Does anyone know cures for insomnia?!
Question: Does anyone know cures for insomnia!?
I'm worried about my boyfriend as he hasn't been sleeping well at all and I'm thinking he may have insomnia!. He takes ages to get to sleep and when he finally does, he tosses and turns and wakes up every few hours!. When he is asleep, he says he has nightmares that I'm being taken away from him or dying (don't know what that's all about - we've been together a year and happy)!.!.!. It's affecting him badly as he can't concentrate in the day and keeps getting what appear to be mild panic attacks!.!.!. Any tips for a good night's sleep!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
To help combat insomnia, keep a regular sleep schedule!. Get up at the same time every day and avoid taking naps, no matter how sleepy you are!. At night, do not go to bed unless you are tired!. And make certain to get regular exercise-- but not too close to bedtime!. Studies show that people who are in good physical condition fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply!.
Herbal Remedies
Valerian: To make a bedtime tea of valerian, an effective sedative, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped root!. Drink 1 cup before retiring!. The tea may also be taken two to three times during the day!. Valerian root capsules and tinctures are available!.
Chamomile: Tea made from chamomile has traditionally been drunk as a bedtime beverage!. To brew it, pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 to 3 teaspoons minced flowers!. Steep, then strain!. Tea bags are available!.
Saint-John's-wort :This herb is a treatment not only for depression but also for nervous unrest!. It may work by inhibiting an enzyme known as MAO!. It is most effective when taken for four to six weeks!. To make a tea, steep 1 to 2 teaspoons dried flowering tops in 1 cup boiling water, then strain!.
Finally try sprinkling lavender oil on his pillow!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Herbal Remedies
Valerian: To make a bedtime tea of valerian, an effective sedative, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped root!. Drink 1 cup before retiring!. The tea may also be taken two to three times during the day!. Valerian root capsules and tinctures are available!.
Chamomile: Tea made from chamomile has traditionally been drunk as a bedtime beverage!. To brew it, pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 to 3 teaspoons minced flowers!. Steep, then strain!. Tea bags are available!.
Saint-John's-wort :This herb is a treatment not only for depression but also for nervous unrest!. It may work by inhibiting an enzyme known as MAO!. It is most effective when taken for four to six weeks!. To make a tea, steep 1 to 2 teaspoons dried flowering tops in 1 cup boiling water, then strain!.
Finally try sprinkling lavender oil on his pillow!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was having trouble sleeping because of the HSC, which developed into insomnia and some very serious panic aattacks due to both exhaustion and stress !. !. !. if you have a natural health store near where you live, i suggest you go there and ask them about some natural sleep helpers :) they do actually work, but only to help clear the mind before sleep, it doesnt banish guilt or SERIOUS fear !. !.!. the drops that i use prevent dreams AND nightmares so they may work for your boyfriend !. !. !.
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I think he should go see a doctor!. I don't think that is insomnia, I think he is having some mental issues, that are keeping his mind occupied!. If it is insomnia, a lot of people are just suggested to go without sleep, and do something that interests them!. For example, NFL Coach Jon Gruden sleeps approximately 4 hours a night!. The rest of the time, he is working on his coaching stuff!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You can take 1 or even 2 Benedryls, because is contains Diphenhydramine, which is the same ingredient in most over the counter sleeping pills!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
Happy thoughts crammed into mind before bedtime!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
He is either insecure or feeling guilty, find out which one!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I FIND THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE:
Insomnia!?41 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep,including some we're quite sure you've never seen before!.
They're all designed to help you deal with the tension, stress and anxiety that lead to insomnia, so that you can enjoy a good night's sleep!.
Not everyone of these insomnia techniques alone will get you to sleep, but a few of them at least should prove successful!.Needless to say, there's no guarantee, and no attempt to provide medical advice!.
With that caveat out of the way, we can only wish you good luck!.And a good night's sleep!.
Insomnia techniques you've probably already tried but are still worth trying again!.
-See a doctor: insomnia can be a symptom of physical disorders, although for most of us it's the result of tension, stress and anxiety-and of course the more anxious we get about our insomnia, the worse it gets!.If your doctor pronounces you a "healthy" insomniac, he might suggest some of the techniques provided here!.Or he/she might prescribe drugs to help you get to sleep!.
We suggest you try all these methods first, and use drugs only as a last resort!.The decision, of cource, is yours!.
-Take a Warm Bath: it's a great way to relax your body!.Don't overdo it, however!.You merely want to relax your body, not exhaust it!.Use bath salts, or throw in Epsom salts and baking soda-one cup of each!.These will relax you and also help remove toxins of your body!.
