My son is almost 9. He suffers from mild anxiety, and very often can't sleep at night. He gets plenty of exercise most days as he plays sports year round. He reads at night, but this doesn't always do the trick. He's a very intense kid, and rather than cut down on the sports (which very often is the source of his stress, even though he loves playing) I'd like to manage the anxiety. I think some sort of guided sleep meditation might be really useful here, and I'd love some recommendations. Most of what I've found so far either is sort of corny and a little babyish, or is not specific to sleep and is more about mindfulness and not as good for relaxation. Thanks!
posted by missuswayne
on Mar 11, 2013 -
18 answers
Last night I slept for five hours and 45 minutes. For the last 20 years. I've tried many of the frequently recommended solutions such as melatonin and environmental changes, and am not sure what my next step should be.
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posted by mecran01
on Sep 20, 2012 -
35 answers
I have bad sleep hygiene -- I either sleep too little, or more often, too much. Any strategies for combatting this?
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posted by redlines
on Jan 3, 2012 -
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I have developed work week insomnia. I know YANMD, but what have you found effective for managing this.
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posted by burlsube
on Jan 3, 2012 -
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Insomnia-filter: Help this stressed-out couch-sleeper re-learn how to sleep in the bedroom (with television).
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posted by headnsouth
on Sep 26, 2011 -
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I am having trouble sleeping, which is leading to minor migraines. In addition I have a host a minor ailments and am not sure which problem to try and solve first, and which flavor of medicine would be the most helpful. In other words, I feel stuck.
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posted by mecran01
on Sep 12, 2011 -
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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.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 12, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by silverstatue
on Mar 9, 2007 -
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