i feel like i dont even sleep no more please help i feel alone in at this point

Hello "nenababy" -

I suffer with depression as well. At times I also have problems sleeping and found these suggestions on the internet sometime ago - and I found they do help me.

I hope some of these seven ideas can be of some use to you as well - now and in the future.

•Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool. Noise, light, and heat can interfere with sleep. Try using a sound machine or earplugs to mask outside noise, an open window or fan to keep the room cool, and blackout curtains or an eye mask to block out light.

•Stick to a regular sleep schedule. Support your biological clock by going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, including weekends. Get up at your usual time in the morning even if you’re tired. This will help you get back in a regular sleep rhythm.

•Avoid naps. Napping during the day can make it more difficult to sleep at night. If you feel like you have to take a nap, limit it to 30 minutes before 3 p.m.

•Avoid stimulating activity and stressful situations before bedtime. This includes vigorous exercise; big discussions or arguments; and TV, computer, or video game use.

•Limit caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine. Stop drinking caffeinated beverages at least 8 hours before bed. Avoid drinking in the evening. While alcohol can make you feel sleepy, it interferes with the quality of your sleep. Quit smoking or avoid it at night, as nicotine is a stimulant.

•Increase light exposure during the day. Take breaks outside in sunlight; remove sunglasses when it’s safe to do so, open blinds and curtains during the day.

•Limit artificial light at night. To boost melatonin production, use low-wattage bulbs, cover windows and electrical displays in your bedroom, avoid bright light and turn off television and computer screens at least one hour before bed. If you can’t make your bedroom dark enough, try using an eye mask.

thanks but with the health problums that i have i think this is related to it :( ..... i think i have insomnia :(

If I remember correctly - these were tips from an insomnia web site because I was having the "3:00 am routine" as well - every night. Sometimes I still do because my hours of being awake and being asleep were really screwed up.

I found the worst thing for me was to think I'll never fall asleep tonight. Once I put that thought in my head - it would always come true.

Best of luck and I hope you sleep well tonight - and if you cannot - at least laying down will provide you with some rest for tomorrow. :)

really will maybe it will work but i was thinking of going to the doctor

The Doctor would be the best answer of all.

I thought you may have already tried that so I didn't mention it earlier.

naw i have not but i am cause this is not good for my body rather i know he is going to give me medication

I am also suffering with inability to sleep well-i can fall asleep but get nightmare/wake up. i barely can sleep more than 3hrs a nt.
I agree w. what oslek said 1)doctor is best to advise and 2) helpful hints. My doctor recommended what oslek said but to also try exercising during the day, and doing something peaceful before going to sleep be it light a candle, take a bath, lavender smell calming. read a book, meditate-and try to just set ur mind at ease.
Good luck and i know how hard it is not to get sleep. it can make u depressed even.

yes it can and thank u

You may have delayed sleep phase syndrome.
I seem to have overlapping sleep issues and DSPS
is one of them.

Hi nenababy, youre not the only one awake early in the morning. Most times, I cant fall asleep until around 5am sometimes 7am. I even take ambien but Im still wide awake and then just suddenly the med will 'kick in' and I can barely make it to my bed. Sometimes, I dont make it and sleep right where I am.

Then, like now, I can sleep up to 18 hours a day for three or five days straight. This excessive sleeping is all new to me (within the last few months). I looked up the symptom and its called hypersomnia, a symptom of insomnia and fibro (which I also have). What's confusing is Im not sure if I should take ambien during times of excessive sleep. So, I have a call into my doctor to see if I can be seen before my appointment next month.