I can't sleep through the night anymore. Can I re-learn? And should I be worried about my sleep, given that I'm not tired? [more inside]
posted by decathecting on Oct 12, 2009 - 18 answers

Is there any way to become a deeper sleeper without medication? [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras on Sep 11, 2009 - 37 answers

Does anyone have recommendations for dealing with wicked, terrible insomnia that seems to be caused by something I'm breathing in (judging by my racing heartbeat, constriction in my chest, and burning eyes)? Multiple Chemical Sensitivities are a part of this, so anyone with this who has learned a trick for controlling indoor air quality - please help me!!! [more inside]
posted by bross12 on Sep 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Recommendations for an MD who can help with long-term sleep problems, (SE) WA state [more inside]
posted by queseyo on Aug 16, 2009 - 1 answer

Doctor-Filter: I have an appointment scheduled to see a doctor this afternoon about some... sensitive issues. I'm wondering how free I should be with the information I give them, and whether or not certain factors might discourage them from giving me the treatment I feel like I need. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Please help me sleep. Please :( [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Jul 28, 2009 - 50 answers

How can I make my office more comfortable so that I can take naps over lunch? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jul 21, 2009 - 29 answers

Questions on post-breakup insomnia, anxiety, and making decisions about my future. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2009 - 23 answers

How am I suppose to decide on a major when I have no real hobbies, interest, or passions for anything. Other than sleep or a good book I don't really do anything. I'm not the greatest writer and you can't support a family with sleep so what so I do to find something I truly enjoy. Something that actually will make me look forward to the day while I'm wasting away in minimum wage jobs while I decide on a major; After 60 semester hours at my school you have no choice.
posted by isopropyl on Mar 11, 2009 - 31 answers

Why does red wine keep only me awake? [more inside]
posted by tdischino on Oct 13, 2008 - 16 answers

Is there any supplement I can add to 5-HTP to help me sleep at night? Or do I need to try something different instead? I'd rather not... Reasons & stuff inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 - 23 answers

Why does lunesta sometimes work beautifully and sometimes do nothing at all? [more inside]
posted by mostlymartha on Sep 15, 2008 - 5 answers

I need some sleep advice: I a 37 year old man and on this past Saturday night, I pulled an all-niter to finish a project (haven't stayed up all night for 7 years). I took a ~2hr nap Sunday afternoon, and then couldn't sleep all night. I also just upped my dosage of Vyvanse. There's also more detail inside. Please help me get back through today and back on track. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Sep 8, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some reputable American websites which will ship supplements internationally? More inside specifically regarding melatonin. [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks on Aug 15, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm immune to sleep. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Jul 27, 2008 - 27 answers

One of the most common recommendations for insomniacs is to not use a bedroom for anything but sleeping (and sex, though I suspect that's a compromise to reality). And that's helped a lot. But... now I've crammed my entire life into my living room, because I have a one-bedroom apartment. And it's cramped! [more inside]
posted by Tomorrowful on Jul 5, 2008 - 12 answers

I haven't been able to sleep for around 60 hours. What to do? [more inside]
posted by matkline on Jun 25, 2008 - 31 answers

Dear Type A personality, what helps you ward off insomnia? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jun 19, 2008 - 20 answers

My prescription is ourageous for brand name temazepam and my pharmacy doesn't offer any generics of it. Why would one pharmacy carry it and others not? Where can I find it.
posted by isopropyl on May 20, 2008 - 4 answers

Every night when I get in bed I have an existential crisis that makes falling asleep difficult. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2008 - 46 answers

Why can't I sleep through the night? How can I keep myself slumbering soundly? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat on Apr 25, 2008 - 20 answers

Our little boy (he'll be 4 in June) wakes up most nights and can't get back to sleep for up to 3 hours. He suffers from occasional myoclonic seizures when he's tired, which complicate things some nights - but not all. He doesn't cry and this isn't the usual toddler sleep problem. It's more like chronic insomnia. What to do? We're all affected by this, obviously! [more inside]
posted by dowcrag on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Why does alcohol disrupt my sleep? Is there anything I can do to minimize this disruption? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Feb 24, 2008 - 24 answers

