I need Sleep

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:20 pm

Any suggestions??

I don't have caffeine at night.

No heavy meals.

I have a warm shower before retiring.

No tv except Tuesday night, read a little & yes I fall asleep no problem at all.

BUT.................. I wake up about 2:30am thinking,thinking,thinking:-5

Then I want to sleep after the alarm goes of.

Part of getting older I guess.:p (no comments thanks)

How can I get a full nights sleep ???

No pills for me though,don't want to take pills.

I am making an appointment at a naturopath & see if that helps.

Any ideas would be great.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:38 pm

mrsK;1254698 wrote: Any suggestions??

I don't have caffeine at night.

No heavy meals.

I have a warm shower before retiring.

No tv except Tuesday night, read a little & yes I fall asleep no problem at all.

BUT.................. I wake up about 2:30am thinking,thinking,thinking:-5

Then I want to sleep after the alarm goes of.

Part of getting older I guess.:p (no comments thanks)

How can I get a full nights sleep ???

No pills for me though,don't want to take pills.

I am making an appointment at a naturopath & see if that helps.

Any ideas would be great.
I empathise deeply over this. I'm afraid I have no other resort myself than prescribed sleeping pills, however, I heard of a teqnique very recently and thought I'd give it a go although I was very sceptical as I had tried everything.

Certainly before going to bed, a milky drink, warm bath etc helps but when you get into bed, try this routine.

Start with your ears and tell yourself to relax your ears. Then tell yourself to relax your eyes, then your head, then your neck etc etc. Work the whole way down your body. I can honestly say I have not got to my feet yet as I have always fallen asleep before getting half way down the body. At least It's worth a try.

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:25 am

mrsK;1254698 wrote: Any suggestions??

I don't have caffeine at night.

No heavy meals.

I have a warm shower before retiring.

No tv except Tuesday night, read a little & yes I fall asleep no problem at all.

BUT.................. I wake up about 2:30am thinking,thinking,thinking:-5

Then I want to sleep after the alarm goes of.

Part of getting older I guess.:p (no comments thanks)

How can I get a full nights sleep ???

No pills for me though,don't want to take pills.

I am making an appointment at a naturopath & see if that helps.

Any ideas would be great.

I know exactly how you feel, Mrsk. I can usually fall asleep eventually but I always wake up once or twice and feel so awake

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:10 am

I forget the last time I slept right through.This morning I was awake at 4.30am after getting very little sleep.I eventually went and tried to get some more sleep and I got another hour or so.Never had this when I was younger and oh what I wouldn't give for a good nights kip and sleep right through...ahhhh heaven;)

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:36 am

depends on what you are thinking about:sneaky: im sorry but i usually sleep with no problems:o But when i first got in to internet and forums etc,, i found i didnt sleep as well if i stayed on too late then went to bed pretty soon aftergetting off the computer. I usually never stay later than about 9pm now so i have a good couple of hours just relaxing,, watching tv or readingand i have no bother getting to sleep or sleeping through,,, unless of course my hubs decides to do his impression of a snoring hippo:rolleyes::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:48 am

mrsK;1254698 wrote: Any suggestions??

I don't have caffeine at night.

No heavy meals.

I have a warm shower before retiring.

No tv except Tuesday night, read a little & yes I fall asleep no problem at all.

BUT.................. I wake up about 2:30am thinking,thinking,thinking:-5

Then I want to sleep after the alarm goes of.

Part of getting older I guess.:p (no comments thanks)

How can I get a full nights sleep ???

No pills for me though,don't want to take pills.

I am making an appointment at a naturopath & see if that helps.

Any ideas would be great.

waking up in the middle of the night is usually caused from having to much on your mind.

don't stay in bed thinking....

get out of bed and read something light.....reading takes your mind off whatever was on it.

It usually takes me 5 minutes and I am back asleep.

read for as long as you need to.

-I also have a small fan running on my bed stand, all night long, the noise from this directs your thinking to that noise hence taking your mind off what is bothering you.

the reading will relax you, trust me.:-4

I learned a lot of things from a sleeping disorder clinic years ago.

