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Only sleeping for 2 hours

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andy168594
andy168594

I have been suffering with this issue for many, many years now and it seems to be getting worse. Falling asleep is not an issue for me but staying asleep is. No matter when I go to my bed I only sleep for 2 hours and then I awaken and I am fully awake. I have tried all the normal things in an attempt to fall back asleep but nothing works to the extent that I have to get up. Sometimes I get tired again and can go back to bed but many times I only manage to dose in a chair until morning. I seem to function OK and hold down a very high pressured job but, as I mentioned earlier, the situation is getting worse and I cannot continue like this. Does anyone else have this issue and if so, how do you manage it?

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  • lee_69650
    lee_69650 andy168594

    Posted

    Do you sleep in the day? When you wake up are you over thinking about things? Do you have a bedtime routine?
    • andy168594
      andy168594 lee_69650

      Posted

      I never sleep during the day, I am not aware of any over thinking, even though I have a very stressful job I handle pressure extremely well so I can switch off from work whenever I am at home. I do not have a dedicated routine, as I said earlier, I can fall asleep with no problem whatsoever, it is purely staying asleep that evades me. I have tried Melatonin and can eat them like candy and it has no effect whatsoever. I believe that it has become habitual now but I do not know what to do to try and break it.
  • denisita
    denisita andy168594

    Posted

    Hello Andy,

    I have two problems, falling asleep and staying asleep.

    To help me to fall back asleep unfortunately, I take a 1/4 of a lexomil pill (bromazapam). It really does help although its not natural but can get you an extra two hours or so.

    Another option is taking melatonin before bed. There are kinds that have a slow release. Ask your doctor about it. Maybe in your country they have something like this which can help your fatigue continue up to 6 hours allowing you to fall back asleep.

    Another and more natural option: work out hard at least 3-4 times a week... take magnesium in the morning and drink herbal infusions which enhance fatigue. Working out really helps me keeep my sleep rythm more regular.

    Have you tried any of these?

    Hope you find something that works for you.

    • denisita
      denisita

      Posted

      I just saw that you have tried melatonin and it doesnt work... stop taking it now. Its probably time to try something else. Consult ur doctor. If melatonin doesnt help continuing to take it wont either. Better to cut it off.
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