Sleep.. problems and solutions

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  • wannadance
    wannadance Posts: 59
    I've never really had sleep issues until recently.. I mean I'd have one day here or there, but about 2 months ago I had 5 days of disrupted sleep (mind wouldn't shut off - found it quite horrible) and ended up using herbal sleep-aid tablets to get back into a rythmn (those 5 days were bad enough - don't know that I could deal with it long term!). Last Thursday this freaking disrupted sleep started again - this time a co-worker suggested Melatonin (like others on here have) as the herbal tablet refused to work this time. Anyway, took it last night and had a much better sleep :) i mean i woke a few times but fell back asleep quickly and deeply which was nice… even woke a few times towards morning because I had been sleeping so long that I felt like I’d overslept the alarm… :) Will be taking them again tonight for sure!
  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    Lunesta..works great for me and no side effects!
  • delekium
    delekium Posts: 40 Member
    actually.... swimming makes me sleepy.
  • sunburntcheeks
    sunburntcheeks Posts: 1
    There are a lot of sleep issues afoot: I have two co-workers that are chronically fatigued and can't sleep. Another is dealing with restless leg, one of my co-workers has sleep apnea and two of their spouses have the same problem. I have been dealing with sleep apnea for about a decade, but my weight loss has diminished the problem greatly. I hope to get rid of the C-PAP by the time I get to my weight goal.

    That sounds horrible - do you know if they've tried cognitive behavioural therapy? It's very likely it would help the first two of your co-workers. Sorry if this sounds salesy, but I work for a company selling a CBT-based course so am familiar with how effective CBT is in treating sleep problems. If they can't access face-to-face therapy or they find it too expensive, clinically proven online solutions work just as well (but only if they're clinically proven!). In case you want to get in touch, the one I work for is Sleepio.
  • heatherpg47
    heatherpg47 Posts: 211 Member
    At this point not drinking caffine after noon has helped. I also take an anti anxiety medication right before bed, so sleep has been coming a little easier lately. I just ordered the fitbit with the sleep traking.. well see if my sleep habits improve. Thanks for all the replies.
    :smile:
  • MidnightRadio
    MidnightRadio Posts: 56 Member
    I've had sleep issues my whole life. I've tried every kind of supplement, gone to sleep clinics, seen specialists, naturopaths, therapists, hypnotists, etc... No luck so far.

    My biggest challenge is trying to not let it get in the way of my marriage. I get sooooo tired and tend to feel resentment when I'm awake at night and see my husband sleeping soundly. Trying not to take my frustration out on him.

    I just got a fitbit for Christmas and am obsessed with checking it first thing in the morning to see how well I slept. I love being able to track it.
  • Aitm20
    Aitm20 Posts: 92 Member
    I take ambien. So far its worked well. Haven't sleepwalked or binged yet. I took Tylenol PM for years before, makes me so lazy the whole next day.
  • doubleduofa
    doubleduofa Posts: 284 Member
    Melatonin, GABA, and Magnesium are all supplements that will help you relax and fall asleep. Also, google resetting your circadian rhythym - lots of good tips and tricks.

    I like Magnesium the best, an hour or so before bed. I tend to have very vivid dreams, and melatonin and magnesium can make them super intense and a little weird, but magnesium much less so...

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