Methods of getting rid of insomnia - medicinal, folk, specific

Methods of getting rid of insomnia - medicinal, folk, specific

What to do with insomnia - effective methods

Insomnia - lack of sleep and the inability to fall asleep quickly even with severe fatigue, or sudden awakenings with the inability to fall asleep further. This condition can occur in any person regardless of age, general health and social status. You need to know how to get rid of insomnia without pills, because pharmaceutical drugs can only be prescribed by a doctor after a full examination.

Treatment of insomnia with drugs

Medications from the category of sleeping pills must be prescribed by a specialist. Most of them are not available for free sale. But there are a number of effective over-the-counter drugs for insomnia:

  1. Valerian tincture. The effect of this remedy comes slowly. It is necessary to take 30 drops of tincture before going to bed for several days. Usually, the effect of fast falling asleep and deep sleep is achieved in 7-10 days.
  2. Motherwort tincture. It can be used only for mild sleep disorders, when night rest is uninterrupted, there are problems with falling asleep. 30 drops an hour before bedtime will help normalize the psycho-emotional background, relax and fall asleep quickly.
  3. Persen Night. These are capsules that contain only natural components, extracts of medicinal plants with a soothing and mild hypnotic effect. Take two capsules an hour before night rest. As a rule, you will feel the effect immediately. If necessary, the product can also be used to treat chronic insomnia.

It should be understood that taking over-the-counter drugs should also be monitored by a doctor. At least it is necessary to know that if a person suffers from insomnia in old age, he is recommended to take half doses of sleeping pills. In the absence of a positive effect, you should consult a neurologist, because sleep disorders at the age of 50 and older are often associated with neurological diseases or mental instability.

Treatment of insomnia with folk remedies

There are a number of means that help normalize sleep even in children and pregnant women. They do not have an aggressive effect on the general state of health, so they can be used without prior consultation of a doctor. The composition of folk remedies includes only natural products - before use, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the composition of the drug in order to avoid allergic manifestations. If you suffer from insomnia during pregnancy, you can solve the problem:

  1. Honey. Eat one tablespoon before going to bed, drinking hot milk. You can combine equal amounts of "Borjomi", honey and crushed lemon - this mixture is used two hours before bedtime.
  2. Apple vinegar. Three teaspoons of natural apple cider vinegar are mixed with 100 g of honey. 30 minutes before bedtime, you need to take two teaspoons of the resulting mixture - and in 10-15 minutes you will be able to fall asleep.
  3. Lavender oil. Three drops of the product are applied to a piece of refined sugar and absorbed an hour before bedtime.

If the causes of nighttime insomnia in children lie in excessive activity, mobility, heightened emotionality, then you can use the above products. The most effective glass of hot milk with a spoonful of honey an hour before bedtime. It is better to spend the evening without active movements. Reading books, watching cartoons, an evening walk will be the best end of the day.

Treatment of insomnia with herbs

Using herbal preparations is considered an excellent method of solving the problem of poor sleep. It is worth remembering that it will take a long time to treat insomnia with herbs - the preparations do not have an immediate effect, but they guarantee a long and stable effect. Decoctions are prepared according to the classic recipe: pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 400 ml of water and place in a water bath for 10 minutes. The composition of the fees can be as follows (all components are taken in equal proportions):

  • peppermint + valerian + stinging nettle + cones of hops;
  • valerian + stinging nettle + hawthorn flowers + mint + white mistletoe;
  • motherwort + valerian + thyme.

Decoctions are used twice a day for 150 ml in the morning and in the evening. They will be the answer to the question "what helps with insomnia during menopause in women", but they should be used at the first signs of sleep disturbance and before taking hypnotic drugs.

Treatment with drug-free methods

Many doctors recommend listening to sleep music with light hypnosis - this treatment for insomnia is used even in medical clinics. The method is called encephalophony. The functional change of the human condition is achieved by special algorithms for arranging the musical series. Even if insomnia is a pathology, music for sleep can cure 80% of patients.

How to fall asleep with insomnia without medication:

  • take a warm bath with the addition of a decoction of mint or motherwort;
  • drink a glass of hot milk with honey;
  • do not read books, do not watch TV and do not use the computer;
  • drink a soothing herbal mixture 30 minutes before bedtime.

It is important to be examined for common diseases, because even asymptomatic osteochondrosis can provoke insomnia. What to do with insomnia - doctors recommend reviewing your diet and doing sports - this will not immediately, but will definitely normalize the process of falling asleep. Recommended salt-free diet, refusal of alcoholic beverages, minimal consumption of sweets and pastries. Physical activity should be moderate and performed only in the morning.

More information on how to fight insomnia can be found on the pages of our website https://dobrobut.com/.

Updated: 04.04.2025
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