why is it that i cant sleep??!!! grr like kitty!!

I'm not sure what is causing it - all I know is this week I have found I have not sleeped as well as I would normally. And this is the week I've started exercising more, cut down on coffee and fizzy drinks :huh: weird :huh:

I'm hoping it's just my body changing and it will even out.
If it helps, sometimes I find if I stress that I am not sleeping it puts me off even more. I find if I lie there and just think of it as having a relaxing time with my eyes closed it takes the pressue off to 'fall' asleep I will end up alseep faster and feel more refreshed in the morning, even if I haven't slept as long as I'd like.
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Hi, my name is Jessy and I can't sleep either. I hate it. Makes me want to cry that while I toss n turn my bf snores away in bliss. Jerk. haha

Anyway, I've been trying to figure out what my deal is as well. I take Valerian root and melatonin (5mg) before I go to bed. I can totally pass out fine, but around 2am *BING* I'm up. One thought I had was that I had grabbed the wrong melatonin - that I need the extended release tablets. So...if you haven't tried melatonin, that's a nice natural and common sleep remedy. Valerian is an herb that's been used for millenia to help calm people.

Next, what are you doing before bed? Try some relaxation before you hop into bed. Cut out action tv (I had to stop watch Operation Repo because of the adrenalin spikes it gave me haha) and other things that could hype you up. Chamomille tea is nice to help calm you. Oh, also you can try to systematically clench and relax your muscles starting at the extremeties. Another is a simple visualization - like slowly draw a box with each breath in your mind; I've also pictured a black screen and a red balloon that fills and deflates with each breath to relax me in the middle of the night.

Someone told me my waking at 2am has to do with my body giving me a shot of adrenaline instead of melatonin to keep me asleep, ginseng was suggested. I've also seen some stuff about pressure points. But I'm going to go back to my extended release melatonin tabs when I buy a new bottle.

Or...it's a plot by Folger's to get their stock up.

I've been having trouble sleeping for years, and it has gotten worse instead of better. Often, I am able to get to sleep but don't stay that way for more than 2 or 3 hours, other times I can't fall asleep to begin with. A couple of things help: First, I can't read or watch TV longer than 10 minutes in bed. It doesn't seem to be a problem if I watch in the living room, but for some reason doing the same thing in the bedroom is a problem. I find it's best to go to bed only when I am totally ready to sleep. Next, I try to make sure I am as comfortable as possible. Often, if it is too warm or humid, that will totally throw me off of sleep. Something to keep in mind. If I continue to toss and turn, I grab a blanket and pillow and head for the couch. For some reason, the change of scenery seems to snap me out of whatever rut I was in, and I am able to fall asleep.