non-stop chatter

I am physically exhausted at day's end and I lie in bed but there is so much chatter going on in my mind I can't fall asleep for hours! Sometimes benadryl helps me fall asleep but at other times the chatter is so incessant the benadryl doesn't take effect.
I have tried the guided imagery stuff but I can't seem to relax into it. I am so uptight.
I have been diagnosed with fibro some time ago. If you can relate and have found something that works for you in terms of falling asleep, kindly advise.
Signed,
Sleepless

Hello I am sorry that you are having a hard time sleeping at this time. Do you have a therapist and DR at this time? If so you may need to call your DR and tell the Dr that you are having a hard time sleeping, so your medication should be adjusted accordingly. If this is not an option at this time, calling a local pharmacy and speaking to a pharmacist who can recommend something stronger or more appropriate may help you to sleep better. Taking a walk after dinner sometimes helps as well, I also limit watching TV (I stop watching TV 1-2 hours before bedtime) and using a computer late at night because the light interferes with my sleep. These are just a few examples that have worked for myself and others who have a hard time getting good REM Sleep. I hope the best for you in the future. Take care and good day. Soidhonia

I'm not on any meds....but your thought on the computer makes me think...I'm gonna try to ignore the computer for a few nights and see what happens....I've dispensed with the tv some two years ago...sure has helped.....

hi Withit,
I have sleep issues also, and one thing I learned from my therapist was that 'Questions' are like search engines for the brain.

When I listened closely to my thoughts, as I would settle in bed I was asking lots of questions which would keep my brain racing for answers.

I agree to shut off the news/computer/tv for a good period of time, and I started by telling myself statements when I was aware of it. it's hard to stay in the present moment ('I'm not going to think about that, I need some sleep'), but it has helped alot to fall asleep and stay asleep.