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Originally Posted by Willy2911  Wow!! Thank you Dr. Stumbo, This will all help I am sure. |
You're welcome. Doc Stumbo at your service. A long time soldier on the front line of the somatically challenged.
Here are a couple of links for further investigation:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/insomnia/article_em.htm http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia Quote:
Originally Posted by BishopM05 The only thing you should see a doctor on is to check and see if you're able to do physical exercise... |
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There are many conditions that will cause insomnia. Better to get a complete blood work check-up to make sure there are no physical problems causing the insomnia.
As far as taking pills, insomnia can be so bad if it goes on for too long that you can't function and taking a pill to force sleep may be the only short term solution.
One of the problems with pills is that if you stop, you can get "rebound" insomnia. That is, you get it worse. Check with your Dr. and ask if you can take 3/4 pill for couple of days, then 1/2 pill for a couple of days , then 1/4 pill for a couple of days to wean yourself off of the medication. It's call titration or titrating. You can do it for longer if need be.
On the melatonin, my wife takes it right now. It takes awhile for it to kick in for her so she takes it about 9pm so she can sleep at 10-11pm. If she takes it too late 11pm or 12am, it can make her feel sluggish for a few hours in the morning. For me, I was so sensitive to it, that even if I took 1/4 pill is made me feel sluggish.
My point is to monitor the time you take it and how much to get the right dosage for yourself. It does work. Titrate yourself off of it when you decide to stop.
Adjusting your sleeping attire to the season also may help reduce sleep disturbances. For example, as winter approaches (well...the little bit of coolness that we call winter in So. Cal.), I put socks on to keep my feet from getting cold....'cause if I don't, I'll wake up off and on during the night. If I use a heavier blanket, I get too warm overall.
Noting the change in temperature from when you go to sleep to the early morning, if you're not cranking the heater may also be disturbing your sleep. If it's getting a lot cooler early in the morning, you may not be dressed for it and getting too cold will disturb your sleep. Getting the temp to be constant to at least around 65 degrees and using a nice, warm blanket or comforter may help keep you in deep sleep longer.
If your heater is running through out the night, make sure there is a moisture source in your room. Dry sinuses and mouth may be enough to make you uncomfortable and disturb your sleep.
impossible!) that wouldn't be alleviated by intense exercise. I could be wrong...