-Get a Massage: have your spouse(or whoever) give you a massage just before going to sleep!.If you can convince them to give you a full body massage, great!.If not, even a short backrub and/or a face and scalp massage can be a big help!.Have them make the massage strokes low, gentle, yet firm, to work the tension out of your muscles and soothe you to sleep!.
-Listen to Music: play some soft, soothing music that will lull you to sleep!.There are even cassetes and records designed for that very purpose!.Some are specially composed music, others simply have sounds of waves rhythmically breaking, or the steady pattern of a heartbeat!.Of cource if you don't have a record, cassete or CD player that will automatically turn off, we don't suggest this!.If you have to get up and turn it off at the end, you've obviously lost it's effect!.
-Drink Warm Milk: a glass of warm milk 15 minutes before going to bed will soothe your nervous system!.Milk contains calcium, which works directly on jagged nerves to make them(and you) relax!.
-Drink Herb Tea: if you don't like milk-or are avoiding dairy products-try a cup of hot chamomile, catnip, anise or fenel tea!.All contain natural ingredients which will help you sleep!.Most health food stores will also have special blends of herb tea designed to soothe you and help you get to sleep!.
-Eat a Bedtime Snack
-Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco
-Sleep in a Well-Ventilated Room
-Sleep on a Good Firm Bed
-Sleep on Your Back
-Get Some Physical Exercise During the Day
-Keep Regular Bedtime Hours
-If You Can't Sleep, Get Up
-Don't Sleep In
-Get Up Earlier in the Morning
-Keep Your Bed a Place for Sleep
-Avoid Naps
-Avoid Illuminated Bedroom Clocks
Of course there's the standard insomnia remedy that everyone knows(although it never worked for us): -Counting Sleep
Some insomnia techniques you probably haven't seen before:
-Sleep With Your Head Facing North
-Don't Watch TV or Read Before Going to Bed
-Toe Wiggling
-Stomach Rub
-Progressive Relaxation
-Deep Breathing
-Visualize Something Peaceful
-Visualize Something Boring
-Imagine It's Time to Get Up
-Quiet Ears
And some new suggestions from readers who have found these remedies useful for their own insomnia:
-Not Thinking
-Smoke Yourself to Sleep
-Yawning
-Sex-Alone or with Others
-Backwards Counting-Mental Computer
-South, Not North
-Earplugs
-Secure Place
-Bedtime Routine
-Hot Watter Bottle
-Green Cows-and Other Animals or Color
Good luck!have a pleasant sleep!
That's all!.For details go to google search and put
"Insomnia!?41 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep-Insomnia treatment, cures"Www@Answer-Health@Com
Insomnia!?41 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep,including some we're quite sure you've never seen before!.
They're all designed to help you deal with the tension, stress and anxiety that lead to insomnia, so that you can enjoy a good night's sleep!.
Not everyone of these insomnia techniques alone will get you to sleep, but a few of them at least should prove successful!.Needless to say, there's no guarantee, and no attempt to provide medical advice!.
With that caveat out of the way, we can only wish you good luck!.And a good night's sleep!.
Insomnia techniques you've probably already tried but are still worth trying again!.
-See a doctor: insomnia can be a symptom of physical disorders, although for most of us it's the result of tension, stress and anxiety-and of course the more anxious we get about our insomnia, the worse it gets!.If your doctor pronounces you a "healthy" insomniac, he might suggest some of the techniques provided here!.Or he/she might prescribe drugs to help you get to sleep!.
We suggest you try all these methods first, and use drugs only as a last resort!.The decision, of cource, is yours!.
-Take a Warm Bath: it's a great way to relax your body!.Don't overdo it, however!.You merely want to relax your body, not exhaust it!.Use bath salts, or throw in Epsom salts and baking soda-one cup of each!.These will relax you and also help remove toxins of your body!.
-Get a Massage: have your spouse(or whoever) give you a massage just before going to sleep!.If you can convince them to give you a full body massage, great!.If not, even a short backrub and/or a face and scalp massage can be a big help!.Have them make the massage strokes low, gentle, yet firm, to work the tension out of your muscles and soothe you to sleep!.
-Listen to Music: play some soft, soothing music that will lull you to sleep!.There are even cassetes and records designed for that very purpose!.Some are specially composed music, others simply have sounds of waves rhythmically breaking, or the steady pattern of a heartbeat!.Of cource if you don't have a record, cassete or CD player that will automatically turn off, we don't suggest this!.If you have to get up and turn it off at the end, you've obviously lost it's effect!.
