insomnia

Don't know why...i suffer this problem......Since last december, i started to have insomnia.....but not everyday la......only when I feel tension.....
from what I Yahoo.....

THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF INSOMNIA
Psycho-reactive Insomnia:
This is caused by tension. The subject gets into bed and begins to think about the activities that went on throughout his day. He may think about what he has to do tomorrow. He may be thinking about some other problem. His mind is keeping him awake with worry. In addition, he may begin to worry about getting to sleep because he has to waken in the morning. He may worry that he may become ill or die from lack of sleep.

Endogenous Insomnia:
This is caused by a discomfort within the body ranging from indigestion to pain.

Exogenous Insomnia:
This is caused by external disturbances such as noise or a partner's snoring. This is the easiest type of insomnia to cure.

Functional Insomnia:
This is caused by a functional problem in the subject's sleep-wakefulness center in the brain.

Basically...I am the psycho-reactive type..... I am afraid that I will suffer insomnia (which is very scary..)....then end up this is the thing that make me worry....and make me cannot sleep.....very funny huh? because i afraid that I cannot sleep, and lead to I really cannot sleep -_-"
When I have something in mind....for example quarrelled with someone, have to wake up early the next day, have to face something bad the following day..... I will not get into bed.... =(((((

Do not tell me, "don't think, just don't think, SLEEP"
it is not working for me ='( it is because, end up i will think " don't think, sleep, don't think, sleep" ....and make myself more tension......
and please do not scold me.....do not blame me......for example "WHY you don't want to sleep?", "What are you doing for making urself so energetic?"
this is because, I MYSELF also WISH to sleep.....i WANT to sleep...but i am just not able to do it =( and I am already frustrated, and feel so useless for not able to sleep.....
when i suffer insomnia, it is really suffering and torturing..... when I lay on the bed for 3 hours but still not able to sleep....I will feel so helpless..... and wish someone can help me, someone can talk to me....and can calm me down....as I really feel tension, and I am scared....

usually, when I suffer insomnia...I will turn on my msn.....and find shanming.....this is because she is from archi....hahahaa...as archi people will not sleep in the midnight.......
hahahahahahahahahahaha
I think i need to find someone to talk, to express, in order to transfer my focusing, calm me down....but usually, there is really not much people will stay awake at 4am......

anyway....I seriously hope I will not suffer insomnia again....(but I also seriously don't think so :'( )
I have to find a way to make myself relax.........haiz......(by the way, I will not suffer insomnia when I am at home....i think my bed is really comfortable...haha)

From Yahoo:

1. No one has ever died from or become ill from lack of sleep. The body and mind will get at least the minimum amount of sleep that it needs, no matter what. If you lose some sleep one night, the next night you will get some additional sleep to make up the loss.

2. We all have an internal clock. This internal clock brings about an apex of fatigue in cycles. Although the cycle is different in each individual, it generally runs between four and six hours. In other words, every four to six hours, you will have an apex of fatigue, and this will be when it will be easiest for you to fall asleep. After the apex of fatigue, you will ex­perience a renewed feeling of energy and at this time it will be quite difficult to fall asleep.

3. Although subjects complain of not having slept a wink all night, it has been proven in sleep laboratories that we all sleep during the night. Sometimes the sub­ject feels that he has been lying awake thinking, but actually he has been sleeping lightly -and dreaming.

4. Trying to fall asleep: There is a law of nature call­ed The Law of Reversed Effect. It says that if you try to do something, you will get the opposite. The harder you try, the more you will get the opposite. So, trying to fall asleep will insure that you will remain awake. It would be better for you to try to remain awake!

5. Alcohol will put you to sleep: This may be true; as alcohol is a depressant. However, as soon as it wears off, you will abruptly awaken and it will be harder than ever to fall asleep.

6. Sleeping pills can help: During sleep it is the dream phase of sleep in which you get your rest. Sleeping pills suppress the dream phase of sleep. That is why one generally awakens more tired than before going to sleep after using sleeping pills. You will get more rest by lying awake quietly than you will from nar­cotic induced sleep. In addition, one builds up a tolerance to this type of medication so that more and more is needed. In addition to the tolerance, an addic­tion to this type of medication is also likely.

