insomnia

[numbgirl97]

i think i have insomnia, but i don't really know what to do about it:\, i hardly sleep and i'm always really tired. i haven't told anyone because what if they think i'm being silly:\, any suggestions?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

It is not a silly problem; A lot of studies have been done to highlight the importance of sleep and its rejuvenating capacity. Sleep is required to heal; it causes regeneration of the neurons within the cerebral cortex. Prolonged sleep loss leads to episodes of ‘micro sleep’, where in the person has several seconds of actual sleep in between wakefulness, this leads to a decrease in performance and in turn behavior. The implications as such are many, micro sleep episodes are the commonest cause for accidents.
The more anxious you get then you may face problems with falling asleep.

You should stop becoming anxious and try to relax. Try to have a warm bath before sleeping. Have a glass of milk or read a book before trying to sleep. Don’t watch TV or do exercise before sleeping. Condition yourself that you can relax and that you can sleep well.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[bobdylan1958]

    Hi please dont feel silly you have a problem, Try and see your Doctor please tell him/her what is going on with you, and you will be looked after i promise.  I had the same problem i am now glad i asked help,take care.......Bob