If you want a good nights sleep every night, let me know as there is a schedule for this.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:41 pm

Thanks Odie,Kaz,Carol,Oscar,Theia:-6

There are some great ideas I can try.

Thanks for taking the time & adding your suggestions I appreciate them all very much.:-4:-4:-4:-4

Kaz I am with you on the snoring part.

Oscar I will try that tonight,I have been thinking of relaxation cd's etc.

Carol you sound just like me.

Odie thanks I may just get more tips from you if all else fails.

I am even thinking of acupuncture?

Theia like you I am wide awake ,like I have had hours of sleep.Good to see you here.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:55 pm

mrsK;1255027 wrote: Thanks Odie,Kaz,Carol,Oscar,Theia:-6

There are some great ideas I can try.

Thanks for taking the time & adding your suggestions I appreciate them all very much.:-4:-4:-4:-4

Kaz I am with you on the snoring part.

Oscar I will try that tonight,I have been thinking of relaxation cd's etc.

Carol you sound just like me.

Odie thanks I may just get more tips from you if all else fails.

I am even thinking of acupuncture?

Theia like you I am wide awake ,like I have had hours of sleep.Good to see you here.

Aw good luck MrsK, I have used Odie's technique of reading with success. As well Age is a factor, we do struggle more with sleep as we age (:-5) and lastly I too take sleeping pills on and off to break the sleeplessness cycle. I find 3 nights on the pills restores me back to a better sleep habit. My perscription to the pills is monitored so I can't use them all in one shot and I am only allowed 60 pills for a year. Apparently they are addictive.

White noise is brilliant as well it helps drown out annoying noises and sometimes annoying brain action.

Try soothing music tapes too. This may sound silly, but find your happy place and imagine it as you lie down to sleep.

Avoid techniques like counting sheep, reciting names starting with"a" etc as these are just fuel for more brain activity.

I hope you find something that works.

BTW a natural remedy is Vallarium but please check with your doctor before using it especially if you take other meds regularly.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:56 pm

on the lighter side of things

when I went to my doctor about my sleep habits she told me she would lend me her medical books to read before bed time as they are pretty dry and dull :wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:23 pm

Hello H:-4

I have the same problem. But, I do find that I'm a worrier and that wakes me up in the earlier morning, and then I can't get back to sleep.

In all honest H...what helps me the most is this.....

* Take a long walk along the beach or boardwalk...or anywhere that you like.

** say feck it to any problems....I actually write down what I'm worried about....string along a load of curse words that help me not to worry about it....and then burn it:yh_rotfl

*** Do meditation. You can buy a book on relaxation techniques...it works;) I took a night course on how to meditate and it's lovely to feel relaxed.

**** I used to have a heavy duty massage once a month and need to start that again.

Best of luck H....:-4 Yoga is also good:D

YouTube - How to meditate

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:16 pm

Kathy Ellen;1255091 wrote: Hello H:-4

I have the same problem. But, I do find that I'm a worrier and that wakes me up in the earlier morning, and then I can't get back to sleep.

In all honest H...what helps me the most is this.....

* Take a long walk along the beach or boardwalk...or anywhere that you like.

** say feck it to any problems....I actually write down what I'm worried about....string along a load of curse words that help me not to worry about it....and then burn it:yh_rotfl

*** Do meditation. You can buy a book on relaxation techniques...it works;) I took a night course on how to meditate and it's lovely to feel relaxed.

**** I used to have a heavy duty massage once a month and need to start that again.

Best of luck H....:-4 Yoga is also good:D

YouTube - How to meditate

trust me.....reading does help.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:18 pm

mrsK;1255027 wrote: Thanks Odie,Kaz,Carol,Oscar,Theia:-6

There are some great ideas I can try.

Thanks for taking the time & adding your suggestions I appreciate them all very much.:-4:-4:-4:-4

Kaz I am with you on the snoring part.

Oscar I will try that tonight,I have been thinking of relaxation cd's etc.

Carol you sound just like me.

Odie thanks I may just get more tips from you if all else fails.

I am even thinking of acupuncture?

Theia like you I am wide awake ,like I have had hours of sleep.Good to see you here.

find a magazine or a book, happy sleeping.:-4

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:07 am

Thanks Minks & Kathy

After I do all these hints I will be the most relaxed person with 8hrs sleep.

