Can't SLEEP!!

[Lori1851]

I take Amitriptaline like you boxman. Im not on dialysis but it sure helps me sleep and my mind can rest.

Lori/Indiana

[2_DallasCowboys]

Hi,
As you guys know my hubby Les is the
D. patient - but I cannot, cannot sleep!
I think even this    would not help
me get a full nite's sleep 

I only drink coffee in the AM and drink diet
decaf soda, but my mind loves to race on,
and once I wake up (usually about 2 am)
boy I am usually up for the count!

I think everyone in the US is having a problem,
seems like everybody I talk to is an insomniac!

Anne

[cherpep]

That's what I asked for Christmas, a good night's sleep.  Every night it's the same thing - toss & turn.  I've been spending most of my nights in the basement, on the recliner, watching television or something to try and put me to sleep.  I do it in the basement, so I don't wake up my family.  Letterman and Conan are done, and I'm still looking for something to put me to sleep.  If I turn off the TV, my mind races and I can't sleep.  It usually works to find something that I can listen to, but doesn't keep me thinking - like a sitcom or cooking show.  Then, the alarm goes off and it's time to get up for work.  Another day of pushing through with little or no sleep at all......

[paris]

It is ridiculous how many of us can't sleep!   I am like you cherpep.  I go to bed, toss and turn and may eventually dose off but am soon wide awake.  I just get up and watch Letterman, then The Late, Late Show, Entertainment Tonight, etc etc.   I don't ever take a nap, hoping that will help.  Nothing helps.  It is getting old.  If I could just stop my mind and the worry and thoughts running through my brain.   My husband thinks I should drink a glass of wine every night.  I am afraid it would take the whole bottle!      

[G-Ma]

and then a case.....   

[paddbear0000]

2 glasses and I'm out! I've completely stopped drinking tho since I ended up in the hospital after drinking a little too much about 8 months ago!