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Profile: Mahony1989
Mahony1989 on Aug 8, 2018
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Restlessness. Racing thoughts. The feeling of undone buisness. Someone on the mind. Anxiety. Many things can keep us awake at night.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 5, 2018
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You may be suffering from insomnia. I have the aame thing and i know how annoying it is. Try using relaxing essential oils or take melatonin. If you don't know what melatonin is it is a natural sleep aid and it helps me sometimes. There is also a lavender essential oil spray. You spray it on your pillow before bed and it is supposes to hepp you sleep better and fall asleep faster. If nothing else works maybe you should discuss this with a doctor and maybe they can do a sleep study to see what's going on with you or they may give you a prescription or advice.
Profile: windfox3
windfox3 on Feb 14, 2019
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There are many things that affect the sleep cycle and the Circadian Rhythm. It can be as simple as having too much caffeine or sugar before you go to sleep. It can be that you have not had enough sunlight to boost melatonin production in your body at night. It can be hormones fluctuating, or too much light seeping into your bedroom that your retinas absorb through your eyelids. You can start by checking your diet/eating habits and clear your bedroom environment from any distractions (noise as well as light). If that does not work, you might want to consult a medical professional such as your doctor or sleep specialist for further evaluation.
Profile: Jamal2525
Jamal2525 on May 16, 2019
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You may fall asleep with relative ease, but what happens if you’re waking up in the middle of the night, hours before your alarm is scheduled to go off, and you’re unable to fall back asleep?To make matters worse, by the time you’re able to doze off again, you start to hear that familiar alarm buzzing in your ear, telling you that, once again, you failed to get a good night of restful sleep.While it’s normal to wake up a time or two throughout the night, most people are able to easily fall back asleep. For those of us who can’t stay asleep, there could be a number of issues causing this challenge.
Profile: talia0531
talia0531 on Jan 22, 2020
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It is called your circadian rhythm. It is your body's natural clock! When your body adjusts to a daily, usual cycle it sticks with that cycle. It is why we sleep through the night, our body has learned to do so. If your circadian rhythm is messed with (for example, if you suddenly start sleep four hours a night instead of your usual eight), it can have long-term impacts on your health. If you want to change the hours in which you sleep or wake up, do it gradually so your circadian rhythm can effectively adjust. Our bodies are amazing things!
Profile: supportiveDreamer61
supportiveDreamer61 on Feb 27, 2020
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Do you use blue light before bedtime? Do you drink caffeine after 12 pm? Do you drink a little of liquids before bed? Are you stressed and or anxious? Try using a gratitude journal. Consequently, you can write down your worries and brief solutions before bed. Try putting on relaxing music. Do you have a relaxing bedtime routine? Try taking a warm bath before bed. Have you tried deep breathing or focusing on your senses? Consequently, you can count to 10, 100, etc. or count sheep. Are you taking any medications that can affect sleep? Are you hungry? Try having a light snack before bedtime. Perhaps warm milk and cheese.
Profile: M4GIC
M4GIC on Apr 12, 2020
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Well, the timing is a coincidence I think! Waking up randomly several times a night is normal, but every hour? If you wake up at night that much you may need to see a doctor. A lot of people may need to use the bathroom or need to eat. A lot of people mid-night snack because it may help soothe them. But if you wake up that much it may need to look at your health and take care of it. looking at your health is the first thing to do then but your body may be trying to tell you if you need water or do something
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heretohelp2721 on May 13, 2020
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You may feel anxiety about upcoming events or things you have to do. I have felt that way before and have had trouble sleeping. You can write a to-do list or a schedule for your upcoming events so, you can feel less stressed and anxious about the days ahead. Or you can do things that can help you relax before you go to sleep. Some examples are: reading a good book, meditating, watching an episode of your favorite show, taking a relaxing bath, or doing some stretching. It can also just be any activity that can help you wind down and destress. Hope. this helps!
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Your body may already be accustomed to doing that. Maybe you can try meditating before you sleep and see if that helps. A lot of times our mind is racing and we do not realize it. Sleeping with a clear mind will help. You might also want to talk to your doctor if you can. Sleep is very important and it will allow you to continue your day uninterrupted. Another way you can clear your mind is journaling. You can try to write what you are feeling. It does not need to be complete sentences or anything too lengthy if you just want to write words down that might help.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 23, 2020
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You would benefit from seeing a specialist for that. See your physician and see if they get you a referral to a sleep specialist. Also consider the things you are doing prior to sleep. Are you excessively spending a lot of time on the computer? The computer get keep your mind very animated, so it's better to wean off the computer a few hours before and listen to some calming music to go to sleep. Stress could be another reason. Something is bothering you so much, that you can't sleep. Again, this would be something better suited for a physician who can give a prescription.
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