I'm having major problem falling asleep for the past 2 nights. I am totally off diet cokes for a couple months now, but I still have ice tea during the day along with a ice coffee when I feel like I'm really tired or run down. Maybe I'm consuming too much caffeine and that's why I can't sleep? I'm dog tired by 9 pm but then can't sleep when I go to bed around midnight. Last night was so bad. I was up to 4:30.
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Originally posted by moonlight View PostI'm having major problem falling asleep for the past 2 nights. I am totally off diet cokes for a couple months now, but I still have ice tea during the day along with a ice coffee when I feel like I'm really tired or run down. Maybe I'm consuming too much caffeine and that's why I can't sleep? I'm dog tired by 9 pm but then can't sleep when I go to bed around midnight. Last night was so bad. I was up to 4:30.Kris
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Originally posted by Michele View PostI would say you are going to bed too late. If you are tired at 9 why are you staying up until midnight?Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
"“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"
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Try taking melatonin 1/2 hr before you want to fall asleep. Also, I agree with the others that you should cut out caffeine after 12pm, and if you're tired at 9pm, definitely go to bed then! Can you bathe your DD a little earlier? Insomnia sucks, I deal with it every night.Married to a peds surgeon attending
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I'm sipping my iced coffee right now. I'm going to finish it off and only have decaf for the rest of the day and see how it goes. I forgot to mention two nights a week (thurs and friday) I work until 8 and 9pm. Tonight I'm working until 9pm. If I can be asleep by midnight I would be very happy.Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
"“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"
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There are a TON of things that can keep you awake at night (or make you wake up and stay awake). Usually sleeplessness doesn't have a single cause, but an additive accumulation of multiple things. Taking care of just one of them might not get you back down under the sleep threshold, but the more things you do to help yourself sleep, the more likely it is that you'll be able to. No afternoon caffeine is a good start, and WGW's melatonin suggestion is good; maybe a warm bath right before bed, or some meditation? Stress and worry are typically big contributors, so whatever you can do to de-stress will probably help, too.
I wish you luck. Insomnia does suck.Sandy
Wife of EM Attending, Web Programmer, mom to one older lady scaredy-cat and one sweet-but-dumb younger boy kitty
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It's worth a try. You might also try avoiding electronics with backlighting, like your phone or laptop for about 30-45 minutes before bed. (Says the girl who's playing on her phone all night...) The light, especially of you're in a dark room, can make your brain think its daylight.Laurie
My team: DH (anesthesiologist), DS (9), DD (8)
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Originally posted by weeniegeniewife View PostTry taking melatonin 1/2 hr before you want to fall asleep. Also, I agree with the others that you should cut out caffeine after 12pm, and if you're tired at 9pm, definitely go to bed then! Can you bathe your DD a little earlier? Insomnia sucks, I deal with it every night.
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Originally posted by poky View PostThere are a TON of things that can keep you awake at night (or make you wake up and stay awake). Usually sleeplessness doesn't have a single cause, but an additive accumulation of multiple things. Taking care of just one of them might not get you back down under the sleep threshold, but the more things you do to help yourself sleep, the more likely it is that you'll be able to. No afternoon caffeine is a good start, and WGW's melatonin suggestion is good; maybe a warm bath right before bed, or some meditation? Stress and worry are typically big contributors, so whatever you can do to de-stress will probably help, too.
I wish you luck. Insomnia does suck.
stress- CHECK
watching iPod at in bed- CHECK
hormones wacky week- CHECK
can't stop thinking about tomorrow's schedule- CHECK
Hummm.Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
"“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"
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Originally posted by weeniegeniewife View PostHave you ever tried melatonin?Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
"“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"
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I heart melatonin. I also highly recommend Cal Mag (calcium magnesium) - about 500mg, 30 minutes prior to bedtime.
I struggle with "turning my brain off" at bedtime. Stress and playing on my phone are two big factors for me.Wife to Family Medicine attending, Mom to DS1 and DS2
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Originally posted by moonlight View PostNo, does it really work? how long does it take to work? how much should I take?Married to a peds surgeon attending
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