Drug Treatment: Methadone Facts

Question: Any recommendations for non-drug treatment for insomnia?

(Posted by: Kristy B on 2010-02-09 12:54:11)

I have the kind where I wake up after about 4- 5 hours and then can't fall asleep again. Been having it regularly for 3.5 months now. I think it is definately stress related as the 1st thing I do when i wake is start making to- do lists. (ugh!) I regularly have a cup of coffee in the morning and a beer or 2 at night about twice a week. I do not notice a difference if I have a beer at night or not. I was vegeterian for 10 years and recently started eating a few servings of fish or chicken a week. I would like to try non- drug treatments, but honestly, I will take the drugs if I have to as a last resort.

Posted by: Chuck on 2010-02-09, 13:02:44

I've been there. Try to reduce caffeine as much as possible, and especially don't have any after noon. Try also reducing any sugars late at night that can make you anxious or hyper. What really worked for me was doing breathing exercises before bed, you can google 'relaxation exercises' or also meditation, yoga poses. This will really help calm your mind. Try also to not go to bed much after 10pm. You could also try some herbal teas or essential oils that have a sedative effect such as chamomile or valerian root. good luck

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