Have you ever had difficulty sleeping at night? You lay awake with thoughts racing through your head and you hope to quiet your mind, but still can't get some shut eye. Or maybe you fall asleep but wake up several times throughout the night. These problems all follow the definition of insomnia. Many of the stressors you experience during the day can cause insomnia. Of course, being tired all day doesn't help your stress either. Don't miss out on any more snooze time, check out our top searched list of insomnia cures.
There are several different options to cure insomnia. Depending on your needs, you can use insomnia drugs, natural cures for insomnia, behavioral treatments and other insomnia treatments.
A glass of warm milk isn't the only answer to your sleep disorder. Catch more Z's by treating insomnia. You can find more info on insomnia from your doctor.
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4. Ativan
5. Klonopin
6. Benadryl
7. Lunesta
8. Passion Flower
9. Kava
10. Lavender Oil
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I have found the best all natural sleep aid to be The Lifewave Rest Quiet patches!
Knocks you right out.. You can find them at www.ilovepatches.com
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By gid on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:05PM
Vinegar is very good for insomnia, 2tsps of honey, 2tsps of cider vinegar dissolved in warm water. Take a few sips before bedtime and if you wake up take a few more and go back to sleep. Inveterate insomniacs may need to do this a few times but the method will work eventually.
By rusha614 on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:19PM
I have horrible insomnia. The things on the list that I've tried are Ambien (gave me hallucinations), Klolnopin, Benadryl, Lunesta (gave me an awful taste in my mouth--one of the side effects), Lavender: not oil, but certail lavender scent things... and I don't remember whether or not I tried Xanax... but there are a LOT more medications that I've tried (Rozerem (sp?), made me nauseous and I got maybe 10 minutes of sleep that night, along with some 'natural remedies' with the same 10 minutes of sleep result). Now, I take Trazodone (100 mg). That's the only effective medication I've tried... Though I feel the effects may be wearing off. I'm a college student, so I NEED sleep...
By Summer on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:19PM
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By joey2xx on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:28PM
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By Mariann on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:29PM
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By LEETRAF on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:26PM
I got insomnia from stress over trying to rehome one of my neighbor's dogs because they couldn't keep her. Anyhow, I couldn't sleep because (stupid me!) I let the dog sleep with me on the bed like she did with my neighbors...and guess what? She had FLEAS!!! Stress turned to insomnia turned to more stress at work and so on it went for about 4 nights straight. Went to see the doctor when my mother came down to visit and he actually used the word "antipsychotic" (how embarassed was I!). Anyhow, turned out he said I wasn't to the level of needing anything that strong yet, so he prescribed that I take 2 or 3 Benadryl when we got back home and get straight to bed after that. Wouldn't you know it, 3 Benadryl and a healthy meal later (besides my mom putting our neighbor's dog in a crate in the backseat of her car), I was out like a light within the hour!
I'd recommend the Benadryl treatment to anyone who doesn't like the idea of dealing with some extremely potent drug. But, of course, discuss it with your regular doctor first. The worst symptom I got from this treatment was waking up with dry mouth (trust me, a SIGHT better than the symptoms I was having with that panic attack cycle of stress and insomnia).
Good luck!
By jennyboka on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:28PM
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good rest!
By Mariann on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:29PM
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By Phil Carcia on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:34PM
Melatonin is always a good idea. It's a substance naturally secreted by the pineal gland that helps to regulate sleep and circadian rhythm. The presence of it in the body induces sleepiness. It's secreted when your body senses that it's dark out, and stops being secreted when light is sensed. Start off taking one tablet, consisting of 1mg active melatonin. You can get it at any pharmacy or drug store. Probably even grocery stores.
By hockyplaya6787 on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:38PM
Get a sleep routine down, limit your caffeine intake after 3pm, NO TV in the bedroom and try eating fiber cereal with low fat milk 1-2 hours before bedtime...and if this fails try melatonin...it's a natural supplement that you can get in the drugstore-of course always check with your MD first before trying any over the counter meds.
By suziern03 on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:39PM
When I can't sleep,I just take a shot of night time flu medicine like Nyquil or whatever store brand there is available.I'm out inside of 30 minutes
By Hezakiah on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:41PM
I have found that melatonin leaves me groggy in the morning. Perhaps I am taking too much. I take two 3 mg pills. I have found that benadryl works like a charm. I sleep fitfully and wake up refreshed.
By Joseph Krisanda on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:42PM
i have taken lunesta.that dosent work for me and sanax i was on those for tree years i quit cool turke .that.was very hard but iam here i get anxietis and i dont think sanax are any good for insotnia ; at all .my docor dont know what he is doing any ways ,,,,
By lilia on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:46PM
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By Phil Carcia on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:53PM
Ambien is a joke.
By Gil on Oct 29th 2008 at 3:58PM
My doctor put me on Ambien and the first time I used it, I woke up in the shower with a smashed head.The second time, I woke up having dinner on my floor. The third time I was pulled over by the cops for driving to slow,the last time ,I was having sex with a three hundred pound ,toothless ,filthy slob.The part I hated was that I liked it.
By Don Anthony on Oct 29th 2008 at 4:06PM
I don't take anything no more because not sleeping is soooooo cool.
By Don Anthony on Oct 29th 2008 at 4:08PM
You forgot trazadone which is very affective for people who need to be zonked out. It is an antedepressent unlike some of the addictive tranqulizers you have mentioned.
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By Jeannette on Oct 29th 2008 at 7:11PM