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14 yr old's Sleep pattern
Jul 30, 2008 09:12PM in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi BT119, relax! It seems you are under lot of stress due to improper sleep that might be caused by stress and strain to body, a hard havoc day at work, constant worrying due to personal problems and noisy/disturbed surroundings. Avoid late night parties, outings etc. Also, avoid excessive coffee/tea, smoking, alcohol and a bulky spicy meal at nights. Do walk...
what sleep-aids really work
Jul 30, 2008 08:55PM in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi brainpain, how are you doing? Relax! I feel you are under lot of stress due to improper sleep and the sufferings so. Ambien is good choice for treatment of insomnia, but it is intended for short-term use. Elavil/Endep can be tried if you are not comfortable with Ambien and it is a non-addictive drug. Do morning-evening walk, regular stretches, have nutriti...
Night sleep vs. Day sleep
Jul 30, 2008 06:57AM in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Albus, how are you? Can you post some more details? How old are you and since when you are suffering with sleep problem? What was your daily routine prior to the changes in sleep pattern and what are you doing presently? There are many causes for the change in sleep pattern as frequent change in shift at work, frequent overseas traveling, tremendous stress...
Wake up seeing things???
Jul 30, 2008 06:38AM in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Mkatt, how are you, since when have you been suffering from this kind episodes? Have you been under care of a neurophysician or a sleep specialist? Stress is one of the most important factors in triggering the episode apart from the sleep deprivation. Try to change place ad sleeping position (avoid sleeping supine), and better to sleep early. Avoid - alcoh...
cant sleep
Jul 27, 2008 04:09AM in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Renemar, Relax! It seems you are under stress due to improper sleep and the sufferings so. Ambien is good choice for treatment of insomnia, but it is intended for short-term use. Elavil/Endep can be tried if you are not comfortable with Ambien and it is a non-addictive drug. Avoid coffee/tea, smoking, alcohol and a bulky spicy meal. Do regular walk, regula...
At least an hour to drift off every night, and getting longer.
Jul 27, 2008 03:11AM in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi cloverling, relax! It seems you are under stress due to improper sleep that might be caused by stress and strain to body, a hard havoc day at work, constant worrying due to personal problems and noisy disturbed room. Avoid excessive coffee/tea, smoking, alcohol and a bulky spicy meal at nights. Do morning-evening walk, regular stretches, have nutritious di...