I really do appreciate your tips & hints:-4:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:03 am

I just heard you were partying hard last night, how did you sleep?

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:27 pm

mrsK;1254698 wrote:

Any ideas would be great.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:37 pm

Odie I went out out got home late had 5 hours sleep which is pretty good;)

When I used to drink I only got 4 hours sleep,while my husband would blissfully sleep the 8/10 hours still does:-5:yh_rotfl

Thanks Abbey:-6

I was chatting to a friend who would get up at 1am do her housework etc because she had the same problem as me.

She said she now does yoga & sleeps the full 8 hours.

I am thinking I will try that . Sounds great:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:21 pm

mrsK;1255780 wrote: Odie I went out out got home late had 5 hours sleep which is pretty good;)

When I used to drink I only got 4 hours sleep,while my husband would blissfully sleep the 8/10 hours still does:-5:yh_rotfl

Thanks Abbey:-6

I was chatting to a friend who would get up at 1am do her housework etc because she had the same problem as me.

She said she now does yoga & sleeps the full 8 hours.

I am thinking I will try that . Sounds great:-6

awwwwwwwwwwww Abbey's sheep.:guitarist

that's good, a full 5 hours.

On weekends, do you have any problems sleeping?

I'm your sleep therapist now.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:10 pm

Odie ,Yes I have problems sleeping most nights.

I think deep down I know the cause,just need to find the right remedy;):-5

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:17 pm

mrsK;1255902 wrote: Odie ,Yes I have problems sleeping most nights.

I think deep down I know the cause,just need to find the right remedy;):-5

at least those drinks knocked you out.:wah:

imsarahmiley · Post by **imsarahmiley** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:53 pm

Well, I am not sure it will help you or not, but my grandpa goes for an evening walk for around 2 km.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:04 am

Donâ€™t watch the news before going to bad, it provides your mind with too much bad news before going to sleep.

Masturbate, even if it does not put you to sleep, you will feel a lot better, but it can relax you enough to knock you out. (so I am told...)

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:11 am

Hi MrsK! You've already received all good suggestions and they all work for me at different times. Most of my problem stems from my mind racing. One of my daughters has the same difficulty too.

I've found that it depends what the thoughts are. Some keep me awake because its a pressing issue that needs resolution before it will leave me alone, some are just constant analyzing of things that won't go away and then there are things like the constant replaying of something like a song.

For the first problem I resolve the issue and for the second two I try counting.

Good luck!

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:49 am

mikeinie;1263071 wrote: Donâ€™t watch the news before going to bad, it provides your mind with too much bad news before going to sleep.

Masturbate, even if it does not put you to sleep, you will feel a lot better, but it can relax you enough to knock you out. (so I am told...)

:-3:-2

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Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:50 am

mikeinie;1263071 wrote: Donâ€™t watch the news before going to bad, it provides your mind with too much bad news before going to sleep.

Masturbate, even if it does not put you to sleep, you will feel a lot better, but it can relax you enough to knock you out. (so I am told...)

Robert J;1263073 wrote: Hi MrsK! You've already received all good suggestions and they all work for me at different times. Most of my problem stems from my mind racing. One of my daughters has the same difficulty too.

I've found that it depends what the thoughts are. Some keep me awake because its a pressing issue that needs resolution before it will leave me alone, some are just constant analyzing of things that won't go away and then there are things like the constant replaying of something like a song.

For the first problem I resolve the issue and for the second two I try counting.

Good luck!
What do you think RJ is trying to tell us? :yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:04 am

mikeinie;1263071 wrote: Donâ€™t watch the news before going to bad, it provides your mind with too much bad news before going to sleep.

Masturbate, even if it does not put you to sleep, you will feel a lot better, but it can relax you enough to knock you out. (so I am told...)

so your told Mike?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:21 am

Peg;1263094 wrote: What do you think RJ is trying to tell us? :yh_rotfl

:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:27 am

Robert J;1263099 wrote: :wah:

ahah! another one who sleeps well!:yh_rotfl

imsarahmiley · Post by **imsarahmiley** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:38 am

Just think about the worst experience of life at the time of sleep.