Can't Sleep? Why Insomnia Shouldn't Be Ignored

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Im 17 years old. Im male. and i never sleep.. So when i cant sleep, i play a video game untill im tired. and when i get tired, i lay down, Shut my eyes, and try so hard to relax and fall asleep.. I usually get tired around 4:00 AM or sometimes even 6:00 AM.. But when i try to sleep.. I cant.. Last 2 night have been WORSE.. When i close my eyes.. they get wet and i get untired.. Right now its 6:00 AM and ive stayed up all night.. I wanna find out why, but im scared.. And yes, i do get some sleep.. 6am-3pm thats 9 hours.. Doesnt ur body need atleast 8 hours of sleep? Someone help me so i can.. Get more help in real life.. Thanks!!
Josh

Josh. of AZ 6:04AM January 26, 2011

I am a fifteen-year-old girl and I've had insomnia problems for almost two years. I think the reason behind my insomnia is my depression which has been getting progressively worse. Some nights I'll wake up and I can't breath. In fifth and fourth grade every other night I would have panic attacks over stupid things. My parents don't really understand or know everything. I haven't every taken any medication for insomnia or depression including sleeping pills or melatonin. I've been learning to go on w/ my day w/ three hours of sleep or less. It's not working. Help!

Marissa of MO 10:44AM January 17, 2011

I have insomnia, and need to find out why

Patty Goodin of NC 4:42PM November 06, 2010

I used to drink 6 large cups of coffee throughout the day and wondered why I had insomnia for months. I cut back and it helped out a lot! I know it's counter-intuitive not to drink coffee when you're tired, but I'd say drink it only in the morning and as minimally as you can, start weaning yourself off. Stop drinking coffee by 3 though. I'm now down to 2 cups a day and I fall asleep much easier.
Sweet dreams!

EL of IL 6:11AM August 05, 2010

the doctors are drug happy
they will keep prescribing drugs instead of finding the real problem thats causing the insomnia

john of NV 1:56PM August 02, 2010

im 18, and the past year ive been having major sleep problems, ill be up til six in the morning almost every night and not be able tosleep. Im not stressed, and i dont have sleep apnea, but i also dont have money to get pills or therapy. so im stuck. lucky for me i can run off very lil sleep.......

Brandy of MO 2:23AM June 26, 2010

My dr. told me to take half an ambien for two days and then stop for one night and repaet half of pill for 2 nites etc...Its been two nights on half a pill and I didn't sleep 1 minute either nights. Does anyone know how long it will take to fall alseep on my own. I don't think I have sleeping disorder, I just took it to sleep for 10 hours a day...now I want off of it ASAP help

deborah of CA 12:51PM June 03, 2010

drink lots of beer.thanks for making ak look dumb.

denise anthony of AK 9:04PM March 10, 2010

drink lots of beer until you pass out...you'll be sure to get your recommended 8 hours of sleep!

007 of AK 4:28PM March 05, 2010

Try acupuncture to improve circullation and readjust your body to more healthy energy and sleep cycles. A little chinese herbal pill called "Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan" is herbal and gentle unlike western pharmaceutical drugs that have long term side effects or dependency. It improves mood and liver. Acupuncture makes me feel refreshed and clear thinking. Poor sleep is a symptom of another problem. Treat the cause not the symptom when the underlying root cause is the bigger problem. I'm drug free and feel great! As we get old, try acupuncture and diet not drugs as the way to longevity.

s the full time mom and worker of MD 9:18AM February 23, 2010