Cant sleep driving me crazy

[A_G09]

I cant wind down at night !!! Had an overactive thyroid for 6 years and took RAI ,5 weeks ago, I just cant go to bed and fall asleep or even when i do early hours in the morning i dont sleep well , waking up alot ,tried calms nightly and nytol (rubbish) sleep dvds  reading , everthing , anyone know anything else i could try , i just want a good sleep lol i dread going to bed cause i know i dont sleep ....
DR Guy can you help , i must be very stressed ,,,,thank u

[A_G09]

Thank u , will try them :):):)

[nav900]

No every thing is inside us only,

See Try , Consume Warm milk, or bannan or Cabbage, or bee honey or potato , half and hour before  going to sleep.This will give a sound and relaxed sleep.

Also ,sleeping place should be quite, dark and comfortable.

Thanks

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, you seem to have chronic insomnia. In young to middle aged individuals, sleep maintenance problems tend to be associated with stress, anxiety, or circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

They may also be associated with sleep disorders (eg, sleep apnea, periodic limb movements), medical conditions that cause pain, psychiatric diseases (eg, anxiety, depression), or the use or withdrawal of alcohol, nicotine, or other substances.

The investigations which will help to diagnose the type and cause for insomnia are Polysomnography, Multiple sleep latency test and Actigraphy.

The therapy for this condition includes retaining of normal circadian rhythm by non-pharmacological therapy which includes; Photo therapy, maintenance of sleep hygiene. Also short term course of benzodiazepines against prescription will also help.

You need to go for morning exercises which will make you fresh and active all day and tiredness at the end of day will help you to induce sleep naturally. Yoga and meditation can also help to eliminate stress and create a more peaceful sleeping atmosphere and provides a relaxed state of mind.

Appropriate control of thyroxine is necessary. I suggest you to consult sleep specialist. Take care and regards.