My mind won't shut off at night so I can sleep?

Question

For the last few days I have NOT been able to sleep at all.

I feel tired and my eyes want to close but as soon as I lay down and get ready to sleep my mind just won't shut down so I can sleep.

And I'm then fully awake. I feel terrible during the day and wish I could sleep so I could feel refreshed.

Answer 1

This happens to me too.

When this starts happening to me I start to avoid coffee or anything with caffeine for a few days. I then am able to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Although I hate to I sometimes as a last resort have to result to using some sleeping medication.