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insomnia?
18/f - For years, i've had restless nights. to the point where i would be tossing and turning in bed for hours. some nights, i fall asleep like a baby, but then get up in the middle of the night and can't fall asleep for hours. i dont drink caffine, my room is normal condition, no lights, no noises, no messes. ive never been able to talk to a doctor about it, but it happens alot when im stressing out or dealing with alot of stuff, like after my dad died, i slept and slept. but even when i get 7-9 hours, IM STILL TIRED. its getting annoying because nothing is helping me. i have, yes only once, had a friend give me a sleeping pills because i went days without sleep, and it made me fall asleep and i wasn't tired after 7-9 hours of sleep. (thats was over a year ago btw) do you think i should go to a doctor and talk to them? any ideas how to fall asleep cause im having that problem now.. thanks.
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You should definitely talk to a doctor. Actually, I think you should talk to a psychiatrist as your insomnia seems to stem from anxiety. After losing any close family member, it's wise to see at least a grief counselor, at the very ;east (even years later). I have a lot of experience with what you are talking about. My sleep cycle has been very messed up since my sister died (and was messed up before then).
Here are some random tips (some of which you might have tried already):
-Get up at the same time every day, even on the weekends.
-Make sure you do not have a clock visible from your bed (clock-watching can really keep you up because it makes you anxious about how much time you have before getting up).
-Use your bed only for sleeping- do not do homework or other activities on it (makes it easier to associate your bed with sleep).
-Only get in bed when you are tired.
-Get lots of sunlight during the day.
-Like you said, no caffeine. Especially after 4 pm.
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I know you've said that you feel you can't talk to a doctor about it but I have to be honest and I do believe you need to talk to a doctor. A doctor is probably the best option you have in the sense of help. You could take other avenues like councelling but a doctor is probably the best bet and he may even refer you to a councellor. Its only natural that you found it hard to sleep after your dad passed away.But the fact you can sleep for 7-9 hours and still be tired tells me you are in need of medical assistance. You would benefit a lot from seeking a professionals opinion.
Good Luck xx
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