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Maz · Joined: 20 Jul 2006

I don't know the official definition, but I'm fairly sure I'm not a fully fledged insomniac...

However, I do have some kind of sleeping disorder and have had for my whole life... My Dad does too actually.

I tend to sleep normally for periods of 3-4 months and then for the next 3-4 months I have immense trouble getting to sleep, wake every hour or so, and have been known to go a few days with no sleep at all. But then after a few months I'll be fine again. It goes in cycles like that.

I wish I'd gone to a doctor years ago, and now I'm in Korea, and seeking medical help seems like such a daunting task...

So, does anyone have any knowledge they could pass on? I'm sure there are ways i can help myself with lifestyle changes.

I am also prone to migrains (sp?) and never remember dreams... Don't know how relevant that is..

Dazed and Confused · Joined: 10 Jan 2003

I am insomniac as well. 5:25 am currently and I"m wide awake Shocked

As far as I know most large university hospitals have a sleep observation clinic and some sort of dr who specializes in that area. My husband use to snore terribly and it didn't help my insomnia any. He spent a night at the sleep clinic trying to figure out why he snored. He went to the ENT department. I assume an insomniac could be treated in the Psychiatry or other depts as well. Confused

Sister Ray · Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Location: Fukuoka

ella · Joined: 17 Apr 2006

I've been up since 4:00 A.M., myself (after going to sleep at 1:30).

What have you tried so far?

Boodleheimer · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject:

i've had insomnia for about a week now. i feel like a walking corpse.

endofthewor1d · Joined: 01 Apr 2003 Location: the end of the wor1d.

Grimalkin · Joined: 22 May 2005

Are you getting physical exercise everyday?

Try eating a bowl of lettuce 30 mins before you sleep (lettuce is called 'nature's valium'...altho' less addictive Smile

).

Camomile tea with honey is supposed to be good as is hot milk with honey.

I hope one or all of these work for you.

Sweet dreams!

seoulsucker · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:28 am Post subject:

Do these bouts tend to hit you during the winter months? If so, you could be suffering from a mild form of Seasonal Affected Disorder. I rotate on light meds during the winter months to help regulate my sleep schedule. If not, I turn into a frickin' vampire.

Corky · Joined: 06 Jan 2004

If you have trouble getting to sleep, but staying asleep is not a problem, you could consider Stilnox. It's non-addictive and it requires a prescription. I think it's called Ambien in North America. There's no hangover at all. It's a hypnotic and it takes about 15 minutes to kick in. It's pretty easy to get.

teachingld2004 · Joined: 29 Mar 2004

Yes, the wonders of Stilnox.

I have had insomnia for years, and I just got Stilnox on Friday.

I am happy to say it works. I went to the doctor, told him I had insomnia, and I was out of the office in 5 minutes.

Scares me that I had to fill out no past medical history, nor an examination of any kind either.

Just walked in, said I had insomnia, and a doctor sitting in front of the computor asks me how many days I want it for. I said a month, and he shook his head.

ta-da.

oneofthesarahs · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Location: Sacheon City

Tarmangani · Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Location: the Calm

Study Korean

SirFink · Joined: 05 Mar 2006

Before opting for drugs, have you tried the obvious things, i.e. exercise, avoid caffeine and nicotine, don't eat sugary foods?

Lydia · Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Location: Sanbon/Gunpo city

it is a home remedy to dine on RAW ONIONS at bedtime.

I"ve not tried it, but it is worth a try. The natural chemicals in onions
may help you to relax.

Be sure to cut and dice the onions properly and dip it in oyster sauce.

endofthewor1d · Joined: 01 Apr 2003 Location: the end of the wor1d.