Sleep problems – not sleeping thru the night?
I take Lunesta. Have been off and on for about a year and a half. Lately I am not sleeping thru the night. I am waking up around 2-3am and pretty much awake until I have to get up at 6. I am exhausted. I have has some stress lately in my life. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this. I do have "mild" sleep apnea(I was told a cpap may or may not help). I snore some. And I sleep with earplugs…Does anyone have any ideas that might help me sleep thru the night? I exercise some, i am not overweight. I would prefer something that isn't a medication solution. As I already take something…
I don't know if my waking up is stress related and an anti depressant is the last thing I need.
Tagged with: 3am • anti depressant • cpap • lunesta • medication • sleep • sleep apnea • stress
Filed under: Sleep Apnea Solutions
here is some tips
i also have trouble sleeping
Avoid or limit your use of caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate), decongestants, alcohol and tobacco.
Exercise more often, but don't exercise within a few hours before going to bed.
Learn to reduce or manage the stress in your life.
Don't lie in bed worrying about things. Set aside another time just for worrying. For example, spend 30 minutes after dinner writing down what's worrying you and what you can do about it.
Try eating a light snack before going to bed, but don't eat too much right before bedtime. A glass of warm milk or some cheese and crackers may be all you need.
Don't nap during the day if naps seem to make your insomnia worse.
Sugar, Caffeine, stress.
Well if you wake up because of stress, than I would quit the lunesta and take an anti depressant. I would also take talking to a doctor or psychiatrist into consideration.
A relaxing bath with candes, lavender oil (a few drops) in your bath, listen to some relaxing music, all this will help you unwind and make you more relaxed.
You may want to try home remedies.Boil some iceberg lettuce in plain water,cool it down and take it while still warm.Should make you sleep like a baby.Another one: hot milk sweetened with honey.Last but not least,listen to a soft music station,i leave it on all night,it works perfect for me !Try one of these,you have nothing to lose,chao