Why do i sometimes struggle to open my eyes after a sleep?
sometimes i think i have woken up.but i cannot open my eyes,i start to panic,i cannot move my body it seems,and then after a sort of mental struggle i am able to do it,hen i find i have woken up.its scary.i dono know whether i deam of being awake and not being able to open my eyes and finally opening up my eyes due to the exteme mental struggle combined with the deep fear-which helps me wake up,so that it might just be a scary dream. or that it is something more serious and i actually cannot opn my eyes and do so after only a struggle.if i had only once or twice experienced such a thing i would have thought it to be a bad dream,but it has happened about 10-12 times in the last 3 or so years. i am a 33 year old male,with a very good health. i really need your advice .i fear doctors won take my condition seriouly.i also doubt if it is a common condition or even if such a thing has never come up before.
I cant sleep, im thinking about my crush?
i know this is really weird but. im struggling to sleep because i keep thinking about my crush.. like id sleep at 2am. is it possible thats hes dreaming about me cause they said if u cant sleep that means ur awake in someones dream. but i dont really believe in that. anyway any tips on how i could sleep earlier? like right now its nearl 12am and im still wide awake
Why do I struggle to sleep in my own bed but not in others?
Ok, this is going to be an interesting one for me to answer. To say first, I am a cook, not a shrink, however, I have had my fair share of mental health issues in the recent past so feel a little qualified to add some sort of answer. Firstly, I do not normally sleep better in other people’s beds, mind, I don’t always sleep so well in my own. So, I begin to wonder why this is and how you might be feeling or associating your bed with your now self or your past self. Delving is not where I am heading, not what the question is about. Just to band around some suggestions. Mental health issues that mean you lie in bed thinking or mulling over things. Perhaps as at least your mind feels more secure at home, it lets you, could be inconveniently, start thinking more than it would somewhere else. An element of the something new, a new experience in other beds may help counter this relaxation. Perhaps there is a sound issue, is your bed set up for sleeping, lighting issue, temperature, smell - definitely smell could be an issue, especially disturbing smells. Do you feel comfortable in your room / house, are you relaxed there or not as much as you might be in other beds. Some past association on a personal level, love life, trauma that has perhaps happened in your room, house or bed? It might not jump to the fore of your thought, but somewhere it might be lurking. How is your bed itself? Just how you like it, too hard, cold, soft, knackered, too new? Do you not look forward to going to bed in your bed? Sleep is so extremely important to us, are you feeling rested when you get up, if not, why not, I have sleep apnea, I did not sleep well for about 40 years, it killed my body, my marriage, I lost my kids, pretty serious stuff, work through it and I wish you the very best of luck.
I can't sleep at night. I hate this so much. What can I do to sleep at night?
I spent years unable to sleep well, due to an irregular work schedule, and my misguided use of sleeping medication in an attempt to fix my insomnia. I ended up unable to sleep deeply, yet afraid to stop taking the medication. I would be paralyzed by the medication, but my brain didn't sleep. I woke up exhausted and oftentimes with my heart pounding in panic. Finally the medication stopped working and I was desperate for sleep.I was referred by my doctor to a sleep study, and within a few weeks, gradually regained the ability to sleep naturally every night. It was a rough few weeks during the transition, but it was life-changing and was one of the best things I’ve ever done.Depending on how serious your sleep issues are, you may want to try some of these things before you seek professional help.No matter how poorly you’re sleeping, have faith that you can learn to sleep again. It’s something all beings do naturally.Stop taking any sleep medications. (Ambien etc). You may need to taper off gradually. They lead to dependency and won’t allow you to sleep deeply.No caffeine after noon (or better yet, quit all caffeine)Alcohol and nicotine are not your friends. Quit or at least reduce use, especially around evening.Don’t stress out about not getting enough sleep. Worrying about not sleeping is very common amongst insomniacs.What little good sleep you will get, once you begin sleeping, is better than many hours of sleeping badly, or not sleeping.Don’t lie in bed, if you’re unable to sleep. After 15 or 20 minutes of being unable to sleep, get out of bed and go to a nearby chair where you can read a book or do some other relaxing activity you enjoy, such as listening to relaxing music while doing crosswords or other puzzles. It’s important not to use electronic devices at this time, as they tend to stimulate your brain to stay awake.Once you feel yourself starting to get sleepy, go back to bed, take some slow, deep breaths, and feel yourself drifting off to sleep.Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day.Never ever take naps.Start with giving yourself much less time in bed. If you need to wake up at 6 am, start out with going to bed at 1 am. If that doesn’t work, go to bed even later. You need to build sleep debt, so stay up until your bedtime, even if you’re exhausted.Once you’re able to sleep, move your bedtime 15 minutes earlier each weekGood luck … with some changes, you can sleep again. It’s a wonderful experience.
