Sleep problems

[Eishiba]

I'm not sure where this question should go. It's not really a prayer but more of advice.

So I have struggled with falling asleep. It's always taken a long time to fall asleep. I usually go to bed to try get 7 hours of sleep. It's currently nearly 1 am and can't sleepand I have to be up at 6am. I have tried things like Unisom but it doesn't really help. I always end up feeling like I have a sleeping pill hang over the next day.

Now I'm sure alot of people would get less sleep one night and then have an easy time falling asleep the next night. Not me. It doesn't matter how much or how little I get. I'm always in bed laying awake. I tend to get frustrated alot also. I have to go many days before I'm tired enough to fall asleep even relatively soon.

When I finally do fall asleep I don't stay asleep. I have lots of waking up. Now I did get tested for sleep apnea. The said my apneas were minor. I forget the term they used for me waking up without suffocating. This they said I would need medicine for which is more sleeping pills.

Another problem I have is waking up in the morning and driving to work and trying not to fall asleep at the wheel. I have to go to work and can't really afford to call in every chance I don't sleep well. I'm single and don't have any roommates or really really) have many friends to drive me. It's also to a different city.

I guess this turned into a bit of prayer request because after going day after day sleep deprived I tend to wonder why in the world God would make me deal with this. Unfortunately it's also not really in me to just read the Bible during these times. I just can't focus on much anything other than just getting through things. I don't really think God will be upset for trying to sleep.

If I could have some prayer and advice I would appreciate it.

 

[tturt]

Read these tips ear,lier:

Avoid eating "heavy" meals before bedtime & stop eating a couple of hrs beforehand

Have a bedtime around 10 if you want to get up around 6

Keep the same schedule on your days off

Take a shower before bedtime

Keep bedroom around 68 degrees

Avoid doing other activities in bed like watching TV, eating, etc

Be relaxed. If u start worrying, set another time to worry.

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Also, there's the Sleep Doctor on YT.

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Suggestions: stop drinking several hrs before bedtime to avoid having to pee during the night.

Meditate (just means focus on God & His Word) such as on Psa 91. There's so much symbolism in this chapter KJV, can use another version such as MSG, NLT, & TPT.

 

[LoricaLady]

I have had problems with insomnia from time to time. First, it helps terrifically if you go to bed and wake up at the same time. This causes your adrenals to function at their best in accordance with your circadian rhythms. And getting to sleep at 11 at night has been found to be the most beneficial for your brain.

I’m guessing you’ve tried melatonin. I have personally taken, at times of insomnia, up to seven pills. It’s good for you, is known to have no harmful effects, and is not expensive, but you know what worked the best for me?

This is based on research. Eat an egg or two with some meat shortly before going to bed. There is natural melatonin in the egg and the protein is shown to help with sleep inducement also.

But the Lord knows what is best for you personally, and I pray you will be led to that.

Also not being able to sleep at night and then being sleepy during the day can sometimes be a symptom of adrenal insufficiency. This is generally not diagnosed or even recognized.

I’m not saying you have that, but if you’re curious, you might want to check out the website called stopthethyroidmadness.com
where among many other things you will see an informal test for low adrenal just with a flashlight in your eyes.

I pray you will be led to good sleep consistently.

Oh, I just thought of two other things. I hate to mention the last one, but it is an ultra common problem. Do you feel itchy at night? If not, just forget when I’m going to say. But if you do feel itchy, it can be, according to research, a symptom of liver problems that need to be addressed.

Itchiness at night can also be a symptom of parasites in the intestinal tract and even in the bloodstream. I’m certainly not saying you have these. But a famous naturopath named
Huldah Clark tested thousands of people and found that everyone, including her own family, had some of them. They’re sneaky little devils. And they can really hurt your health in many ways.

 

[ozso]

Try melatonin. Try scenting you pillow with lavender. It triggers something that helps you fall asleep. Completely chill an hour before bed. Don't engage in any activities, even if you find them relaxing. See if cutting out caffeine helps. Look up "sleep hygiene" for tips. I'm typing this right now because I woke up way to early and I'm hoping to get back to sleep.

 

[saved24]

So sorry about your lack of sleep. Many of us have gone through that, not fun. Some of my friends on Christian Forums helped me. One told me to take melatonin and the other chamomile tea. I found, for me, taking them both helps. It works for me about 99% of the time. The Lord loves you and is with you and does not wish bad for you. He has good plans for you. ( Jeremiah 29:11 )

 

[tturt]

would check out the dosage of melatonin if you decide to go that route. There is a time released variety.

Some experts are concerned about the larger doses & it being given to children.

 

[RileyG]

May God bless you in his love

 

[tdidymas]

I'm not sure where this question should go. It's not really a prayer but more of advice.

So I have struggled with falling asleep. It's always taken a long time to fall asleep. I usually go to bed to try get 7 hours of sleep. It's currently nearly 1 am and can't sleepand I have to be up at 6am. I have tried things like Unisom but it doesn't really help. I always end up feeling like I have a sleeping pill hang over the next day.

Now I'm sure alot of people would get less sleep one night and then have an easy time falling asleep the next night. Not me. It doesn't matter how much or how little I get. I'm always in bed laying awake. I tend to get frustrated alot also. I have to go many days before I'm tired enough to fall asleep even relatively soon.

