Posted by beardedlady on May 10, 2002, at 10:54:31
In reply to Re: Insomnia... I understand your frustration! » allisonm, posted by Janelle on May 10, 2002, at 2:57:54
Janelle:
Do you have a pdoc? It's hard to believe you have insomnia but don't know about sleep hygiene. It's the very first thing most docs (and articles and news stories) try to fix before putting you on meds. It's about going to bed and waking up at the same time, following a routine, using the bed for sleeping and sex only (not t.v. watching or eating), doing something relaxing--not stimulating--before bed, etc.
Sometimes changing sleep hygiene does, indeed, work, especially if you're a person who sits in front of the computer all night, instead of winding down with a warm bath, then getting into bed to close your eyes and completely relax. Insomnia is a common problem, and it's not always one that needs meds thrown at it. In my case, however, I already had good sleep hygiene and probably got insomnia due to hormonal problems and grief. When the insomnia is a side effect of other meds, there's really nothing you can do about it without a new or additional medicine.
beardy : )>
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