Sleep (General)

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Good morning to everyone - I have been looking for information for a problem I'm having and have no idea what its called. Perhaps you can help me.

I've had insomnia for years (I'm 35 with many medical conditions) and right now I'm working on 1 month of non-stop insomnia. I am VERY tired and try to go to bed but when I do...my MIND wont shut down! Its the silliest thing ever! I call it "The Mind Spins" - its annoying and no matter what I try to do, my mind will not shut off. Its stupid things too that go through my mind, like "I wonder what the dog is doing? Did I pay the bill the other day? Is it going to rain? My hair needs to be cut"..etc. Its absolutely annoying to the point where I have to TELL myself "Brain, shut down...I need to sleep" and it doesnt. So I end up getting out of bed - and the insomnia cycle continues.

I havent a clue what this is called but I'm sure there are others that have this problem. I cannot take Ambien or Lunesta as I have reactions to them. I am on a sedative/muscle relaxer (Xanaflex) but thats not helping either. I also have RLS as well, which I call "The heebe-jeebies" since it didnt have a name until recently.

Anyone have the mind spins and if so..what has worked for you? I'm so very tired :(

Thanks
Deb