any remedy for insomnia which I have a real bad case of?

[Scoop27]

i;ve got a bad case of insomnia and can't sleep nights
I'm using Ambien but 10 MGs isn't helping
Any ideas to help would be appreciated
Thanks
Mike

[Twirling Time]

The Rachel Maddow Show works like a charm.

Seriously, no politicking, it does.

[Scoop27]

Staying up almost all night and early morning sure suck .Lucky to get 4 hours of sleep if that much.
Thnk God I don't have a job - and I don't sleep much or nap du ring the day

[Bosqueville]

Staying up almost all night and early morning sure suck .Lucky to get 4 hours of sleep if that much.
Thnk God I don't have a job - and I don't sleep much or nap du ring the day

Good old NyQuil works for me! Make sure you get the one that says 10% alcohol on the bottle.

[Scoop27]

Ill have to give that a try-Ha ven't used it in over 30 years see ms li ke

[stardog]

Sleep Apnea - read up on this - go see a specialist doctor. Knew someone that got the mask to wear at night and said it really help but wearing it was a pain. They now use a different kind of thing that's not a full mask. Have a cousin that uses it and won't go anywhere without it (when away from home).

[stardog]

Meletonian - l've used this. Google it - has lots of info on it.

[Scoop27]

Tried Meletolin- and no help, Ambien used to help but not anymore-been taking too loong for it to have an affect

[Txbroadcaster]

Tried Meletolin- and no help, Ambien used to help but not anymore-been taking too loong for it to have an affect

cycle it...two weeks on 1 week off

[Scoop27]

Thanks TX broadcaster-il try it
Mike

[Caveman]

CBD oil. The real stuff, not that hemp ****.

[Caveman]

Or you can chew some valerian root and exercise more.

[greendawg84]

Lots of beer works best for me !

Seriously , go to the sleep doctor , it will change you life . At least it did mine.

[Scoop27]

Went to a sleep doctor about 15 years ago an underwent tests, No help

[Txbroadcaster]

Went to a sleep doctor about 15 years ago an underwent tests, No help

I am lucky because I work from home and can do stuff like edit the shows late at night so I have learned that I just have to take the sleep cycle my body gives me..that means sometimes I wake up at 3AM then go to sleep at 1PM wake up about 4 then sleep from 11PM-3AM

[bluecat]

I’ve been working shift work for 40 yrs and know how sleep patterns can get off track.
My best advice is to force yourself to stay up till about 9-10 pm, drink enough adult beverages to make you very groggy. You will immediately go to sleep then have alarm set for about 7am the next morning. This usually resets my internal clock enough to get back on track. Sometimes it takes a couple days but it’s always worked for me.

[Scoop27]

Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. Hopefully I can sleep some tonight

[bobcat1]

Vodka.

[Scoop27]

No vodka in this house-LOL

[Scoop27]

Got5 hours of sleep before waking up at 3 a,nm.

[bluecat]

Drink more beer

[Saggy Aggie]

I just get in my bed and pass out immediately. I sleep til my alarm goes off. Works every time

[Cam]

I tried counting sheep once.....but the thought of wool just made my balls itch like crazy!....which resulted in my wife complaining that she couldn't sleep cause of all the raspy scratchin' noises.....

[Scoop27]

A rough week of nights trying to get some sleep

[Cam]

Sorry to hear scoop...I too struggle to sleep...too much stress in the life I guess..they say reading before bed helps...drink a small glass of milk before bed...that helps me some..but I have to drink lactose free milk cause if I don't I'll be on the crapper at 2am!!!....what also helps me is some relaxing music...Pachebel Canon is probably my favorite piece of relaxation music...Check it out..
I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea...got the CPAP mask but don't tolerate it well..I yank it off at nights sometimes
So, i still need a solution for that..
Why is it we sleep so well when we're young but can't when we age?
.....this is all Greendawgs fault!

[Cam]

Oh...forgot to mention...folks in Liberty Hill do this for sleep:

https://youtu.be/S6HW5_TrBAE

[speedbump]

Shhhhhhh - Let the man sleep.for cryin out loud!

[panfan]

Oh...forgot to mention...folks in Liberty Hill do this for sleep:

https://youtu.be/S6HW5_TrBAE

Secret is out. that's some good sleepin tunage.

[Scoop27]

What I would give for at least 4 hours of sleep. It's been that long since I've had that much. This really sucks

[ogg]

What I would give for at least 4 hours of sleep. It's been that long since I've had that much. This really sucks

Be aware that stress, allergies, GERD, sleep apnea and/or a snoring partner can cause this.

Otherwise....1. no caffeine 5 to 6 hours prior to bed, 2. limited fluids prior to bed (bathroom), 3. eat a small meal prior to bedtime, 4. use white noise like a fan 5. attention to your bedroom temp 6. Do not take naps during the day. 7. clean the entire room, sheets, pillow, pillowcase, blinds. Dust free. 8. Do not take Ambien (Zolpidem)

Good luck

[Saggy Aggie]

Maybe do some physical exercise to wear to wear yourself out prior? I don’t know... that may just make the problem worse if you still can’t sleep.

[Cam]

....go to a quidditch match....that'll get you bored and sleepy.....another option if it's available to you would be some hard-core-feet-up-against-the-wall-bed-spring-bustin'-dog-flyin'-off-the-bed-love makin' with your honey! ...I can go strong for about 1 minute & 52 seconds then I need 8 hours sleep!!.......just sayin'.....:spitlol: