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  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
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    I recently added white noise to my regiment and it's been helping me stay asleep, I think. I downloaded an app to try it before I actually purchased a machine, and I'm loving it. I went from exhausted and sleeping 8-9 snoozes past my alarm (not exaggerating) to getting up without fatigue when it goes off.

  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
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    Slrep apnea is not limited to the overweight. My 18 year athletic 6'2" 180 pound nephew has it
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
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    Packerjohn wrote: »
    Slrep apnea is not limited to the overweight. My 18 year athletic 6'2" 180 pound nephew has it

    It can be genetic due to the structure of the airways or because of overweight or other medical conditions.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
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    SteadyDoinIt281 wrote: »
    Thanks for taking the time to respond, y'all!

    To follow up on a few suggestions: I already take melatonin roughly 1-1.5 hours before bed (consistent time every night), have what I think is a good pillow and mattress, and have used lavender in the past. All sometimes bring temporary relief, but none totally do the trick. Sleep apnea is something that I've considered before although I'm under the impression that it typically afflicts those that are overweight. Am I wrong?

    Solutions: My wife is cold-natured, so I'd tend to agree that some of the issue could be the temp. Additionally, I've been working on reading more and phoning less as bed time approaches. I'll work more on utilizing these two suggestions and will move to consulting a sleep specialist should there be no relief.

    I'll keep popping back in - please continue to make suggestions!

    Try melatonin 1/2 hour before going to bed.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
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    Christine_72 wrote: »
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    I sometimes take Melatonin before bed and it really helps my sleep quality. Its a hormone that your body naturally produces, so I don't consider it a "sleeping pill".

    https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/pdfs/melatonin.pdf

    Some countries will disagree with you. You can only get that on prescription where I live.

    Same here. When i asked my doctor for a script, his response was "dont bother, it's an expensive waste of time".

    They do have the sublingual homeopathic melatonin in our chemists and health food stores, but i read they are bunkum.

    Strange--my doctor knows a researcher that works with melatonin and she insists on it.
  • 200bears
    200bears Posts: 1 Member
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    I had major sleep issues as well. I used melatonin, bought an awesome pillow and mattress topper, watched what I ate and when I ate. Also exercised and made sure I didn't exercise too late. No caffine in the evening, but still had trouble sleeping. I then went into therapy and dealt with past issues....sleep issue resolved!

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