I have insomnia and need help?

[SAM1981]

For the past couple of days I have been struggling with insomnia. I have been unable to fall asleep and if I do, I jolt awake within 20 minutes. I think I have been averaging maybe 2 hours (tops) of sleep like that a night. I did pop a benedryl the other night and slept great, but I want to cure this naturally. I want my life back - I want to be awake a work and able to go out a bit in the evening. How can I get back to my normal sleeping habit. Possible reasons I have insomnia - I quit smoking under a week ago. I moved back in with my folks after being on my own for 3 years. I am starting to get into a new relationship with a nice boy but am not sure I am ready to date.Please help me!!!

[Krista P]

tie yourself to a bed...you'll have nothing to do but sleep and if you wake up you'll get bored and fall back asleep

[bkirby_78]

try to get rid of your stress... give yourself a few minutes every night before bed to get your thoughts together and relax BEFORE bed time... lay in bed and breathe very slowly for a little while and let you body just chill...a long bath can help... make sure your room is completly dark and queit when you get ready to lie down, it will help. if you must have noise, make it natural noise, like with a natural sound machine...I know since I started going to the gym I sleep better, might work for you too.

[gnomes31]

Transient Insomnia lasts from one night to a few weeks but it seems longer. Most people occasionally suffer from transient insomnia due to such causes as jet lag or short-term anxiety. If this form of insomnia continues to occur from time to time, the insomnia is classified as intermittent. Major depression leads to alterations in the function of the hypothalamus and pituitary causing excessive release of cortisol which can lead to poor sleep qualityThe antihistamine diphenhydramine is widely used in nonprescription sleep aids, with a 50 mg recommended dose mandated by the FDASome traditional remedies for insomnia have included drinking warm milk before bedtime, taking a warm bath in the evening; exercising vigorously for half an hour in the afternoon, eating a large lunch and then having only a light evening meal at least three hours before bed, avoiding mentally stimulating activities in the evening hours, and making sure to get up early in the morning and to retire to bed at a reasonable hour.Everything you described as possible reasons are very common reasons to suffer from short bouts of insomnia. I would stop thinking off it as you can't sleep and start thinking of how you can come overcome these hurdles that are affecting you right now.Good Luck

[meltedwatches]

Sounds like it's anxiety-based, some of it, even if you're not consciously anxious.Set a bedtime and stick to it, to get your body on a schedule.Create a bedtime ritual where you focus on quieting your mind and body. Meditate or read, and try drinking some kava-kava tea. (Kava is a plant, and is a natural relaxant.)Get extra exercise during the day, at least 45 minutes. And when you are in bed, don't focus on sleeping or on daydreaming. Focus on breathing deeply and evenly, or count backwards from 100; this focuses your mind without allowing you to create any thoughts that will keep you awake.

[dzpnoiz2die4]

you answered your own question. you quit smoking. you're having withdrawals. every person who smokes and quits goes through. i went through the same thing, except i had nightmares too. and i also was drugs and alcohol. i quit them all and i had the BADDEST withdrawals ever! but you know what really helped me to sleep at night? and is more natural then benadryl? MILK.. lol, i would drink a full cup of milk before i went to bed and i knocked out.insomnia will pass. be glad that you quit smoking, unless you quit because your parents don't know you smoke. sounds like you're trying to get your life back together. it will pass.. congrats.. take care..

[loofybug]

There are two things that work wonders. No, three. 1 is to go for a brisk walk during the day for at least 15 - 20 minutes. 2 is to have a hot bath right before bed and 3 is hot milk. Good luck

[bunnywithbugs]

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