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I love sleeping, I sleep ALOT. At least I need to sleep 12 hours a day and sometimes i sleep more.
I never wake up because of a nightmare or such. I am also a very heavy sleeper.
But its been more than a week, I havnt been able to sleep well. Like I sleep but i'd wake up 7 or more times in my bed because of different nightmares i am having.
no light and not any noise, my room is perfect for sleeping.
Why is that happening to me? I love sleeping and the nightmares suck. Like 7 different dreams, and its been going on for more than a week.
HELP!! (link)
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I know this is not a concrete answer, but hopefully it will provide some assistance.
It could be what you're eating or what you have eaten within the past week or more.
Foods can do things to our bodies. Even simple, naturally foods like broccoli can alter the hormonal balance within our bodies. It's all usually very stabilizing and doesn't tend to cause us problems.
However, what we eat is not always natural and organic. Chocolate, for example, can cause a multitude of symptoms, including calmness or even rapid heart beat. Beans, when not soaked properly before preparation, can cause gas and bloating.
So, first off, check your diet. You could be intaking something that is causing problems with the secretions released for proper sleeping. It doesn't necessarily mean the food item is bad either, by the way, but it could mean it reacts oddly with your body chemistry (which could just be caused by the fact that it's processed, not organic, or just not fresh).
It could also be a lack of a vitamin, mineral, or basic nutrient. Make sure you're taking a proper vitamin each day. You don't have to go crazy with the supplements but a basic multi should help keep things more balanced.
It could be drug related. If you drink a lot of caffeine, alcohol, or consume other drug items (marijuana, various pills and medications, etc) then it could be a side-effect that has just now come to surface. Sometimes it takes the body a while before it will show symptoms of distress. If you're using then it might be time to stop. If you're on a bunch of medications then it might be time to talk with your doctor about making a few changes or adjustments to the routine.
Next watch your stress levels. Try to do some relaxation before bedtime. Staying calm and relaxed should help your body prepare for sleep. Try not to worry so much over the little things like this particular sleeping issue. Remind yourself that most things will eventually pass and so don't stress over them too much. It may also be helpful to resolve current conflicts in your life, and change abnormal routines you've recently gotten into.
Watch what you put into your head. If you're watching scary television shows, reading scary books, and venturing out to scary films then you're probably going to have scary thoughts. When the mind relaxes and the brain calms then thought patterns can become jumbled during sleep.
Burn you energy throughout the day. Many people find that their sleeping issues diminish when they get into a healthy exercise routine. It helps the body relax later in the evening. It helps burn off stored fat and energy. It helps the body heal, grow, and maintain itself. It can lead to natural balancing of hormones and secretions. It could simply be time for you to begin a healthy or healthier exercise regimen.
I wouldn't jump to sleeping pills, natural or synthetic, right now at all. It's entirely too early into this issue for you to seek outside assistance. Watch yourself and make appropriate changes. If the problem persists for a couple more weeks then talk with your doctor and see if they can provide some further guidance.
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Well eating, I don't think so at all. But I think it's my medication, I have mulitple heart problems, so I can't excersie all the time but the thing is i have the same medication since late March. I havn't been going out of the house for about 5 days, out of some stress I have but i don't, it's kind of a mystery because sleeping is one thing I LOVE. And I am a major horror movies fan, and they never tend to make problems for me at all. But thanks =]
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