disorder of sleep

disorder of sleep

Etymology: L, dis + ordo + AS, slaep

any condition that interferes with normal sleep patterns, such as sleep apnea, phase shift, use of alcohol and certain drugs, excessive sleepiness, sleep walking, nightmares, sleep paralysis, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy. Treatment may include medications, relaxation, avoidance of stimulants, and referral to sleep disorder clinics.

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Patient discussion about disorder of sleep.

Q. is there anything i can do to help me get to sleep at night? Sincerely, Ashley Nicole Cross shipp i mean to be alittle bit more specific i have my thoughts at night everywhere and i was just wondering is this normal or is just me

A. melatonine, helps you relax and go to sleep

Q. I dont want to take sleeping pills but how do I fix this!? I have been sleeping on and off for a long time. I have taken sleeping pills once because I really needed the sleep, but I have just been letting it happen because I dont want to become addicted to sleeping pills. My mind doesnt stop! I toss and turn, sleep an hour, lie awake another... Some way to help this without medicine?! Please and thank you.

A. There is Valerian (it can be strong)also Hops (a potpori) bag under your pillow ,if it is hot or where your pain if you have it Liac is good to spray under the covers ,I don't know if their is a law again yet Kava Kava (look for high Kavalectones)is verty relaxing ,I figure if someone found out it can relax people it will be made illegal .With Valerian mix Hops and Peppermint leaves and flowers (Peppermint is for your stomach also) I worked when I was 16 for Dr Wu a very old Chinese Herbalogist he would travel to the patients house,because each person is differebnt with different needs . I do know yoga is wonderful and it got my wifes figure b ack for her after babies ,many Healthfood Stores have experts in Herbalogy and other things that will help you sleep ,but be it a pill from the Doc or the inocuous herbal tea try not to use every night and if your Doc is worth (his or her ,I have 9 specialist ,therapist NPs I see and all are women and I have the best health care I ever had

Q. My grandma passed away a month ago and since then my grandpa has been drinking himself to sleep every night I know it’s his way of grieving, but I am very worried about him. Right now he doesn’t stop drinking because he doesn’t want to, but if this will go on for a while, can’t it happen that when he will want to stop he won’t be able to? Is it at all possible to become an alcoholic at the age of 83? I mean are there even rehabs for seniors?

A. everyones grieving period is different,try getting all the family involved in supporting him to quit,get him out of the alot more,find him a hobby,something that will take his mind off things,get him to talk about his feelings,every little thing can help.