Anorexia and Insomnia

[Guest SebastianIAm]

This isn't so much of an issue about the eating disorder as one about its side effects. Yes... I realize that I am probably killing myself this way, and I realize that it is my fault and that I should seek help and so on. I've been down that road many times, but at the moment I just haven't got the time or resources to get help.

What I'm concerned with is the fact that I haven't been able to sleep at night. The hunger pains are there, but I've slept through them before. The depression is there, maybe that also has some hand in the sleeplessness. Obviously, ana is giving my insomnia. And, I should really stop.

But, I was wondering if anyone out there who has had to deal with insomnia or anorexia might know of ways to get to sleep? I know it would be a quick fix, and just addressing the symptoms doesn't get to the root of the problem, but the insomnia is causing problems of its own. I will address the eating disorder itself, but not right now. I just need to know if there is any way to trick my body into thinking that it is full so I can get to sleep... or something! Anything? I just need some sleep, because staying up late is only making things worse for me and isn't helping with my depression or my metabolism. My low metabolism is part of the reason why I feel the need to restrict and exercise so much.

Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

Also, bonus question: Will losing more weight help get rid of my breasts? In theory?

[Guest AlyTheGreatAngel]

What you are asking is for pro ana tips.....

I'm sorry but you need to get help....I had a friend like you. Maybe your age, and ftm too! He is very thin naturally, but before he began T he was very dysphoric. He starved himself, and starved himself because he wanted to lose his breast. He later started T and he is all better now. I HEARD he's having problems with his bones now? They are not growing and we're both the same age..... Anyway it just doesn't work YOU WONT LOSE BREAST TISSUE..... They'll decrease slightly and sag, but they'll still be there!

I use to get hunger pains and they would wake me up. So just have some water handy? That usually helps. GET HELP THOUGH! You cant ever live your life normally if you're dead :/

[Guest SebastianIAm]

Thanks. The water helps. I can't seem to lose weight any more anyway. I hit my plateau and then my body rebelled. It was really depressing.

[Guest bendandbreak]

Obviously you need to get help, but for insomnia, I recommend starting with trying melatonin. If that is too weak, you might want to see a doctor. I was prescribed Trazodone, which worked OK, but I have really bad insomnia and it still didn't make me fall asleep and now I'm on atarax and this seems to work quite well.

[Guest Carla_Davis]

Hi Sebastian,

Some tips for insomnia.

Avoid All Caffeine including coffee, tea and sodas.

I myself only drink Decaf. Tea and Decaf. soda.

Also try to be active during the day instead of sitting home all day and watching TV or Computer Games.

Go for a walk so that you get slightly tired physically.

Before going to bed, take a warm shower.

Hope this helps you.

Hugs,

Carla