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sleeplessness

Posted by termar @termar, Aug 1, 2011

I have a real hard time falling and staying asleep. I have tried alot of different remedies and over the counter meds. I find some that semi-work and I take them for a while and my body becomes immune. The cycle starts over again. I was in a car wreck a year ago and still have ALOT of pain and discomfort from that. I'm sure that is part of the problem, but I also had it before the wreck. Just not as bad. Any suggestions? I"m open!

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Anonymous | @anon11843683 | Nov 27, 2012
In reply to @honeybee6636 "I have been taking Ambien for about 12 years now to sleep. I must say that..." + (show)
@honeybee6636

I have been taking Ambien for about 12 years now to sleep. I must say that it helps me although I am sure its not the best thing to take for so many years but I dont know what else to do. My nightmares and night terrors are horrible!

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Never thought about hypnosis,thanks.

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Kate Somerville | @katesomerville | Nov 27, 2012

Having had difficulty sleeping for 40+ years, I've had many meds. Just started Yoga classes. Seems to help, not completely, but it helps.

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ric | @rixrax | May 21, 2014

<p>Hi my name is Ric and I average between 0 and 4 hours a night sleep most of my life. When In was younger it wasn't a problem. Now that I'm older it is a problem, I'm tired and would to sleep but can't. I've been to sleep specialists who give me advice I've already found doing my own research., Use the bed for sleep only, don't exercise later in the daym, stay away from other then the morning cup of coffee. None of it works as do none of the medications work anymore...my body has habituated to them. Any thoughts including new medications would be appreciated.</p>

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Margaret Shepard | @Margaret_Marie | May 22, 2014
In reply to @rixrax "Hi my name is Ric and I average between 0 and 4 hours a night sleep..." + (show)
@rixrax

<p>Hi my name is Ric and I average between 0 and 4 hours a night sleep most of my life. When In was younger it wasn't a problem. Now that I'm older it is a problem, I'm tired and would to sleep but can't. I've been to sleep specialists who give me advice I've already found doing my own research., Use the bed for sleep only, don't exercise later in the daym, stay away from other then the morning cup of coffee. None of it works as do none of the medications work anymore...my body has habituated to them. Any thoughts including new medications would be appreciated.</p>

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Hi @rixrax. I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble sleeping at night. Here is some information on sleep disorders you may find helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-disorders/care-at-mayo-clinic/why-choose-mayo-clinic/con-20037263. Does anyone else have some advice for Ric?

If you'd like to get an expert's answer, you can schedule an appointment at Mayo Clinic here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments

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bcool123 | @bcool123 | Sep 27, 2021

After I’m in bed and comfy I listen to “ Hipnosis for progressive muscle relaxation and sleep by Andrew Green“ on YouTube. It really helps me and by the time it’s over I’m asleep. Do not, I repeat do not leave your phone on the bed while listening and falling asleep. Prop it up on the book or some thing on your bedside table so it can have ventilation underneath it. Phones on beds cause fires. Hipnosis does not cause me any side effects… I don’t want to wake up and eat an onion! Hope this helps someone else.

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