not sure if this is Insomnia =/

xSophia19

right ive always been a good sleeper, i used to sleep up to about 14 hours a night last couple of years. I would feel really tired about 10pm and would sleep right through untill after lunch 12pm the next day! =/ since about summer this year me and my mum have both noticed that im not tired untill after midnight, and im wide awake around 3-4am, where i will get straight out of bed, get dressed n go downstairs and have breakfast and stuff =/ just seems weird how i was always in bed sleeping my head off and now i cant sleep for no more than 6 hours, and im just never tired! I dont know what is causing this, i was never stressed in the summer, i am on a healthy balanced diet (i have my few bad days) but surely thats nothing to do with it.. Was thinking of taking sleeping tablets, but thats not a long term thing, i want to go to the doctors, but im pretty sure he will put me straight on sleeping tablets =/.. Would you say this is Insomnia? Or just something that will pass off soon =/

Thanks in advanced, i really appreciate it x

AZackery

It sounds like insomnia.

NemesisJRM

try taking calms (herbal wind down pill) its not insomnia imo, just you have more energy now your eating cleaner than you used to and you aren't burning it off. That just my opinion though

xSophia19

It sounds like insomnia.

Ooh =/ is this bad, as im only 19 and just worried it will effect things later on in life.

xSophia19

try taking calms (herbal wind down pill) its not insomnia imo, just you have more energy now your eating cleaner than you used to and you aren't burning it off. That just my opinion though

I will have a look for those thankyou, i also make sure i get my excerise done in the morning /afternoon soo then i can just relax for sleep in the evening, yet i still dont fall asleep for hours on end.

KCrandi

Get it under control now. I've been battling this for about 4 years and it only gets harder! Take anything electronic (Except for an alarm clock maybe) out of your room. Computers, cell phones and TV's are the worst distractions.

NoAdditives

Insomnia is different for different people. I would talk to a doctor to get a professional opinion.

jakeschafer

Ive been having this happen for the past 2 months or so i really despise it, its soooo annoying and when it does happen i wake up at 3 and cant fall back to sleep till like 5 or 6 and im knocked out till 11 or so ahhhh so annoying!

PlanetVelma

Insomnia is different for different people. I would talk to a doctor to get a professional opinion.

I agree, you should discuss your concerns with your dr.

On a personal note, I have a "winding down" routine that helps me relax before bed. Also, I take melatonin and that really helps.

Are you drinking soda or other caffeinated drinks after lunch? That can have a huge impact on your ability to get to sleep. Do you normally go to bed/get up @ the same time every day? I have to get up/go to bed at the same time everyday otherwise my sleep schedule gets all squirrely.

AZackery

It sounds like insomnia.

Ooh =/ is this bad, as im only 19 and just worried it will effect things later on in life.

I've suffered with insomnia for years. Every once in a while it tries to sneak up on me. Talk with your doctor to see what he or she wants you to do.

How late do you exercise?

xSophia19

Insomnia is different for different people. I would talk to a doctor to get a professional opinion.

I agree, you should discuss your concerns with your dr.

On a personal note, I have a "winding down" routine that helps me relax before bed. Also, I take melatonin and that really helps.

Are you drinking soda or other caffeinated drinks after lunch? That can have a huge impact on your ability to get to sleep. Do you normally go to bed/get up @ the same time every day? I have to get up/go to bed at the same time everyday otherwise my sleep schedule gets all squirrely.

I never touch fizzy pops, i have the odd cup of coffee now n again. I only drink water. I jump into bed about 8pm ish, watch a bit of tv and then switch it off and close my eyes and try get sleep, but it never happens im just not tired. And it varies what time i wake up, some mornings im up at 2am, or 3am, and a few other days im awake at 6am. =/

xSophia19

It sounds like insomnia.

Ooh =/ is this bad, as im only 19 and just worried it will effect things later on in life.

I've suffered with insomnia for years. Every once in a while it tries to sneak up on me. Talk with your doctor to see what he or she wants you to do.

How late do you exercise?

I will defo go see a doctor real soon! The latest i do my excercise is around 3pm. I dont get a chance after that, as the brother is home from school and he hogs the tv in the livingroom where my wii is. =/

BobbyClerici

I get that way when I over train for a few days - can't sleep.
I take a rest day, then all is well again.

PlanetVelma

Insomnia is different for different people. I would talk to a doctor to get a professional opinion.

I agree, you should discuss your concerns with your dr.

On a personal note, I have a "winding down" routine that helps me relax before bed. Also, I take melatonin and that really helps.

Are you drinking soda or other caffeinated drinks after lunch? That can have a huge impact on your ability to get to sleep. Do you normally go to bed/get up @ the same time every day? I have to get up/go to bed at the same time everyday otherwise my sleep schedule gets all squirrely.

I never touch fizzy pops, i have the odd cup of coffee now n again. I only drink water. I jump into bed about 8pm ish, watch a bit of tv and then switch it off and close my eyes and try get sleep, but it never happens im just not tired. And it varies what time i wake up, some mornings im up at 2am, or 3am, and a few other days im awake at 6am. =/

I would make up a nice pre-sleep routine (warm shower/bath before bed, journaling, have some Chamomile tea, etc...). It's a matter of putting yourself into a routine.

For awhile I had to ONLY sleep in my bed. I moved the TV out of my room, no journaling, no nada! It took me several months to get back to a regular sleep schedule, but I had other medical issues at the time. I also kept a food journal to track what I was eating/drinking to see if it was something I was consuming that was keeping me up.

Now that I have my insomnia under control (well to some degree), here is what my sleepytime routine is like:

7:00-7:30pm - Shower & lay clothes out for next day
7:30-8:00pm - Evening Snack & TV Time
8:00-8:30pm - Tuck my puppies & daughter in

One thing that always makes me sleepy is hot cocoa. lol

ranewell

Yes, see a doctor, but sounds like insomnia. I'm not exactly anti medication, however, to me it's a last resort. I was a chronic insomniac for a while, but I was lucky in that for me, regular exercise helped a ton.

Try melatonin in the meantime, it's a naturally occuring substance in your body already, and it helps you sleep usually without side effects. I do NOT like "sleeping pills" if lifestyle changes don't work I always recommend either melatonin or benadryl

Good luck

AZackery

It sounds like insomnia.

Ooh =/ is this bad, as im only 19 and just worried it will effect things later on in life.

I've suffered with insomnia for years. Every once in a while it tries to sneak up on me. Talk with your doctor to see what he or she wants you to do.

How late do you exercise?

I will defo go see a doctor real soon! The latest i do my excercise is around 3pm. I dont get a chance after that, as the brother is home from school and he hogs the tv in the livingroom where my wii is. =/

Okay, see what your doctor tells you.

babynew

I also suffer from this horrid messed up sleep cycles,as my father die before me.I have my days & nights totally reversed,for 2 years. Working with a Doctor and therapist helped absolutely nothing.I finally got somewhat 'normal' for a few glorious months,then i went from being. Vegitarian (mostly) to totally raw for about 40 days loving. It,but my sleep cycle is WACKA DOODLE. (LIKE not sleeping at all )these past 2 days and too tired & weak to make 2 major apts.HORRID...I HAVE BEEN QUOATED AS SAYING "I CAN SYMPATHIZE WITH MICHAEL JACKSON"....I have never THOUGHT to associate my healthicleaner,mostly really lifestyle with increased unspent energy that someone mentioned.Iam Absolutely going through a TON of PHySICAl changes.There are sleep studies.I reco. You get a right grip NOW!!!!....Good luck and Good Night wishes.