How my INSOMNIA started

Well, Im pretty sure everyone hates laying in bed awake thinking about thier day, recent regrets, worrying about what tomorrow brings, etc. In my case this got so bad Id end up laying in bed tormenting myself of thoughts and worries I dreaded going to sleep. So to combat this I would end up staying up to the point that I couldnt take being awake anymore, hit the pillow, and automatically go to sleep. The more and more I did this the later and longer Id stay up, 6, 7, 8, 9 oclock, not letting myself think. The more I felt "tired" the more I didnt care about my problems. So basicaly I developed a habit that I could not break after some time and I could not sleep on my own. I eventualy had to go to the doctor and get a sleep aid to help me. Im worried that Ill be taking this drug for the rest of my life. I cant sleep without it, otherwise I am WIDE awake.

its horrible not being able to sleep because i have a similar problem. il get so tiered il be almost nodding off on the sofa but when i go 2 bed im wide awake and thinking about the day and what i could have done to have a better day and how this that and the other bother me. when i go to bed now i have to lie in bed on the internet or texting to take my mind off things then i do eventually fall asleep. try reading or something which takes your mind off of everything else. just an idea xx

oh my goodness dear, ive done everything, I dont have motivation to read. things that bother me are far more important to be distracted by even if theyre so miniscule in the realm of life. I have lots of books but loose intrest half way through. Acutaly its more of a problem to GET the book out and start reading.

if i cant be bothered to read and i need to sleep i also smoke weed. nt the best idea in the world but the sleep is amazing. last night is a perfect example. i wouldn't suggest it because its near impossible to get up in the mornings. and when you have o get up at 7....... well it never happens.

xxx

This is a common problem. It sounds like you had anxiety and it turned into chatter.

I recommend using meditation to stop the chatter and bring yourself to peace. I'd also recommend using brain entrainment if it's REALLY bad. I talk about both in this blog post I wrote called Best Insomnia Cure.

If sleeping pills are working for you, that's good, but they do tend to cost a lot over time and have side effects.

If you want to try something else, check out these insomnia home remedies.