Need Help Sleeping and Not Being Drowsy So Much During the Day

T.,

I was somewhat in your situation once upon a time. I needed to exercise to loose my weight from my first child but by the time he was 3 years old I was insanely tired still and I could have slept the whole day. I started taking some high end vitamins (ask me offline if you are interested--I'm not selling them though) and all in a sudden I had the energy to exercise and I did not need the naps anymore. Then I had #2 and I had problems getting back into my exercise routine though I still took the vitamins and I did not feel as tiered as before but not really energetic either. Then I found through being a member of www.flylady.net (great web site for all sorts of issues) out about a virtual personal trainer. He has the greatest phiolosophy that might help you in conjunction with vitamins. Start really slow and don't look in the rear view mirror. His web site is www.momentumfs.com He has some free workouts listed on the left hand site and you can become a member in his yahoo group or the offspring support yahoo group to keep you going. I have exercised since the begining of this year pretty consistently. Right now I average about 4.5 workouts per week (at the begining more like 3 and now about 6). The best program I've tried. And what I like best is that after starting slow he things everthing more than 30 min workout is unrealistic in thes fast pace world of nowadays and that's why I was able to keep going. 30 min in realistic. 1 hour I really don't have with 2 kids, or I might have it but I'm not willing to spend more time for exercising.

E.

P.S. If you have more questions don't hesitate to e-mail back.

My best advice is try some melatonin it is at the PX..You might dream a little more lucid..but you will sleep..It should get you back on a good sleeping program in no time..Good luck S. A

i also had this problem and tried taking melatonin. it worked for me.

Melatonin is a hormone that the body produces at night. It is sometimes called the "sleep hormone" because it is so important to healthy sleep. People who are blind, who suffer from jet lag, or who live in places with extended sunlight hours may have trouble sleeping because their bodies do not produce enough melatonin.

it can be found in pill form at shops that have a large vitamins and minerals section. hope this helps. good luck!

Hi T.. Are you worried about anything? I often have restless nights when I have something bothering me. It might be little or big. Have you tried a warm bath with a few drops of lavender? Also, cut out your caffine intake throughout the day (coffee, tea, chocolate, coke...). It may be affecting you more than you think. You mentioned this has been going on for over a year. I would strongly recommend going to see a doctor. You might have an underlying medical issue (low on iron etc) and I am sure your doctor will be able to perscribe something to assist you with whatever the doctor discovers. Good luck!

Hi T.

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