Hypoxia and Medicine

Night-time Insomnia: Is it a condition and what can I do about it?

Is there such a medical condition as night-time-insomnia? For the last month or so I have been unable to sleep for any longer than two hours at night, so I would end up sleeping through the day. I thought this was probably just my sleep schedule until I started working days, thinking I would wear myself out and force myself to sleep at night, but so far I've only once gotten myself to sleep longer than two hours... Even if I only got two hours the night before, I can only get two hours the next night, and then I can lay restlessly in bed for another few hours until I have to get up. I remain tired all day, and then at night I get my energy back and can't sleep more than two hours again until morning. 1. Is the some kind of condition? 2. Am I the only one (here at least)? 3. Can I fix it? 4. How?

Public Comments

1. You would be surprised at how many people have the same problem. The only advise I can give you is that maybe your day-to-day life is taking a toll on your brain, all your stresses and worries and/or responsibilities of the day, or the next day for that matter way on your brain, and this might be a small part of your problem. This may sound stupid, but if this is the case....STOP IT! Constant worry and wonder wont do you any good...with that said, you gotta let go...life is going to happen anyway, and constant worry will do you harm. If that isn't the case, and you just can't get to sleep (or both), I recommend you look for an herb called Valarian root. Its a natural sleep aid that most doctors will prescribe you go out and get yourself before actually perscribing you something like Ambien, or Lunesta. Try taking some of that for a week or so. If things don't change, and you just can't get to sleep normally, then maybe you should see a doctor, and get a precribed sleep aid. Also, this (also) may sound stupid, but it could be your mattress. I hope this info helped you some. We all deserve good sleep, and regrardless if the info. I gave doesn't help, I hope the best for you anyway, good luck to you.