Sleep Issues: Infant
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~ Having Trouble with Insomnia
Asked by J.J. from New York
on May 22, 2008
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Does anyone have any good recommendations on help with insomnia? I have had blood work done and nothing stands out as a reason for it. I follow all of the "normal" r...
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- Try drinking a cup of Yogi brand bedtime tea before bed, and it works even better if you combine it with a chamomile tea bag in the same mug - you'll sleep like a baby...
- There are many good suggestions listed here. Meditation, yoga, relaxing music. Non-medical ways are always the best to try first. If you watch TV, keep in mind that yo...
- I had terrible insomnia myself and also got checked out and followed all the sleep hygiene rules. Finally I started getting acupuncture treatments and taking the acup...
Pregnancy Insomnia
Asked by B.S. from Tampa
on May 25, 2010
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Can anyone recommend anything for ths? I am not sleeping at all!
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- It's OK to take products that contain diphenhydramine (Benadryl's active ingredient) during pregnancy. I had to use them through both of mine. Insomnia is an issue b...
- Hello dear, I was a major insomniac the last several months (just had baby last week). I tried the Benadryl option, which works, but for me, Benadryl sleep isn't re...
- When I went through this, I just got up and either read books, ate an apple (I craved them) worked on organizing things around the house that needed to be done before ...
Husband's Sleep
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on April 28, 2010
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I have been trying to google this and can't seem to find any answers so I thought I 'd ask here. My poor husband has been waking up about an hour and a half to 2 hour...
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- As we mature (get older) this is not unusual. Ask your parents and grandparents they will tell you this. This is why older folks seem to be up and about so early. ...
- Hi R., My husband has NO problem falling asleep but after a while will wake up and not be able to go back to sleep. Sometimes it's later into the night, sometimes i...
- Gosh, poor guy. I don't have a clue how to help him. I only know that when this happens to my kids I give them warm milk! Maybe you could call a natural grocery store ...
Can't Sleep
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on January 30, 2012
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Normally I go to bed between 11:30 and 12:30, and fall asleep between 12:30 and 1:30. For the past week, I haven't been able to fall asleep till at least 3am, and last...
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- I had insomnia before my kids, now i have 3 kids under 5... so sleep is a rare occurrence for me. I know my attitude suffers. I dont have much to offer, the only thing...
- Count your breathes. Works like a dream! (ha) ONE on the inhale TWO on the exhale one.... two....
- Wait a sec- My original answer didn't address the underlying cause here. Did you just say that you're about to buy a HOUSE with someone you're NOT MARRIED TO? Are you ...
Anyone Familiar with Sleep Disorders?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on August 6, 2006
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My husband has had difficulty sleeping normally since I know him - he doesn't fall asleep till 2-3 in morning and tosses a lot and then he cannot wake up in the mornin...
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- I agree with Katari. If he is on an antidepressant, that could be the culprit. I was put on Zoloft for post-partum depression. Before the medication, the depression...
- Hi. My husband has sleep apnea. He went for sleep tests to see if he needed the cpap machine. Thankfully he didnt. Once he lost weight, he was fine. He very well could...
- Hi, Has he ever tried acupuncture? Or a massage? These things could help or some herbal tea. If he is open to it I would go to a local herb shop or whole foods and...
Have Had Insomnia Bouts Since Being Pregnant and Baby Is Now 13 Months!
Asked by K.T. from Sarasota
on June 5, 2007
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I was just wondering if anyone has dealt with this and if you have any ideas that are more homeopathic. I am not much into getting medicated, if at all possible.
T...
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- K., I've always had a hard time falling asleep, but never paid any min to it until my husband went to a Dr. for sleep apnea. My husband went through all tests...
- Hello, K.. I have had to deal with insomnia before. I found the best thing for me is after I have gotten the kids in bed usually around 8 not later than 8:30 deal wi...
- K., Believe it or not, my doctor told me to take 1 Benadryl at bedtime. That is what is actually in Tylenol PM to make you sleepy. You can check the label. She sai...
Sleep Deprived
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on July 23, 2008
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I have been having trouble sleeping for about 3 weeks now and so I saw my doctor yesterday. He gave me this sleeping pill roxerem, but it didn't work. It might be beca...
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- Oh my gosh! You have to be gentle on yourself. I had a hard time doing that when I was in school full time and trying to work and manage a family on the side. It wa...
- Start by examining your lifestyle. Are you eating nutritiously, getting moderate exercise each day (even if it is just a 30 minute walk), and managing your stressors?...
- Ask him to test your thyroid - overactive thyroid can make it very difficult to fall asleep.
Hubby Sleep Walking Diagnosed as Sleep Apnea??
Asked by L.N. from Minneapolis
on October 4, 2011
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My husband has slept walked sporadically the 5 years of marriage. It was mainly when we were traveling and he was in a new bed. A few months ago he was under a lot o...
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- This is the truth.. Sleep apnea does cause sleep walking. I have a very good friend that actually woke up in her car! The engine was running! That was the last str...
- Here is the thing with attacking in their sleep, you wouldn't realize it at the time because you are sleeping, you can move away from them. My ex, both my sons have...
- Take sleep apnea seriously, try what they recommend. They could be wrong but if they arent and caught it early thats great. Its no joke, you can die from it very easily.
Constant Headaches from Too Little Sleep
Asked by A.D. from Honolulu
on March 8, 2008
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Ever since i was little, if i didnt get enough sleep, I would get these horrible headaches and they got worse when i looked down (ex. picking something up off the grou...
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- Hello. I completely understand your issue! I have a sleep disorder which I have had since college. I need lots of sleep too and as a new mom you get sporadic sleep ...
- Hi A., Usually there is no big problem but gee wiz, I think some blood tests are in order, have you had your thyroid checked? It's so quick and difinitve a test. If y...
- Hi A., Try drinking more water and rest when you can. If the headaches continue, try drinking a cup of coffee- contrary to how it sounds, the caffeine should make yo...
Getting a Baby to Sleep
Asked by B.M. from Washington DC
on August 12, 2010
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Ok so my baby girl is almost 15 months.. I've started weening her from the breast.. I no longer give her the breast at nap time.. I rock her to sleep without milk or a...
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- Jumping on the bandwagon - she needs to learn to self soothe, which she is PLENTY old enough to be doing. Put her in her bed at naptime, give her maybe a sippy of wat...
- Couple of things, try rocking faster or try holding her, stand up, and with her in your arms like a small baby, swing her next to your body back and forth....it's grea...
- Maybe also use white noise or music.
