Sleep

Dear Caitlin,
If you really don't sleep well but you don't know how to improve your sleeping. Is it bad to want to take so me benadryl just to sleep throughout the nite. I asked my mom if it was ok if she gave
me some just so i would be able to sleep and now she thinks i am a drug addit but i'm not i just want to sleep a whole nite without having to wake up 400 times a nite
any help you give is greatly appreciated
thanks a bunch
from, really sleepy

Dear RS,
Not sleeping is a bummer. But you might want to try to figure out WHY you’re not sleeping. Ask the regular stuff like are you having any caffeine products (coke, chocolate, coffee) that might be keeping you awake? Also consider establishing bedtime habits that get you relaxed before bed (like no crazy TV or activities that get you going) also getting to bed at about the same time every night helps. And then if you still wake up you might try praying for everyone you know, this usually puts me to sleep about halfway through. But if you still can’t sleep you might need to see a doctor. It’s possible you’re having a chemical imbalance. I don’t think an occasional nonprescription sleep aid is bad, but you just don’t want to get dependent on it because eventually they won’t work anymore and then you’re even more stuck. Good luck.
Blessings,
Caitlin