Insomnia

Having trouble sleeping can be a really huge stress, especially if we have work and classes on mornings...

I had insomnia when I was 13. It goes away after I changed my sleeping habits, though it is not so easy to do that, I get so sleepy but as if my mind is still so awake. There is so many things that runs through my brain at night; songs, memories, food, cravings etc. that stops me from getting my sleep. There were times that I couldn't sleep at all. I have tried drinking hot milk (not really helpful for me), I tried running and dancing in the mornings, but it didn't work also, I just exhausted my self and my body got sore, but I didn't fall to sleep at my targeted sleeping hours.


Now I'm 18, I had overcome my sleepless nights. I have my own practice that I will share to you little later, plus I did a research of other ways to treat insomnia. I KNOW HOW IT FEELS, IT'S REALLY CRAZY AT NIGHT. SCUMBAG BRAIN WON'T STOP THINKING OF EVERYTHING! If you want to know more about Insomnia, cure, tips, natural remedies, sleeping benefits, sleeping disorders, sleep aids and Insomnia FAQs, the link is beloooow. :)


HOW I DEALT WITH INSOMNIA:


1. I just let my self be awake until I get sleepy. What ever time it is, even if it's 3 or 4 am and I am still awake, I just let it be.


2.I wake up at 5 am, (yes, I only have an hour or two to sleep, but that is the case, I will let my body be sleepy all day and consume every energy that is left of me) I have multiple alarms here. haha. Just in case I sleep again after my first alarm. (I have my boyfriend to help me in this part, He is my first alarm)


3. Do some activities that will consume your energy. Exercise, run, walk your dog, play something just don't let your self fall asleep again! This will cause you to regain energy if you oversleep and won't be able to get a sleep at night.


4. Motivate your self to wake up early. This means if you wake up early, possibly, you'll get tired adn/or sleepy much earlier than usual.


5. Try to get sleep early if you started waking up early. Turn off the lights 7 or 8 pm or earlier as possible. Also, get rid of distractions, cellphones, tv, gadgets and other distracting stuff.


(THE SAID PROCEDURES ABOVE WAS NOT PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR OTHERS. I DON'T RECOMMEND DOING THIS FOR ANYONE. I JUST SHARED WHAT I DID TO CURE MY INSOMNIA. I'M NOT TELLING YOU TO DO THE SAME. IF YOU LIKE TO, THEN DO SO. ANY SIDE EFFECTS IS NOT ON MY CONCERN AND RESPONSIBILITIES.)


TIPS/ALTERNATE/PROVEN EFFECTIVE/SCIENTIFIC WAYS TO CURE INSOMNIA:


1. Good sleep hygiene: establish a routine bedtime, don’t watch TV while you’re trying to go to sleep or while sleeping, eliminate stimulants like caffeine and sugar from your diet before bed, get on a routine exercise schedule, avoid alcohol before bed.


2. Create an inviting bedroom or sleep space. Make your bedroom a sanctuary you are only too happy to retreat to.


3. Try some home remedies to help you relax before bedtime: warm bath with or without Epsom salts, warm milk or cocoa (I personally don't recommend this, simply because it really didn't work on me), a couple cookies, some chamomile tea with honey.


4. Deep relaxation and music therapy CDs might help create an atmosphere in which you are able to relax and naturally go to sleep.


5. If you take OTC sleep aids or a sleep inducing antihistamine, don’t use them as long-term solutions for chronic insomnia.

6. Talk to your doctor about natural remedies versus prescription sleep medications. 

7. If you are prescribed a prescription sleep aid like Ambien or Lunesta take them just before going to bed.

Remember, Insomnia is not a sleep disorder nor illness, but it can be cures with certain lifestyle changes, short-term sleep aids, therapeutic behavioral modification or a combination of these.

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