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Insomnia

Insomnia Treatments

for a variety of sleeping aids and products that are natural and holistic as opposed to over teh counter, go to http://www.insomni astore.co.uk  (Oct 19, 2009 | post #1)

Insomnia

Terminal insomnia

It sounds stress related - maybe the thuoght of going to college is subconsciously waking you early if it is on your mind or maybe it is something else bothering you? Either way, i wouldnt worry too much (worring is the biggest factor contributing to long term insomnia problems). Remember that everyone needs a different amount of sleep. 8 hours for everyone is a myth and many people function perfectly fine on much less. The key thing is that you are getting a full sleep cycle under your belt which takes about 4 hours. A full cycle includes deep sleep or Slow-wave sleep (SWS) which is made up of the deepest stage of NREM. It is during this stage that your body restores itself from the wear and tear of waking activity and is therefore the most essential stage of the sleep process. If you are going to bed at 11-12 then you will be getting the benefits of this. The advantage of waking later of course is that some people can get through two stages of SWS. Many people wake much earlier than 5am for work etc so i think you'll be okay. just try not to worry. If it really is a problem try to eat foods rich in L-Trytophan - this may help you to sleep for longer. See http://www.insomni astore.co.uk/insom nia-articles--rese arch-3-w.asp for some examples of foods that containg L-Trytophan etc. Hope this helps.  (Sep 17, 2009 | post #2)

Insomnia

Online Treatment May Help Insomniacs

http://www.insomni astore.co.uk/insom nia-articles--rese arch-3-w.asp Coping with Insomnia Every insomnia sufferer will have a different cause depending on their own individual and unique circumstances. The good news is that most people can find relief through natural remedies for insomnia. Going to bed and worrying about being tired the following day can make matters worse. Try to relax. 1 - Don't try too hard. Worrying about the need to rest and fall asleep is one of the biggest causes of sleeplessness. The key is to try and concentrate your mind onto something else. Try listening to a specialist sleep CD to help your mind to wander to sleep. 2 - Avoid naps Try not to throw your body’s natural sleep cycle by napping and exercise! 3 - Watch what you eat Try to avoid caffeine after mid-day. Heavy meals can also affect your body’s sleep patterns. The key to good sleep is to increase the amount of L-Trytophan and Serotonin in your diet. L-Trytophan is an amino acid that enters your bloodstream to gain access to your brain in order for it to tell your brain to make serotonin (which encourages sleep). Because your brain is always dealing (competing) with different amino acids to process, we recommend combining serotonin and L-Trytophan rich foods with carbohydrates. The carbohydrates will force the body to release insulin, which will divert the other amino acids away from his brain and will leave the Serotonin to works its sleepy magic on you! Serotonin is also the same hormone that promotes relaxation and calm in the body so it will also help to reduce stress levels that can be brought on by insomnia. Foods that contain L-Trytophan or Serotonin include: · Cheese (Cheddar, Gruyere and Swiss are especially rich in tryptophan) · Dairy · Beans · Whole grains, including rice · Lentils & Chickpeas · Hazelnuts & Peanuts · Sunflower seeds & Sesame seeds · Potatoes · Ice cream · Wheat · Seafood · Oatmeal · Apricots & Bananas 4 - Relax before bedtime A great way to relax is to have a hot bath and use some sleep-inducing essential oils or bubbles. To encourage sleep the body reduces its core temperature immediately before sleep. Therefore, if you have a hot bath before going to bed, you will increase your core body temperature in order to allow to fall more rapidly to sleep once you go to bed. Ever wondered why you find yourself searching for “cold spots” in your bed? It is your body telling itself to cool down to induce sleep! Try to avoid getting too cold immediately prior to sleep too as this will only make it harder for your body to realise it is time for bed! Using sleep-inducing essential oils such as Restful Sleep Oil or well known oils such as Lavender, Sandalwood, Marjoram or Ylang Ylang will also encourage your body to relax and promote sleep. 5- Get great head support Correct head support is vital to a good nights sleep. 6 -Use your bed only for sleeping (and sex)! During sex you release hormones that promote sleep! It als reduces stress. Try not to associate the room you sleep in with activities that you are awake for (i.e. watching TV or working) - try and keep it pyschologically as the room you associate with sleep only. 7 - Perfume your pillow. Spray some lavender on the corner of a pillow can help you relax enough to get back to sleep. 8 - Are you physically uncomfortable? Make sure you are comfortable in your bed, that the room is the right temperature and that you have nice plump pillows. 9 - Don’t obsess about not sleeping. If you worry about falling asleep then you will keep your mind active and subsequently you may have greater trouble falling asleep. if you are struggling to fall asleep, think to yourself "its only for one night, no big deal" as this will ease your mind, reduce anxiety and tension and help you get to sleep.  (Sep 16, 2009 | post #2)

Insomnia

Sleeping pills don't work on me!

Problem with sleeping pills is you become tolerant and subsequently require more and more until they either barely resolve the problem or you become reliant on them. Insomnia is closely linked to how you feel about sleep psychologically - if you start to think that you will only sleep if you have a sleeping pill then effectively you are just enhancing the problem. I had suffered for 3 years and often went 4/5 nights with no sleep at all. The key for me was doing the natural things that allowed my brain to 'prepare' for sleep in the right way. Raise your core body temperature before bed, eat lots of trytophan/serotonin inducing rich foods, exercise, relax and most importantly - go to bed when you are tired, not necessarily just because you have been habitually taught that a certain time is 'bed-time'. It is a gradual process. Psychologically change pillows, bed, position, whatever. i personally would avoid pills altogether.  (Sep 16, 2009 | post #10)