I have been getting horrible sleep for the last couple months, and have tried a ton of different things to get better. Right now, every night I have to use the bathroom sometime. No big deal. But when I go back to bed, my sleeping is rather chaotic. My dreams consist of whatever is currently on my mind (if I played volleyball the day before, I might think about volleyball, or a project at work). In my dreams, everything seems real. I have conversations with people, accomplish tasks, etc. I then wake up and have to remember what was real and what wasn't. Makes everything confusing. And not only that, I feel very worn out mentally, and I can't do advanced thinking as well right now.
I'm not depressed or stressed out or anything like that, but I need this to stop
This is what I've tried:
-reading a book before I get to bed
-bought a memory foam mattress pad
-bought a new pillow
-made my room darker
-getting a hard work out so I am tired
Instead of melatonin supplements, you can try meditation. Melatonin is produced a couple of hours a night while we sleep (typically 11 pm - 2 am); meditating (deep breathing and gradual relaxation) gets your melatonin naturally going and helps you sleep better.
If you haven't slept well for a while then you're going to have to invest a couple of weeks into catching up on your sleep and building a solid routine for sleep.
Sounds like you're a light sleeper (someone who has a hard time staying asleep and wakes up frequently), it could be due to environmental factors. Like, noises or light may keep you awake so you may want to invest in earplugs and eye-masks. If you do wind up using earplugs or eye-masks to stay asleep, don't use them for long-periods of time (over a month or so) because it messes up your ability to wake-up naturally.
*Light* exercise earlier in the day (preferably in the morning) is much better for a good nights rest. By putting your body into peak performance during the day, you're body will want to naturally unwind when it is dark. Diet is a huge component. Sugar, simple carbohydrates and other stimulants are abundant in the ordinary diet - even if you keep your stimulant foods to the morning or noontime you can still greatly influence your ability to fall asleep. You would want to reduce your alcohol, caffeine, and sugar intake for at least eight hours before going to bed.
The problem is that you cannot catch up on your sleep the way that many of us think we can. You don't just oversleep one day and you've caught up; you actually have to earn it back over a longer period of time than most people are willing to indulge. If you've missed about an hours worth of sleep for a week, then you'd add an additional 20 or so minutes to your sleep regime every day for about two weeks.
When you work on getting your sleep cycle back to normal: make sure you're adding the additional time to the end of your sleep time. Because if you start to go to bed earlier (in order to catch up on sleep) and you're not a night owl, you'll train to body to sleep earlier - instead, you'd rather train your body to sleep later. This usually means tweaking your morning routine - but it's not that hard.
You'll definitely, however, want to consult with a doctor if you've had difficulty falling asleep for more than a couple of months. Chronic insomnia can be an effect of a serious illness (or general poor health) and can be the cause for a serious illness or general poor health. Sleep deficiency depresses the immune system, sex drive, and can lead to heart disease, headaches, depression, and chronic fatigue. It’s hard to suggest remedies for lack of sleep because of the many factors influencing sleep deprivation: anxiety and stress, diet, indigestion, pain, lack of exercise, stimulants, aging, hormones, etc. Only a certified doctor can determine what factor is keeping you from getting the sleep you need.
If you want to go the supplement route, 5-HTP*, melatonin*, passionflower, valerian*, calcium-magnesium*, and vitamin B12 are good supplements.
*5-HTP should not be taken without a doctor consultation because, if taking it unnecessarily, you can cause a serotonin disorder and leave yourself at a high-risk for chronic insomnia, paranoia, anxiety, depression, and a hoard of other unpleasant mental health issues. Valerian should not be taken without monitoring from a doctor because of its known side effects. Calcium-magnesium and iron should not be taken without a doctor’s consent or input because of toxicity issues (plus, many people wind up taking supplements that are the equivalent of dirt - you would definitely want a doctor to give the thumbs up or down on the type of supplement you take).
So long as you are consistent in your practices to stay asleep (meaning you spend more than two weeks getting your sleep cycle underway) you should prevail.
