Trouble Falling Asleep

momma924
momma924 Posts: 26
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

I used to not be able to fall asleep til past midnight from a lot of sugar or caffeine - but now I am a very healthy eater and the only caffeine I have is one cup of coffee in the morning.

I have a problem falling asleep
past midnight every night mostly... wake up 8-9 am ish from my toddler Son...

Guess just wondering if any natural remedies helped or diet..... :-/

(Yes I do have things on my mind, but not everyday that would keep me up)

Thanks for any tips.

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  • jrditt
    jrditt Posts: 239 Member
    melatonin! I take usually 3 mg and then read until I get tired and it works like a charm and I have a huge issue falling asleep
  • MelissaAnn1983
    MelissaAnn1983 Posts: 149 Member
    I do too. Right now I am pretty tired but I just can't bring myself to get up and go to bed. Partially due to the fact that I will just lay there dog tired and not fall asleep. My biggest issue is staying asleep though. I will wake up all through the night. Last night was the first night I only woke up about 3-5 times. I have even stopped consuming caffeine and I still had this problem.
  • deedog007
    deedog007 Posts: 89 Member
    When are u working out?? I had this problem trying to workout at night time... if you workout in the am , you should be nice tired by nighttime
  • KayteeBear
    KayteeBear Posts: 1,040 Member
    melatonin! I take usually 3 mg and then read until I get tired and it works like a charm and I have a huge issue falling asleep

    i just bought some Melatonin to try. A guy in the same isle at the store said he uses it and works like a charm. My friend also bought some and said so far it works well for her, and same for my boyfriend. I tried for the first time last night so I can't say for sure how well it works for me, but that might be worth a try. I rarely am able to fall asleep before midnight, even when I have to up at 6 for work so that's why I'm trying this...the one night I laid in bed until 2-3 in the morning because I couldn't fall asleep...then worked all day on about 4 hours of sleep. :(
  • CaseyMichigan
    CaseyMichigan Posts: 10
    I've always been a night owl, so I too have that problem and then if you are a mom - you are forced to get up with the kids in the a.m. I just tried having a glass of warm 1% milk sprinkled with cinnamon on the top...
  • momma924
    momma924 Posts: 26
    Thanks!


    Usually the only time I can work out with my schedule and lifestyle is 7-8:30pm... But even on the days I do not work out,
    like today, (recovering from strained muscles haha), I'm wide awake at 1 am!

    I did hear if you work out in the evening, it may keep you awake later though. :-)

    Anyone ever try : Calms Forte Sleep Aid?

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