I have a sleep disorder of some kind as well....I'm borderline insomniac but refuse to take sleeping pills b/c they can become addictive.
I'm lucky if most nights I can get a good 4-5hrs of UNinterrupted sleep....also, I am the lightest sleep when I am sleeping. A slight movement, noise wakes me up immediately! nobody could ever rob me, b/c I'd be up the second I heard anything funny.

I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy, it's a horrible feeling, being physically tired but with the active mind still going that won't let you pass out.

dwilki - those are great suggestions. especially the one about getting up. that's what my Dr back in Canada said when I refused to continue to take prescribed pills. if you lie there awake, you just make it worse b/c you start counting the hours you have to sleep before work..etc etc...and then it gets really frustrating!

Carrie - what is this Zeller you speak of? is it natural?
I've tried the valerian and all the other *herbal* remedies, nothing. my body just doesn't want sleep. I'd like to look into that Zeller product.

anyways, hope you slept. i know it's horrible when you can't.
I had a good night, 4hrs!!! whoooo hooooo!