https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:54:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-suffer-from-insomnia#post-322444 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:05:20 +0000 BeachMama 322444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always had insomnia, even as a little kid. And still do with a 4 month old. It's super frustrating not being able to fall asleep after the 2am feelings. In the past, getting out of bed and doing something completely different, like washing dishes, has helped. I find that the longer I lay in bed the more frustrated and stressed I get. Writing in a journal helps, even if its just about the mundane details of my day. Reading sometimes helps. Usually watching tv doesn't help because ill just stay up watching whatever's on. </p> <p>When I was preggers my doc said I could try Benadryl to help me sleep. It doesn't work for me, I need something strong like ambien, but maybe could help you?</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-suffer-from-insomnia#post-322342 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:23:26 +0000 mrbee 322342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes I will supplement the white noise machine with this White Noise app:</p> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/white-noise/id289894882?mt=8" rel="nofollow">http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/white-noise/id289894882?mt=8</a></p> <p>It's super loud, and should definitely help with the doggy sounds! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-suffer-from-insomnia#post-322323 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:16:47 +0000 Mrsbells 322323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes eating a small snack helps me fall asleep </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-suffer-from-insomnia#post-322320 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:14:07 +0000 anonysquire 322320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Often I work my 12 hr shift and get home and can't sleep a wink all day. So I end up being awake for more than 24 hrs. I know that doesn't seem like a long time, but I have 2-3 of those days a week and I suffer. I do have a lot of stress and anxiety so that is the reason but it doesn't make it better knowing the reason. I try and use meditation and sleep hypnosis videos on youtube. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-suffer-from-insomnia#post-322311 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:11:04 +0000 Meridian 322311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh... I'm so frustrated! For the past 2 - 3 months, I have been suffering from insomnia!! I honestly can't remember the last time I had a full night's rest without constantly waking up. And no, I don't even have an LO yet to blame, haha!</p> <p>I used to be a really sound sleeper, always slept through the night and rarely woke up to go pee. Now I consistently wake up about 1.5 - 2 hrs after I fall asleep to pee. And then I wake up at the smallest noises. My dog has a habit of licking herself (gross) and I HATE the licking/lip smacking noise, and that wakes me up every night. </p> <p>Last night I had the worst night's sleep ever. Plus, it was the first time I used a white noise machine (ordered one off Amazon based on your recco's!!). Unfortunately, I had the hardest time falling asleep, woke up multiple times by all the licking noises (which the white noise didn't disguise), and couldn't go back to sleep. Helppp meeee....</p> <p>I asked my primary care doc about this last week, and he didn't have any solutions for me, and said that it's usually attributed to some subconscious stress. I don't FEEL all that stressed!! Anyone have any tips to help me sleep through the night? </p> <p>Yours truly,<br /> Sleepy Sweetchic </p>