Sleep , I took you for granted !

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Hello all

Have any of you found solutions to achieving some good sleep ? I wake after two hours , go back to sleep eventually and this repeats itself through the night . Id love to wake up not feeling tense ! Gratefully look forward to any replies.

Thank you

Ruth

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  • Posted

    I find exercise helps, not that you always feel like doing it.
    • Posted

      Thanks for your reply Ruth .im glad exercise helps you and it is recognised as a great way to aid sleep .I practise yoga 3 times a week , ran a 10 k last month and trained for it and have just spent a week hiking ( average 10miles a day ) . I must have an exercise resistant form of insomnia as none of this helps .

      Thanks again

      Ruth

    • Posted

      Wow Ruth you put me to shame with the exercise you do. I hope you soon find something that helps you. 

      Ruth

    • Posted

      Thanks Ruth,( and I do the exercise but at my own speed!)
  • Posted

    Hi Ruth, I do the old fashion cup of warm milk about a half hour before bed. It has helped me get a couple of more hours of sleep a night smile

  • Posted

    I hope some of these suggestions help.

    For years I have had a similar routine for bed time, which has proved a god send in menopause.

    I retire to bed around the same time. Have a warm bath. Don't drink anything but water after about 7pm, unless I am at a party or social gathering of course!

    I read for about 20 minutes, writing down any things that come to mind like tasks to do so that my mind is clear of distraction. Off like a light, and very rarely wake.

    If, I do, it is usually to use the bathroom, and it doesn't take long to go back to sleep. Any worries, need to be written down to get your head clear.

    Good luck!

  • Posted

    Hi again Ruth,

    Forgot to mention they also offer CBT insomnia therapy [cognitive behavioural therapy) under the NHS if you are based in the UK.

    Best wishes,

    • Posted

      Hello

      Yes, perhaps a bed time routine is needed. I may need to be more disciplined .

      Thanks very much!

    • Posted

      Maybe try valerian sleep aid it's a herb I found very helpful i.e calms night time

    • Posted

      I also agree it's good to write down things that r on urgent mind it helps your mind let go of the worry of forgetting about something you need to remember ?

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