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Insomnia - What works, what doesn't, for you ?

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Doodledog Mon 27-Mar-23 01:12:25

Sometimes routine works for me. A hot bath, scented oil in the bedroom, a sleep mask with earphones in it playing hypnosis or rain sounds - if I keep things like that the same it can help me by association. Not always though.

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Taichinan Mon 27-Mar-23 01:04:13

With me it's the usual, so no caffeine after midday. However the phases of the moon seem to affect me - I must be a proper lunatic!! But I rarely sleep well when the moon is full. It will be interesting to see if anyone else has noticed the moon having an effect.

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AnnieGurt Mon 27-Mar-23 00:59:18

The Curse of Insomnia will be familiar to so many ladies after menopause.
I've been tracking foods and activities to see what promotes sleep for me, and what aggravates the insomnia.

I'm an easy-to-sleep, waking at 1-2 and unable to get back to sleep, type of insomniac.
However, too much alcohol, any white potatoes, tomatoes and various other foods, can prevent ANY sleep.
Beefsteak, on the other hand, and cooked vegetables, can help me get a few hours.

What's your observation and experience ?

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