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This pet bed is made with a faux suede and soft plush with waterproof and skid-free base. Filled with real memory foam for maximum comfort, the orthopedic pet bed offers a zippered opening for easy cover removal and care.Color options: Mocha/brownFaux suede and soft plush with waterproof and skid-free baseFilled with real memory foam for maximum comfortZippered opening for easy cover removalWaterproof lining for easy cleaningCare instructions: Machine washableDimensions: 39 inches long x 28 inches wide x 3 inches high
This pet bed is made with a faux suede and soft plush with waterproof and skid-free base. Filled with real memory foam for maximum comfort, the orthopedic pet bed offers a zippered opening for easy cover removal and care.Color options: Mocha/brownFaux suede and soft plush with waterproof and skid-free baseFill type: Real memory foam for maximum comfortZippered opening for easy cover removalWaterproof lining for easy cleaningCare instructions: Machine washableDimensions: 32 inches long x 24 inches wide x 3 inches highModel: M06HKF/ZS-M
This pet bed is made with a faux suede and soft plush with waterproof and skid-free base. Filled with real memory foam for maximum comfort, the orthopedic pet bed offers a zippered opening for easy cover removal and care.Color options: Mocha/brownFaux suede and soft plush with waterproof and skid-free baseFill type: Real memory foam for maximum comfortZippered opening for easy cover removalWaterproof lining for easy cleaningCare instructions: Machine washableDimensions: 24 inches long x 18 inches wide x 2 inches highModel: M06HKF/ZS-S
Dogpedic is a pad sleep system that provides comfort and body support. Designed for ultimate comfort, the Dogpedic combines memory foam to conform to your dog s body with support foam to support your dog s overall weight. Surrounding the foam is a waterproof liner that protects against stains, odors, and allergens. The Dogpedic also features a machine-washable soft suede cover with a non-slip grip bottom. It keeps your dog cozy.Features include:. Combination of memory and supporting foam that conforms to your dog's body, and support your dog's overall weight. Relieves the pain of arthritis, hip dysplasia, joint and muscle stiffness. Memory Foam never loses its shape, providing years of comfort & support. Waterproof Liner. Keeps DogPedic free from stains & odors. Stops liquids from entering memory foam. Extends the life of your DogPedic. Prevents the growth of allergens. Soft Suede Cover. Keeps your dog cozy. Machine washable. Protects memory foam bed from normal wear & tear. Has an extra long zipper making it
Dogpedic is a pad sleep system that provides comfort and body support. Designed for ultimate comfort the Dogpedic combines memory foam to conform to your dog s body with support foam to support your dog s overall weight. Surrounding the foam is a waterproof liner that protects against stains odors and allergens. The Dogpedic also features a machinewashable soft suede cover with a nonslip grip bottom. It keeps your dog cozy.Features include:. Combination of memory and supporting foam that conforms to your dog s body and support your dog s overall weight. Relieves the pain of arthritis hip dysplasia joint and muscle stiffness. Memory Foam never loses its shape providing years of comfort amp; support. Waterproof Liner. Keeps DogPedic free from stains amp; odors. Stops liquids from entering memory foam. Extends the life of your DogPedic. Prevents the growth of allergens. Soft Suede Cover. Keeps your dog cozy. Machine washable. Protects memory foam bed from normal wear amp; tear. Has an extra long zipper making it easy to remove. Nonslip grip bottom makes it safe to use on all floors. Dimensions: 33 l x 24 w x 4 h. For dogs weighing up to 75 lbs.
Dogpedic is a pad sleep system that provides comfort and body support. Designed for ultimate comfort the Dogpedic combines memory foam to conform to your dog s body with support foam to support your dog s overall weight. Surrounding the foam is a waterproof liner that protects against stains odors and allergens. The Dogpedic also features a machinewashable soft suede cover with a nonslip grip bottom. It keeps your dog cozy.Features include:. Combination of memory and supporting foam that conforms to your dog s body and support your dog s overall weight. Relieves the pain of arthritis hip dysplasia joint and muscle stiffness. Memory Foam never loses its shape providing years of comfort amp; support. Waterproof Liner. Keeps DogPedic free from stains amp; odors. Stops liquids from entering memory foam. Extends the life of your DogPedic. Prevents the growth of allergens. Soft Suede Cover. Keeps your dog cozy. Machine washable. Protects memory foam bed from normal wear amp; tear. Has an extra long zipper making it easy to remove. Nonslip grip bottom makes it safe to use on all floors. Dimensions: 26 l x 43 w x 4 h. Supports dogs up to 150 lbs.
I'm getting a new camper and the matteress in it is pretty cheap.I've been looking on e-bay and can't decide on a mattteress pad..can anyone give me some pros and or cons to help me decide? Thank you
I have tried both and definitely prefer a feather bed mattress topper to the memory foam. The feather topper will last longer than the memory foam, will cost less and is hypo-allergenic... Also, keep in mind that mattress mites can't get into feather toppers (if you choose a quality one). Another thing about memory foam is that if you get hot easily in bed and sweat, memory foam makes it worse, since it is basically a synthetic fiber that doesn't let your skin breath. As for feather toppers, they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer...
Do not get a futon they are so uncomfortable. They might feel okay at first, but once the stuffing inside gets compacted down, it is so uncomfortable. Memory foam is so much better. It prevents you from having any body parts fall asleep. Memory foam is the best. Trust me I've had two futons before and each time it sucked after awhile.
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the foam I bought was 4" and it took almost all day
Do not get a futon they are so uncomfortable. They might feel okay at first, but once the stuffing inside gets compacted down, it is so uncomfortable. Memory foam is so much better. It prevents you from having any body parts fall asleep. Memory foam is the best. Trust me I've had two futons before and each time it sucked after awhile.