-Drink Warm Milk: a glass of warm milk 15 minutes before going to bed will soothe your nervous system!.Milk contains calcium, which works directly on jagged nerves to make them(and you) relax!.
-Drink Herb Tea: if you don't like milk-or are avoiding dairy products-try a cup of hot chamomile, catnip, anise or fenel tea!.All contain natural ingredients which will help you sleep!.Most health food stores will also have special blends of herb tea designed to soothe you and help you get to sleep!.
-Eat a Bedtime Snack
-Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco
-Sleep in a Well-Ventilated Room
-Sleep on a Good Firm Bed
-Sleep on Your Back
-Get Some Physical Exercise During the Day
-Keep Regular Bedtime Hours
-If You Can't Sleep, Get Up
-Don't Sleep In
-Get Up Earlier in the Morning
-Keep Your Bed a Place for Sleep
-Avoid Naps
-Avoid Illuminated Bedroom Clocks
Of course there's the standard insomnia remedy that everyone knows(although it never worked for us): -Counting Sleep
Some insomnia techniques you probably haven't seen before:
-Sleep With Your Head Facing North
-Don't Watch TV or Read Before Going to Bed
-Toe Wiggling
-Stomach Rub
-Progressive Relaxation
-Deep Breathing
-Visualize Something Peaceful
-Visualize Something Boring
-Imagine It's Time to Get Up
-Quiet Ears
And some new suggestions from readers who have found these remedies useful for their own insomnia:
-Not Thinking
-Smoke Yourself to Sleep
-Yawning
-Sex-Alone or with Others
-Backwards Counting-Mental Computer
-South, Not North
-Earplugs
-Secure Place
-Bedtime Routine
-Hot Watter Bottle
-Green Cows-and Other Animals or Color
Good luck!have a pleasant sleep!
That's all!.For details go to google search and put
"Insomnia!?41 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep-Insomnia treatment, cures"Www@Answer-Health@Com
My initial thoughts were "what has he been up to!?"!.!.!.!.
OK Sweetie, as we all know Men are the weakest sex - when it is offered to them on a plate few can refuse!.!.!. It is possible that your man may have been tempted and is feeling bad!.!.!. In which case he is also terrified that you will walk once you find out!.!. Either that or he is plannng on proposing to you and is terrified that he will be down on one knee and you will say No!.
Of course it is possible that it is work problems that are affecting him and old worries about relationships not working out in his family!.!.
Now, you are going to have to talk and get everything out into the open!. If he has been naughty forgive him, he didn't mean it!.!.
Take a trip away, visit some crazy theme parks, swim with dolphins, skinny-dip in the ocean - whatever you both fancy doing together!.!.
Take your relationship to the next level - the one where you can both talk to each other about anything which is worrying you and know that you will both feel better afterwards!. You can be that couple everyone envies - the ones who celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary and walk down the prominade holding hands with their silver hair glistening in the moonlight!.!.
Until the nights settle pop down to your local healthfood store and get him some Kalms or SuNerven which will help him relax!.!.!. A hot milky drink before bedtime really does help too and a relaxing stroll together!.
Experiment in bed too, a little variety in your lives will do you both good and mak you both fall asleep exhausted but happy!.!.
Hope it all works out well!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.Good Luck!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
OK Sweetie, as we all know Men are the weakest sex - when it is offered to them on a plate few can refuse!.!.!. It is possible that your man may have been tempted and is feeling bad!.!.!. In which case he is also terrified that you will walk once you find out!.!. Either that or he is plannng on proposing to you and is terrified that he will be down on one knee and you will say No!.
Of course it is possible that it is work problems that are affecting him and old worries about relationships not working out in his family!.!.
Now, you are going to have to talk and get everything out into the open!. If he has been naughty forgive him, he didn't mean it!.!.
Take a trip away, visit some crazy theme parks, swim with dolphins, skinny-dip in the ocean - whatever you both fancy doing together!.!.
Take your relationship to the next level - the one where you can both talk to each other about anything which is worrying you and know that you will both feel better afterwards!. You can be that couple everyone envies - the ones who celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary and walk down the prominade holding hands with their silver hair glistening in the moonlight!.!.
Until the nights settle pop down to your local healthfood store and get him some Kalms or SuNerven which will help him relax!.!.!. A hot milky drink before bedtime really does help too and a relaxing stroll together!.
Experiment in bed too, a little variety in your lives will do you both good and mak you both fall asleep exhausted but happy!.!.
Hope it all works out well!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.Good Luck!. Www@Answer-Health@Com