I want to sleep so bad but cant :(?
To sleep better just relax and switch off, if you can. If you are having trouble switching off at bedtime some light exercise (for example, push ups or sit ups) at bedtime often helps you to relax, unwind and switch off and that often improves your sleep. Strenuous exercise at bedtime is likely to ruin your sleep. Common sleep aids include warm milk, Chamomile tea, 5-HTP, Melatonin and Valerian. Sleep enhancing foods are supposed to include turkey, cherries, oatmeal, bananas, wine and others as in http://au.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A... You can see further tips in http://au.search.yahoo.com/search?p=how+...
Why is it so hard to fall asleep?
It’s because you have not primed your mind and body to go to sleep. Look up good sleep hygiene practices. They are out there ad nauseam and I am loath to repeat them here. You are most likely overstimulating yourself and out of sync with a natural sleep/wake cycle. Your body has to prepare itself for sleep so you have to slow down at least an hour before going to sleep. Cut out all screen time, dim the lights, stop eating, stop drinking anything but water. It will help if you take a small amount of melatonin half an hour before going to bed. Make sure the room you sleep in is dark, quiet, and comfortable. I find it helps me to read a book while lying in bed. Don’t use a screen to read, it will only keep the wake signals on. Within half a hour you should be sound asleep. Once you get onto a schedule, don’t deviate from it for more than a day. Sleep should not be a struggle, but a welcome embrace. Good luck
I am only 23 weeks pregnant and can't sleep for the life of me, I am getting a max of two hours every day?
Sounds like you've got a case of nesting! Other suggestions are correct - try to have a few hours of down time or take a relaxing bath (not too hot!) before bed. Careful with the herbal teas - Someone suggested chamomile tea...I read somwehere that chamomile should be avoided during pregnancy, but I don't remember why. Herbal remedies should always be treated like mainstream medicinal remedies and should always be checked and OK'd by your doctor. In any event, I had the same issue when I was pregnant. My What to Expect book said to not try to force yourself to go to sleep - Get up and watch TV, read a book, take a bath...Something. Your body will not let you deprive yourself of rest - As you probably remember from first trimester, when you're exhausted, you're gonna sleep. Also, enjoy the energy while it lasts - Second trimester is usually the best, and the exaustion will return during third tri...And of course, after the baby is born!! :-) Best of luck to you - And congratulations!!
Why do I usually find it hard to fall asleep?
Unfortunately, I can’t tell you exactly why you have a hard time falling asleep. Everyone is unique and we all make choices throughout the day that affect our sleep.However, like you, I used to struggle with sleeping at night, even though I’d go to bed tired. It was basically impossible for me to get a good night’s sleep. I’d just toss and turn, and before I knew, my alarm clock went off.In doing some research, I discovered some ways that helped me better sleep.The first thing you need to realize is that falling asleep at night requires you to change your daily routines as well as your nightly routine. For example, if you’re drinking espresso or a coffee during dinner, most likely, you’re going to run into problems.Here is a list of things you can do to help you fall asleep faster and sleep better through the night.Make these changes throughout the day to help you sleep at night:Cut off afternoon/evening sugar and caffeine since they naturally inhibit sleepGet your internal clock on track as much as possible by downloading f.lux for your computer. What it does is block the blue lights from your computer screen that cause your brain to think it’s still early out.Don’t exercise or do any physical activity less than 3 hours before bed.For your nightly routine:Stop looking at electronics 30-60 minutes before bedtime. This is similar to #2 in terms of the reason why. Another reason is because it takes you away from doing work or checking emails which could cause stress or anxiety.Don’t drink alcohol. It may help you fall asleep, but the quality of your sleep will sufferWhen you’re in bed:Think of 3 things you’re grateful for. This will help you go to sleep in a relaxed state rather than one that is anxious or stressedMake yourself yawn. Just think about yawning. It relieves tension.Do a sleep meditation. This one is called the “Relaxed Breath,” which is based on pranayama, an ancient Indian practice that means “regulation of breath.”Breathe in for 4 seconds through your noseHold your breath for 7 secondsBreathe out for 8 seconds through your mouthRepeat 3xHope these tips helps. If you're interested in other tips about sleep habits or how to create habits,Subscribe to my blogYou can also get my latest ebook about the 10 most common habit mistakes holding you back for FREE.Get your copy here