I’ve Tried Everything for My Insomnia..?
Question by Charlie: I’ve tried everything for my insomnia..?
Please read the whole question before suggesting a warm bath or counting sheep or something. When I say everything I mean literally everything!
I’m currently in university halls and really struggling to sleep. I’ve tried the usual ‘good sleep hygiene’, I’ve tried Sominex, Kalms, Nytol and various other over the counter treatments, herbal and normal. I’ve tried Paradoxical Intention (trying to stay awake) but then I just stay awake all night, I’ve tried staying awake all night in order to feel sleepy the next night, but even then I still can’t sleep. Watching TV, reading, relaxation CDs (every free app on iTunes..), self hypnosis and even counselling.
Nada.
So far the only way I can get to sleep is A. With alcohol (as a student I can’t help but worry that aside from the risk of addiction and illness as a result, I simply won’t be able to afford to buy the booze!) and B. Prescription sleeping tablets (the doctor will no longer prescribe them due to the risk of addiction). I’ve read about Melatonin, but this is only prescribed to over 55s as stated by the NHS. I know you can buy this online, but to be honest I’m reluctant to go down the route of buying a sedative from an unknown website and taking a wild guess at the dosage I should be taking.
I’m really struggling with my uni work, simply because I’m exhausted. It’s almost 5am and I’m awake after taking two Sominex tablets. If anyone has ANY (sensible and untried) suggestions, I would be incredibly grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. 🙂
I live in the UK so the only way I can get my mitts on melatonin is ordering online, it’s not licenced for sale in pharmacies over here. (As far as I am aware)
Best answer:
Answer by Josh
See if you can get some medicinal marijuana. It always helps put me to sleep
Answer by Jessica
I use melatonin all the time I find it helps a alot even after taking it for afewdays then quitting and it gives your really cool dreams, and you can buy at any drug store pretty much, I get mine from walmart
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