After heading for the gym, I only manage to get a few hours of sleep. [more inside]
posted by Sharcho on Feb 18, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for cheap, deep-in-the-ear earbuds for listening to audiobooks. The sound quality doesn't have to be great, because I won't use them to listen to music. I want cheap ones, because I inevitably break headphones, and I don't want to have to spend $100 every month. On the other hand, I'm willing to spend $20 a month if I have to. In-the-ear, because I don't want to keep my wife awake with "leaking" sound. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 20, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I fix my dog's sleep schedule? [more inside]
posted by judith on Oct 15, 2007 - 8 answers

I don't know how to nap. [more inside]
posted by timory on Sep 24, 2007 - 29 answers

What do I do when insomnia pays a call? I know how to avoid insomnia but when I don't succeed, what the hell do I do? I mean, aside from TV and books, is it an insane time to start a project? Do my taxes? How does the hive mind cope with the hours between 3:30 and 6:00 when not asleep?
posted by From Bklyn on Aug 20, 2007 - 19 answers

How to balance sleep problems with a collegiate lifestyle? [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo on Aug 15, 2007 - 11 answers

[BabyFilter] Do you have any tips for dealing with (and surviving) post-partum insomnia? [more inside]
posted by theNonsuch on Jul 10, 2007 - 17 answers

I use Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCl) as a sleep aid. I take between 25 and 50 mg each night. Is this bad? [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras on Apr 30, 2007 - 33 answers

Last night I got absolutely no sleep at all (insomnia brought on by being upset about something). Now today I feel crazy tired and really queasy. [more inside]
posted by silverstatue on Mar 9, 2007 - 30 answers

Why am I waking up exactly one hour after I fall asleep... with a giant urge to urinate... almost every night? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 28, 2007 - 14 answers

How do I stop the cat stampede? [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty on Feb 1, 2007 - 25 answers

Just as I'm falling asleep, I'm startled awake. Either it's a rush of that nervous "butterflies" in my stomach or it's a twitch in a muscle. Then I'm wide awake again. Every time I try to fall asleep it happens, waking me up. It's been getting worse over the past week or two, and last night I got no sleep at all. What is this and what can I do about it?
posted by Abraxas5 on Jan 21, 2007 - 13 answers

Help my girlfriend deal with stress so she (and I) can sleep. [more inside]
posted by SanctiCrucis05 on Dec 7, 2006 - 46 answers

Can I have narcolepsy and insomnia, or am I just another cad with cyberchondria? [more inside]
posted by JeremiahBritt on Oct 26, 2006 - 8 answers

Has anyone had any problems switching from Ambien to Ambien CR? [more inside]
posted by bibliowench on Aug 12, 2006 - 9 answers

What is there to do in the middle of the night in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by moss on Mar 15, 2006 - 11 answers

How do you insomniacs socialize? [more inside]
posted by saysthis on Jan 23, 2006 - 12 answers

Want to get healthier. In which order should I fix my three vices for optimal success? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2006 - 29 answers

My girlriend can't sleep... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2006 - 18 answers

Weird things happen when I sleep. I thought this happened to other people too. Then, tonight, when I mentioned it to my mother she said, "No, that's never happened to me." What is it? Is there an explanation? [more inside]
posted by generic230 on Dec 26, 2005 - 46 answers

How do I break a 12+ year old habit of staying up too late? Is there such a thing as being addicted to staying up late? Or would it be addiction to sleep deprivation? [more inside]
posted by twiggy on Nov 10, 2005 - 31 answers

Having a lot of trouble sleeping lately... [more inside]
posted by unccivil on Oct 18, 2005 - 20 answers

My insomnia is driving me nuts... [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Oct 12, 2005 - 21 answers

sleep problems [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Jul 19, 2005 - 14 answers

I'll be going to the hospital for a CPAP fitting tomorrow night, which is a follow-up to a sleep study I had a few months ago. I've been reluctant to schedule the follow-up because in the previous sleep study I barely slept at all. I'd really prefer not to repeat that... [more inside]
posted by emptybowl on Apr 27, 2005 - 16 answers

Two caffeine-related questions regarding its effect on taste and sleep. [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Mar 7, 2005 - 19 answers

Sometimes after a night of drinking, I will wake up after sleeping only about six hours, sometimes less, and no matter what I do I can't get back to sleep. What's going on? [+] [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Jan 29, 2005 - 20 answers