Takes several hours to sleep for no apparent reason
Many nights I go to bed, and for a few minutes I feel pressured to sleep, but I try not to try to sleep. I eventually succeed, and I'm not thinking about sleeping whatsoever. My mind just wanders into random things (not too stimulating, just wandering around). After hours of this, I "snap" and think, "Um... aren't I supposed to be asleep by now?", I look at the clock, and it's 5 or 6 am.
People say that insomnia is caused by being worried about sleep. I completely forgot that I was trying to sleep during the hours when my mind wanders, so I really don't think my problem is worry about sleep. (And if the tiny amount that I *do* stress about it is keeping me up, there's probably a deeper issue going on than just stress).
This cycle essentially ruined my Christmas break and it's driving me crazy.
Does anyone know of any ways to stop this?
Is it possible that my body is just not built to last? I mean, my body needs sleep, and yet absolutely refuses to do so when I give it a chance to. If there's not a clear way to stop it, what do I make of that?
I am so so sorry for your sleep issues. I am still suffering too. I have tried Valarian Root and I did sleep but wake up a little groggy. Also, when reading about this on the web there is some negativity regarding taking it for too long. I then tried GALA Herbs - SleepThru but it does not help with my depression. Valarian Root did help with my depression. Thanks for writing and hopefully we will find our answers. God Bless - Bonnie
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. I hope you find something soon that helps with your sleep issues without making your depression worse. Have you ever seen a sleep specialist for some advice? Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)
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. I feel for you. I am a nighttime thinker as well and I find it very difficult to shut down. Have you discussed this with your doctor? Since this is new for you, a sleep aid might help you break the pattern and adjust to better sleep habits. It might also be a good idea to get a thorough physical and make sure nothing has changed health-wise that is impacting your ability to fall asleep. Here is an article about treatments for insomnia that might interest you: https://insomnia.sleep-disorders.net/treatment. I hope this helps and that you finally get some relief. Gentle hugs. - Lori (Team Member) I am so sorry to hear this. I have found in the past that I was experiencing depression and was given Trazadone, 50mg by my physician. 50mg was not quite enough so I used a little amount of CBD oil with good success.
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, thanks for sharing! So glad to hear that you found something that works for you. Best, Allison (Team Member) Glad that worked for you. I've tried trazodone and although it made thinking harder, it didn't help me sleep.
I went to bed last night around midnight, and now it's 6:50 am and haven't gotten a wink of sleep, despite having already been incredibly sleep-deprived. And I have to get up to my teaching job soon. My sleep drive is so weak and fragile compared to how much I need sleep - an infuriating contradiction in howy body is built. Evolution can be cruel.
