cant fall asleep

i have been experiencing insomnia now for almost a year. does anyone have any tips on what can help insomnia? like any home remedies'? i would love to be able to go to sleep before 5 in the morning. thanx

[Jade59]

Hi there, have you tried an OTC product such as Melatonin or Valerian Root?  I've had insomnia since I was a teen some 30yrs ago now and a trick I use is to repeat something over and over......I use the Lords Prayer for example.   It takes some time sometimes because I'll suddenly realize my mind is wandering, but I'll bring myself right back to the prayer and alot of times it really works.  The idea is to stop the mind from racing and focus on something repetitive, you see?  Use a prayer, a poem, whatever you might find relaxing, but it helps if it's something of lengh.  

Good luck, hope you sleep

[Krushdice]

Hi there,  I too have insomnia with restless legs.  I am on now 15mgs Remeron,
30mgs, Lexapro, and 300mgs  Wellbutrin.  My pdoc wants me off the Remeron but if I don't take any I will not sleep.
Moreover the Valerian Root will not work without all these meds.   I also stare at my bedside clock and count the seconds.  Very boring but it does the trick, providing I'm adequately medicated.
I'll be seeing my pdoc later this month, hope she won't be too angry.

May you sleep well every night.

[justlikeyou]

i couldnt sleep for 7 months, psychiatrist gave me a drug called

seroquel,

i sleep well now.