[BeautifulDisasters]

Hi everyone, BeautifulDisasters here... I'm really concerned about the fact I haven't been sleeping properly in about two weeks. I'm not manic, just simply not sleeping. Its so confusing.

[CANDC]

beautiful, it is very important to get adequate sleep to remain stable. Your psychiatrist could examine your situation if you inform them and may alter your meds in some way.

[shaun1981]

i suffer with sleep issues every night. i only have a good sleep if i have a drink but i cant do that every night as it is not good for my health or finances. i can be really tired but have stupid thoughts running through my head that i cannot stop, or i go asleep and every little noise wakes me up, and i wake up when i turn over. this is the major reason that i cannot work and sleeping tablets and antidepressants do not help. i have suffered with this problem since i was a teenager. more research needs to be done

[JulFnd]

If your problem is insomnia, sleep hygiene is your first place to go. Sleep hygiene is a series of behaviors and patterns that promote good, healthy, restorative rest:

Consistency: Bodies love patterns and repetition, so go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning. Think about what you do for your kids " They have a bed time and wake up at same time every morning.

Bedtime rituals: We give our kids different bedtime rituals. For adults, if you get into a pattern of something relaxing, it can have that same pro-sleep affect. Try drinking chamomile tea, doing some light reading or gentle stretching, or something relaxing and pleasurable, like taking a warm bath. Getting into a habit of doing something like this every night before bed tends to be helpful. If you go to bed and can't fall asleep in 15 to 20 minutes, get out of bed, go somewhere else and do something relaxing. You don't want to associate the bed with stressful thoughts. You should be happy in bed.

Disconnect: You should only associate your bed for sleep and sex. You should not have a TV in your bedroom, and don't be online reading about world crises or do anything stressful right before you close your eyes. You need to disconnect from the stressful world we live in to this blissful world of sleep. Sleep will be much more effective if you allow yourself time to ease into it — have a transition period that really helps.

Environment: Your bedroom should be dark, cool and quiet. All you need is a comfortable mattress. If you're comfortable, you're on the right mattress.

Sometimes I also have Insomnia!