I have severe insomnia, i don't sleep till about 8am if i do sleep. i'm constantly tired, tried diazapam & it didn't work. what can i do?

There is help: Talk to your physician, you may need a sleep study. Also sleep hygiene is important as well. Getting on a routine. Learning to wind down. No naps during the day. Read more about it under patient information http://umm.Edu/programs/sleep.

Delayed Phase Disord: You have a delayed phase sleep disorder.Please see a sleep doctor regarding any further work-up and treatment. Best wishes.

Adrenal problem: Are stressed? Do you have low blood pressure? Do you crave salt or chocolate? Does your heart race at times? You need to get several labs checked like cbc, cmp, thyroid profile with tsh, and cortisol levels as the first step. From there, we can answer a few questions and get closer to what may have. An endocrinologist may be to help you.

Agree w previous : Answers. Here are some of those sleep hygiene tips. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized ; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin are good.

Cbti and insomnia: it may also be helpful to enlist the help of a behavioral specialist who specializes in treatment of insomnia with what is called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. You may also want to check out some online programs and information through a program call SHUTi: www.shuti.me