Unable to fall asleep and the sleep through the night have been like this for a very long time
HI I have such trouble sleeping
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Hello! How is life treating you right now?
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Ok I guess but I can not shutt my brain off and relax
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I see .. so I hear you saying that you are suffering from very bad anxiety?
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I guess, that would be what it is called I just always thought I am unable to sleep???
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Ah I have had this problem myself. Have you consulted with your doctor?
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No but I have been taking melatoning or pm medication but it does not really help either
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I am not sure what sort of medications they are - are they specifically for insomnia?
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Melatonin, for sleep...and like tylenol PM... I also have taken over the counter sleep meds all of them are over the counteer
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I tried those too but did not find them very effective, did you?
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no i do not, but i do not want a prescription afraid of getting hooked
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There are some sleeping pills out there that are not addictive, or at least I believe so
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I am even worried that you could get hooked with the over the counter stuff...it is a rough spot, I see all the night time TV shows...
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I think the over the counter things are generally considered safe but you could ask the pharmacist.
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I guess I could...maybe it is age...
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How old are you?
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I am 56 years old
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Ah, I am in my mid forties, everything starts to get harder health wise after that age don't you think?
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I know it...LOL... things hurt i never even knew I had....
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And sleeping problems start emerging, sigh. Do you get a chance to nap during the day?
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NO I have never been able to sleep during the day unless I was sick, I work fulltime also. so i leave my house at 6 am and get back at 3 pm then dinner and household...
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Sounds like you have a very packed life. Maybe you need more time to yourself to relax?
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Maybe just not sure how to get to that point
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Is there anyone in your home that you can discuss this with? Spouse?
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LOL...you are funny my husband is self employeed I do all his paperwork, and he is not the empathetic kind...
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I hear you on that one too :(. I think you are being put under unnecessary stress
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I think you are right and I am sure I put a lot on that myself by trying to do everything right
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What are the chances of you doing something just for y ourself soon? A spa day maybe?
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I think I will do that ..it as good to talk to you....thanks for letting me vent
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No worries, I have a couple of minutes more to spare if you'd like to talk about something else :)
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NO I do appreciate it I got to get a shower...thanks again
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No problem at all :) can you just wait for the fifteen minute mark before pressing quit, thanks and have a great day
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You too, you are very nice
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