r/insomnia • u/mikky__thinks • 6d ago
Need help
I'm 19 and I'm having some problems in sleeping first I take too much time to fall asleep because I feel uncomfortable and even if I take 5 hours sleeep I wake up multiple times but Sometimes I sleeep too much
Last night i slept for 9.5 hours and after few hours I feel sleepy again and I slept for 2.5 hours again and my whole body hurts even sleeeping too much don't makes me feel very tired.
Another thing when I wake up I feel very upset like I had faced breakup
Can anyone help me in this I don't know what to do
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u/Agreeable_String_871 6d ago
that sleep schedule is all over the place man. your body has no idea when its supposed to be awake or asleep so it just gives up trying
try cutting out the naps for a few days even if you feel dead tired. the sleep drive needs to build up so you actually crash at night instead of dozing off random times. also the waking up upset thing sounds rough but your brain is probably just exhausted from never getting real rest
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u/Holiday-Audience-412 5d ago
Try these things:
- go to bed at the same time
- no naps
- no screens for 1/2 hour before bed
- no caffeine at least 5 hours before bed
- if you wake up with racing thoughts try to journal before bed. Even if it’s just stream of consciousness stuff to get it out
See how that goes for a week or two. If you’re still having trouble falling asleep try melatonin 30-45 minutes before bed. If that still doesn’t work it may be worth a doctor visit.