i don't know how to get to sleep at night, any ideas?

Question

Hi, i get body tremors at night when sleeping. Any idea as to why?

Answer 1

Sleep hygiene is the: Place to start. These tips should help. 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 along w light reading, >.

Answer 2

Certain medications: Certain medications, including antidepressants may decrease rem-sleep. Sleep disturbances including sleep apnea or environmental disturbances including repetitive noise may reduce rem-sleep.

Answer 3

Maybe: Human growth hormone (hgh) is particularly released during delta phase of sleep, the deepest sleep level. In an adult, hgh is involved in many pathways involved in maximum tissue and organ performance and minimizes age related breakdown. Remember, it is not necessarily total sleep time but more so the quality and level of delta sleep levels that may be at play.

Answer 4

What is the goal?: You cannot control the amount of rem sleep without medications. Normally there is no advantage in increasing rem selectively. If you are able to achieve enough sleep, you should be ok. If you feel that your are not rested after sleeping, or have some other issues, talk to a sleep specialist.

Answer 5

Get full night sleep: It is the second half of the night that the percentage of time spent in rem sleep is greatest.The trick is to get a full night's sleep. Rem can be suppressed by alcohol, stimulants, and sedatives; avoid caffeine, evening alcohol, and sleeping pills (ask your doc first if prescribed). If waking up tired despite fill night sleep, talk with your doctor about this; you may benefit from a sleep study.

Answer 6

Possibly the jaw: Most headaches that occur while sleeping are related to clenching or grinding your teeth. These headaches typically occur on the sides of the head and forehead and radiate into the ear. You should see your primary doctor and possibly your dentist.

Answer 7

Headaches: Multiple causes. You need to see your primary care specialist for a thorough work up. It could a simple cause of nasal congestion as gravity works against us when we lay down. Think about it. But headaches are difficult to diagnose without a thorough evaluation.

Answer 8

DUST MITES: There is always something to bite you if you are not in your bed. Dust mites from the floor, small spiders, ants, bed bugs, insects and mosquitoes.

Answer 9

Good sleep hygiene: Establish good sleep hygiene and patterns. Go to bed a the same time at night, avoid excess alcohol, food, and exercise prior to sleep, make sure your room is darkened and quiet, and don't "clock watch".

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