Trouble sleeping.

[CastletonSnob]

I've been having trouble sleeping lately.



I keep looking at my alarm clock, and it takes me an hour to fall asleep. What do I do?

[Tami]

Go to bed an hour earlier and talk to your doctor. Maybe you need more exercise to wear yourself out, maybe you have sleep apnea, maybe you have anxiety issues, maybe it's something else. Only way to know for sure is to talk it out with your physician.

Of course there are OTC sleep meds. Just remember that if you overdo those meds you might just be making the problem worse. Boils down to a visit to your physician for an evaluation.

[CastletonSnob]

I used to look at my cable box clock until it turned to 10:30, when I tried to go to sleep, but I recently got it replaced with a TiVo, so now I look at my alarm clock. Since then, I've been having trouble sleeping. Think they're connected?

[Tami]

I used to look at my cable box clock until it turned to 10:30, when I tried to go to sleep, but I recently got it replaced with a TiVo, so now I look at my alarm clock. Since then, I've been having trouble sleeping. Think they're connected?

Probably. Try reading a book or better yet, try turning out the lights, close your eyes and relax.

[CastletonSnob]

Also, I used to go to bed at 9:13 and try to go to sleep at 10:30, but a few days ago, I started going to bed at 9:30.

How will I know when it's time to go to bed if I don't look at the clock?

[Tami]

When you start yawning? When you feel sleepy? If you have to get up early for a job or school, subtract 8 or 9 hours or so to figure out what is the best time to go to sleep then just keeping doing it every night until it becomes second nature.

You'll figure it out.

[CastletonSnob]

But I heard you're supposed to go to bed at the same time every night.

[ed2962]

Melatonin has been working for me.

And don't drink too soon before going to bed.

[CastletonSnob]

I take a sleep formula pill that contains melatonin on nights when I have trouble sleeping.

I'm worried my body will stop its natural melatonin production.

How do I stop looking at the clock?

[Saffron]

Eat turkey. Have a glass of warm milk before bed. Get some lavender oil. And read or listen to a science textbook - if that doesn't put you to sleep, at least you'll learn something.

[CastletonSnob]

I worry if I'm not asleep in 15-20 minutes. Should I give myself more time?

[dzub]

I worry if I'm not asleep in 15-20 minutes. Should I give myself more time?

I'd say yes but i think you need to see a doctor.

You mention you keep looking at your alarm clock, is there something troubling you?

[CastletonSnob]

I'd say yes but i think you need to see a doctor.

You mention you keep looking at your alarm clock, is there something troubling you?

I guess I just worry if I don't fall asleep in a certain amount of time.

I look at the clock and as soon as it says 10:30, I try to go to sleep.

Could I be having trouble sleeping because I'm adjusting to not looking at a clock?

[Tami]

I worry if I'm not asleep in 15-20 minutes. Should I give myself more time?

My last bit of advice...Stop Worrying! If you can't stop worrying, if you can't sleep, go see your Doctor. But one thing that can keep anyone awake is worrying about it.

[dzub]

I also think you're worrying too much.
That definitely affects sleep. just let it go and you'll fall asleep in no time