Viewer Comments: Insomnia - Describe Your ExperienceViewer Comments & ReviewsInsomnia - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with insomnia.
Comment from: Endless Nightmares, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: May 02
I suffer from chronic insomnia. I am a 59 year old female. I have nightmares every night, sometimes 2 or 3. My psychiatrist prescribed Saphris which she said would also help with my depression (I am bipolar). That stuff whacked me out of this world. She is now prescribing me Ambien and with my nightmares I am afraid to take it. I am tired all the time. I never feel rested. I fall asleep fast and then in a couple of hours I am awake. I am spiritual and I exercise and eat well. Related Reading: nightmares | exercise
Comment from: Female (Patient)
Published: April 19
I'm in my mid-60s and suffer from severe insomnia for more than 15 years. I've been on-and-off prescribed medications and have tried everything else to fall asleep, and nothing seems to help.
Comment from: ummate, 19-24 Male (Patient)
Published: March 25
I am 24 years old and I am tired all the time because I can never get enough rest.
Comment from: Ginny, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: February 03
I am a 65 year old Female and have approximately 3 hours of sleep a night. I have tried herbal teas and over the counter sleeping aids(which make me feel worse) for my insomnia. I am in good health otherwise but feel tired all the time. The more I try to sleep the less sleep I get. I cannot sleep during the day either. I am angry and depressed most of the time because of the lack of sleep. Must Read Articles Related to Insomnia
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I am a 58 year od female, and have had insomnia for approx 3 years. Sometimes I don't have a problem falling asleep, but only sleep for 2 hours and awake the remainder of the night. I try sleeping in another bedroom, does not always help. Other times I feel sleepy, but cannot fall asleep and may get 1-1/2 light sleep. The following day I feel tired and feel as if I could sleep. I have no energy, bad memory, still no problem with eating. I have tried herbal teas, melatonin (made systoms worst)over the counter sleeping aids, at present I am trying megasure, only 2 days now. Hope this helps. Sometimes I feel as if I'm losing my mind, and walk around in a daze all day. I avoid sleeping during the day so I can sleep at night, doesn't seem to help.