Try it!:)

[Rapheal]

I do not want to make more out of this than it is but I am concerned that you describe your thoughts as a television that keeps changing stations. This could be from sleep deprivation but have you ever had problems with anxiety or depression before?

This has gone on for such a long time that I can't help but think there is more of an underlying cause. I don't want to be an alarmist but I think you need to confer with the doctor over this.

Good luck and I hope you get some sleep. I use Benadryl at night occasionally, but have never suffered from insomnia for months at a time.

[nurseluv9]

few years ago, i experienced depression and i never consult anyone bout it,i just kept it for a year until i recovered(i think:confused: ).I cant believe that i never consult anyone,i cried everyday,every night in my room..cant work,cant think properly but when im with other people im like normal,they wont even notice it but deep inside im bleeding.But anyways...here i am now,newly married and im tryin to focus myself on things that i should be doin but i cant,everynight i close my eyes but my mind still awake till morning and i feel so tired.Whenever i close my eyes,theres the television again,keeps on changing channels.i am so tired.Im scared to consult psychologist.But i remember one time that i cant take it anymore and got tired of it,i told my husband bout it and i think i need counseling or person that can help me but sad to say my husband dont want to go.Im from another country and dont know how to drive,im new here so i dont know where to go.

[athomas91]

do you work nites?!?! if so, you may need to actually think about changing shifts...otherwise - your condition actually could be classified as anxiety and you may benefit from something such as prozac or wellbutrin rather than a sleeping pill...

[Town & Country]

Try the benadryl, also have you tried Melatonin?

Both these work for me, they'll get you over the hump, so to speak.

[live4today, RN]

I actually have difficulty getting to sleep at night since being off work lately. Sometimes I'm up until three in the morning.

I read some time ago about eating cereal before bedtime. Carbs in cereal are suppose to be sleep inducers. Bread should have the same effect, but try Cheerios before you go to bed. It was back in 1998 that I heard about this because I remember my friend's little boy always wanting cereal before bed. She couldn't explain why, so when I heard about cereal being a sleep inducer, I told her about it. Unfortunately, at that time it would take a LOT more than cereal to slow that wild one down. :rotfl:

I agree that perhaps you should seek more counseling. You are probably still dealing with depression of some sort. I know I do.

A hot noncaffienated drink without sugar in it sometimes helps. :)

[fiestynurse]

Disturbances in sleep patterns over a prolonged period of time is one of the most common symptoms of depression. You should probably consult with a doctor.

Here is a good questionnaire to review with your doctor:

http://www.depression.com/depression_questionnaire.html

[nurturing_angel]

I think it could be depression or anxiety...I experienced the same thing. I felt like I could not get my mind to shut down and let me sleep. The longer I tried, the more anxious I got. It was just like a TV constantly changing channels too. I thought I could handle it by myself so I kept it all inside. Eventually, I became suicidal. I sought out help from my doc and took Zoloft for about a year. I have not had problems since.

I wish you luck in taking care of your problems.

[nurseluv9]

thanks.

by the way,where u at in indiana?