Insomnia
Hi, I'm M, I am almost 15, and I've suffered from insomnia since I was three years old. I think it all started because night time meant I had to be isolated, unable to see your surroundings, not knowing what dreams would haunt you. I always slept with the light on as a child, not because I was afraid of the dark, but because I wanted to be able to see everything in the room. I've tried Chamomile, Melatonin, calming scents (Lavender, etc), and prescriptions. When my prescription wasn't working, my doctor suggested that I was ADD based on my descriptions of racing thoughts. I knew it was nothing to be ashamed of if I was, but I can focus if I have to, and I knew it was just not being able to sleep. I can lay in bed with my eyes closed for an hour and not sleep, just tossing and turning. It doesn't matter how early I go to bed; I never fall asleep earlier than eleven (when I'm truly exhausted from school), and sometimes, I don't sleep at all. It's gotten a little better recently, but I think that's because I'm a teenager. So, that's my story, and I'm very happy to be on 7 Cups; you're the most accepting people I've ever known. (: love you guys. <3
@morgan1910
I'm sorry to hear that you are having so much trouble with your sleep. It sounds like you tried various medication and natural remedies.
I wonder if you would be open to idea of some CBT based self help. You can find information related to CBt for insomnia (CBT-I) online or maybe you could discuss it with your doctor and see if they can refer you for face to face therapy.
@morgan1910 Aww, I'm glad you've found 7 cups and accepting people. :) I love it here, too. :) It sounds like insomnia has been troublesome for you for a while 
, but that you've tried lots of good methods to counter it. 
Keep at it, and keep checking in with your doctor when the perscriptions aren't working. I'm glad it's gotten a little better recently -- maybe it'll continue to improve! :)
Also, is there any possibility it's some sort of bipolar? I have a close friend who has racing thoughts and cannot sleep sometimes due to bipolar. Just putting that out there; your doctor knows best.
Hugs <3
@lovingBanana5204 actually because of other problems I've been having, I've been looking at this as a possibility, but I don't want to jump the gun and freak out my mother; she's had a rough year as it is. Thank you for your support! I'll keep you guys posted if anything changes. (:
@morgan1910
I'm sorry to hear about your imsomnia, but I'm also glad to hear that you're on track to recovery due to some solid coping strategies! :)
I hope 2017 has been kinder to your mother and that you've continued to stay on track in the last few months!