insomnia

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I have suffered from insomnia for year. Trouble falling asleep, waking

up frequently and early. I can never take naps.

 

I'm so jealous of people who can nap in cars, airplanes or anytime

anywhere.

 

I've tried wiggling my toes, meditation, teas, herbs, melatonin,

ambien, tylenol PM.... lavendar baths.....etc. Some of these are

effective to an extent. But still I continue to fall into insomniac

patterns.

 

I know consitent sleep schedules are best. But I work in EMS. I work

odd shifts. Sometimes days and nights. Sometimes 24 hours. I doze off

on the 24 hour shifts at night but can get awaken at anytime for a call.

I go through a lot of adrenalin rushes. One minute relaxed and the

next in flight or fight mode.

 

My job may play a role. But there are many other paramedics I know

that can fall asleep sitting up in a seat in broad daylight, after

drinking a cup of coffee.

 

I think it all comes down to being able to let go and relax. But what

is the trick?