EFFECTING A CURE
1. Find out when your time of greatest fatigue is in the evening. At least an hour before your time of greatest fatigue, take a warm bath, slightly warmer than body temperature, soak and relax for 20 minutes or so. (It is important to note that a shower just won't do.) A bath is strongly recommended.
2. Have a warm beverage, preferably not coffee or tea.
3. Discontinue thoughts of problems that you have, or what needs to be done tomorrow. If you are worried about forgetting what you have to do tomorrow, write it down.
4. Stay away from stimulating thoughts and televi­sion shows. If you must read, then read something that is boring.
5. Reserve your bed for sleep. Do reading and televi­sion watching from a chair only.
6. Get into bed at least 20 minutes before your apex of maximum fatigue. Once in bed, if worries begin to pop into your mind, tell yourself, "I'll think about it tomorrow, I'll think about it tomorrow". This will go a long way toward eliminating excessive thoughts and can be repeated several times. Do not try to make your mind blank. Do not try to fall asleep. Just allow yourself to rest.
7. For Endogenous Insomnia, you should eliminate the discomfort to the best of your ability.
8. For Exogenous Insomnia, make the room as quiet as possible. If your partner snores, you can move to another room. Running a fan motor can also help in­duce sleep as it will tend to cover up outside noises and the monotonous drone of the fan generally proves to be very relaxing.

From Google:

See a Doctor
Insomnia can be a symptom of physical disorders, although for most of us it's the result of tension, stress and anxiety—and of course the more anxious we get about our insomnia, the worse it gets. If your doctor pronounces you a "healthy" insomniac, he might suggest some of the techniques provided here. Or she might prescribe drugs to help you get to sleep.
We suggest you try all these methods first, and use drugs only as a last resort. The decision, of course, is yours.

Take a Warm Bath
It's a great way to relax your body. Don't overdo it, however. You merely want to relax your body, not exhaust it. Too long in hot water and your body is drained of vitality.
Use bath salts, or throw in Epsom salts and baking soda—one cup of each. These will relax you and also help remove toxins from your body.

Get a Massage
Have your spouse (or whoever) give you a massage just before going to sleep. If you can convince them to give you a full body massage, great. If not, even a short backrub and/or a face and scalp massage can be a big help. Have them make the massage strokes slow, gentle, yet firm, to work the tension out of your muscles and soothe you to sleep.

Listen to Music
Play some soft, soothing music that will lull you to sleep. There are even cassettes and records designed for that very purpose. Some are specially composed music, others simply have sounds of waves rhythmically breaking, or the steady pattern of a heartbeat.
Of course if you don't have a record, cassette or CD player that will automatically turn off, we don't suggest this. If you have to get up and turn it off at the end, you've obviously lost its effect.

Drink Warm Milk
A glass of warm milk 15 minutes before going to bed will soothe your nervous system. Milk contains calcium, which works directly on jagged nerves to make them (and you) relax.

Drink Herb Tea
If you don't like milk—or are avoiding dairy products—try a cup of hot camomile, catnip, anise or fennel tea. All contain natural ingredients which will help you sleep. Most health food stores will also have special blends of herb tea designed to soothe you and help you get to sleep.

Eat a Bedtime Snack
Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol and Tobacco
Sleep in a Well-Ventilated Room
Sleep on a Good Firm Bed
Sleep on Your Back
Get Some Physical Exercise During the Day
Keep Regular Bedtime Hours
If You Can't Sleep, Get Up
Don't Sleep In
Get Up Earlier in the Morning
Keep Your Bed a Place for Sleep
Avoid Naps
Avoid Illuminated Bedroom Clocks

Of course there's the standard insomnia remedy that everyone knows (although it never worked for us)
Counting Sheep
Some insomnia techniques you probably haven't seen before
Sleep With Your Head Facing North
Don't Watch TV or Read Before Going to Bed
Toe Wiggling
Stomach Rub
Progressive Relaxation
Deep Breathing
Visualize Something Peaceful
Visualize Something Boring
Imagine It's Time to Get Up
Quiet Ears
And some new suggestions from readers who have found these remedies useful for their own insomnia.
Not Thinking
Smoke Yourself to Sleep
Yawning
Sex—Alone or with Others
Backwards Counting / Mental Computer
South, Not North
Earplugs
Secure Place
Bedtime Routine
Hot Water Bottle
Green Cows—and Other Animals of Color
Short Walk Before Bed

BY THE WAY....WHO KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A WARM MILK?????????????????????
as fresh cold milk cannot be heated right?