When I finally do fall asleep I don't stay asleep. I have lots of waking up. Now I did get tested for sleep apnea. The said my apneas were minor. I forget the term they used for me waking up without suffocating. This they said I would need medicine for which is more sleeping pills.

Another problem I have is waking up in the morning and driving to work and trying not to fall asleep at the wheel. I have to go to work and can't really afford to call in every chance I don't sleep well. I'm single and don't have any roommates or really really) have many friends to drive me. It's also to a different city.

I guess this turned into a bit of prayer request because after going day after day sleep deprived I tend to wonder why in the world God would make me deal with this. Unfortunately it's also not really in me to just read the Bible during these times. I just can't focus on much anything other than just getting through things. I don't really think God will be upset for trying to sleep.

If I could have some prayer and advice I would appreciate it.

Father, please help Eishiba to get enough sleep.

Advice:
1. Don't eat or drink anything having caffeine - coffee, tea, energy drink, chocolate, soft drinks, etc.
2. Try eliminating dairy products from your diet for a few days (excess dairy products make me sleepless).
3. Eliminate excitement late at night - you should be calming your mind, "winding down."
4. Quote scripture from memory when you go to bed or if you wake up at night (this helps me a lot).
5. In my experience, sleep aids cause problems more than helping. I no longer use them.
6. Try reducing your sugar consumption.

 

[tturt]

Reading over the responses. Must definitely agree with Lorical Lady "But the Lord knows what is best for you personally, and I pray you will be led to that."

 

[William J]

I can definitely sympathize with have difficulty getting to sleep. I pray that God would cause you to get a refreshing night's sleep.

 

[Rescued One]

I'm not sure where this question should go. It's not really a prayer but more of advice.

So I have struggled with falling asleep. It's always taken a long time to fall asleep. I usually go to bed to try get 7 hours of sleep. It's currently nearly 1 am and can't sleepand I have to be up at 6am. I have tried things like Unisom but it doesn't really help. I always end up feeling like I have a sleeping pill hang over the next day.

Now I'm sure alot of people would get less sleep one night and then have an easy time falling asleep the next night. Not me. It doesn't matter how much or how little I get. I'm always in bed laying awake. I tend to get frustrated alot also. I have to go many days before I'm tired enough to fall asleep even relatively soon.

When I finally do fall asleep I don't stay asleep. I have lots of waking up. Now I did get tested for sleep apnea. The said my apneas were minor. I forget the term they used for me waking up without suffocating. This they said I would need medicine for which is more sleeping pills.

Another problem I have is waking up in the morning and driving to work and trying not to fall asleep at the wheel. I have to go to work and can't really afford to call in every chance I don't sleep well. I'm single and don't have any roommates or really really) have many friends to drive me. It's also to a different city.

I guess this turned into a bit of prayer request because after going day after day sleep deprived I tend to wonder why in the world God would make me deal with this. Unfortunately it's also not really in me to just read the Bible during these times. I just can't focus on much anything other than just getting through things. I don't really think God will be upset for trying to sleep.

If I could have some prayer and advice I would appreciate it.

Cut back or eliminate caffeine? Try sound machine with relaxing or boring noise?

 

[Dave Darling]

I'm not sure where this question should go. It's not really a prayer but more of advice.

So I have struggled with falling asleep. It's always taken a long time to fall asleep. I usually go to bed to try get 7 hours of sleep. It's currently nearly 1 am and can't sleepand I have to be up at 6am. I have tried things like Unisom but it doesn't really help. I always end up feeling like I have a sleeping pill hang over the next day.

Now I'm sure alot of people would get less sleep one night and then have an easy time falling asleep the next night. Not me. It doesn't matter how much or how little I get. I'm always in bed laying awake. I tend to get frustrated alot also. I have to go many days before I'm tired enough to fall asleep even relatively soon.

When I finally do fall asleep I don't stay asleep. I have lots of waking up. Now I did get tested for sleep apnea. The said my apneas were minor. I forget the term they used for me waking up without suffocating. This they said I would need medicine for which is more sleeping pills.

Another problem I have is waking up in the morning and driving to work and trying not to fall asleep at the wheel. I have to go to work and can't really afford to call in every chance I don't sleep well. I'm single and don't have any roommates or really really) have many friends to drive me. It's also to a different city.

I guess this turned into a bit of prayer request because after going day after day sleep deprived I tend to wonder why in the world God would make me deal with this. Unfortunately it's also not really in me to just read the Bible during these times. I just can't focus on much anything other than just getting through things. I don't really think God will be upset for trying to sleep.

If I could have some prayer and advice I would appreciate it.

Praying now! Lord God I lift up Eishiba to You right now and I pray for Your intervention in his current situation and that You would deliver him completely Lord of insomnia, I pray for a restful night sleep every night and that he would also stay asleep and not wake up during the night!

Something you might want to try, I have found a supplement called Sulphorophane, it is a substance contained in broccoli, I have been taking it and it makes you drowsy, it will totally knock me out within like 45 minutes of taking it, it is harmless, just something found in broccoli. You can find it on amazon. I also take melatonin and that will also knock me out.