Insomnia

[fahimh]

What is best way to sleep well? I've been suffering from insomnia since last month. Please help, if you can dears.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Have you tried starting a sleep diary? You can write down how long it takes to fall asleep and how long you are still sleeping each night. When do you usually start getting ready for bed?

[fahimh in reply to Activity2004]

No, I go to bed normally at 10pm sleep until 1-2am at midnight I became wake and trying to sleep with no good result till near early morning 5am.

I don't know what is going on is it cause of stress or any new illness?

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to fahimh]

Do you have anything that is causing stress right now? If stress and/or illness is going on, you could have trouble sleeping. I have sleep issues when I don't feel well. Have you seen your doctor about the sleeping issue?

[Praveen55 Moderator in reply to fahimh]

Knowing the pattern of your sleep i.e. falling asleep well and getting up late in the night indicates that you have some unresolved issues going on in the mind. Try to find what is the cause of stress and resolve that before going to bed. Some kind of meditation may be helpful before going to bed.

[Rakesh in reply to Praveen55]

I think such sympotms arise if you have anxiety or stress or a mild depression. Better to consult a doctor. I had such problem and after medication provided by Doctor there is much improvement

[ramana42 Volunteer]

In my experience,sleep disorder is the worst thing that can happen to a diabetic because whatever you do,diabetes will shoot up if you do not get good sleep.I consulted a psychiatrist,who prescribed a medicine.Now,my sugar levels are back on track.Besides that,I was told that some hospitals have sleep clinics that conduct sleep studies.I did not try it because it was bit expensive(around rs.8000/-)

[fahimh in reply to ramana42]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next

[ramana42 Volunteer in reply to fahimh]

Same thing happened to me.My insulin dose is cut by 4 units and the sugar levels are almost normal.I am expecting A1c to come down by more than 1 point.Let us see what happens.All the best.

[shahzam]

I am registered pharmacist in U.K.

There are 3 types of insomnia.

Transient insomnia ( this is temporary disturbance to sleep bcz of many reasons, Such as jet lag, moving homes,changes to the sleeping pattern for e.g. Drinking tea or coffee at night before bed etc)

Short term insomnia (<3 weeks due factors such as exams, bereavement, job loss etc)

Chronic insomnia (more than 3 weeks)

Due to underlying issues,such as depression.

Which you have to determine yourself.

[fahimh in reply to shahzam]

Thanks, as I am new diagnosed i most of time thinking about and can't satisfy myself yet to accept it .oh idont know

[fahimh in reply to shahzam]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next

[isbuttar]

Drink a mug of hot milk mixed with a spoon of pure honey at around 9.30 PM if you want to get sleep at 10.00 PM.

[fahimh in reply to isbuttar]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next

[HOBIEONE]

Keep active & plenty of fresh air. Go for walks & don't sit still. Good luck

[fahimh in reply to HOBIEONE]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next

[ONIL]

HAVE SHAOWER BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP. ALSO CHANT " AUM" FOR AT LEAST 108 TIMES WHILE ABOUT TO SLEEP.

[fahimh in reply to ONIL]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next

[ONIL in reply to fahimh]

FINE YOU GOT SLEEP. BUT THESE TABLETS ARE GIVING TEMPORARY RELIEF. ANYWAY IT IS YOUR CHOICE.

[gangadharan_nair]

Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day can create a steady pattern which may help to prevent or treat insomnia.

Sources;--

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insomnia

medlineplus.gov/ency/articl...

[fahimh]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next.

[fahimh]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next

[fahimh]

I tried many techniques was not effective thus I went to doctor and he prescribed me with tablets Escitalopram 10mg and Clonazepam 0.5mg

Last night sleep was good and let see what happens next

[fahimh]

Thanks for the reply, does above meds make us habitual or addictive in long term?

[shahzam]

Clonazepam and Escitalopram👍✌🏼

GOOD

[gur1302]

They have some good sleep medicines in Ayurveda including Patanjali. May try them as they do not have side effects.

One which I have tried and is useful is you sit or even while going to sleep lay down and just open and shut your eyebrows quickly / fast for 2 to 3 minutes or slightly longer. . You are going to get good sleep. Drink about a glass hot Milk. May even try meditation like Anoom Vilom Bhastrika etc. Will be soothing and you will get a sound sleep. Do 2 to 2.5 hrs before going to sleep.