Insomnia

I'm prepared to give anything a go, I've tried numerous products something called "This Works" it didn't! well not for me, slathered myself with various preparations one called "Sleepy" from Lush. Ingested Nytol, teas to aid sleep, all to no avail, still sleep eludes me. It seemed to be on offer, I don't think it was a break the bank price so I'll send off for it.

Wishing you better Sparklefizz.

TerriBull

Yes! I've been plagued with insomnia since the menopause. Early morning I'm awake, much tossing and turning. I sometimes feel I'd give my right arm to sleep like I used to, the sleep of the dead, hit the pillows straight off till 7 am. Patchy sleep impacts on well being, fuzzy headed, sluggishness being a constant side effect.

I'm reading your post with interest Sparklefizz. Off to Google Calm Carry.

I hope it's still on special offer for you TerriBull

I'm going through a very stressful time at the moment with heart tests and the Calm is definitely helping during the day as well as at night. I'm very pleased with it.

Yes! I've been plagued with insomnia since the menopause. Early morning I'm awake, much tossing and turning. I sometimes feel I'd give my right arm to sleep like I used to, the sleep of the dead, hit the pillows straight off till 7 am. Patchy sleep impacts on well being, fuzzy headed, sluggishness being a constant side effect.

I'm reading your post with interest Sparklefizz. Off to Google Calm Carry.

Most mornings I wake at 4.00 and rarely go back off to sleep. I use an eye drop for glaucoma which darkens the eye surround so what with that and tiredness shadows I am like a walking panda.
At least in the summer the sun is up. Winter is worse with the darkness. I have come to accept tbis is my time for waking up. Of course waking at 2 is a different kettle of fish. That is just too darn early. No advice apart from reading. Yes it is lonely....but there are thousands of us laying awake.

Good morning night owls!
There was a huge plus to being awake this morning - I saw the super moon around 4.50. My DD had sent photos from where they live abroad, and I was awake so looked out not expecting much and there it was! I had a mad rush to get my phone to record it! It wasn't long before the clouds came back.

"By 7.00 a.m. most days I'm ready for my second breakfast!"

Lol, me too! Or lunch at 9.30 a.m.

Sparklefizz I agree about acupuncture. I have acupuncture every week and that night I do have a longer sleep. If you don't mind needles, and your lack of sleep worries you, it's worth a try.

Have you tried taking Magnesium? I find it really helps and I used to be one of those reading all night because I couldn't sleep.

I've simply accepted early morning waking now. My day begins whenever I waken up. It has been worse since a bad attack of shingles not long ago when it was impossible to sleep for long.

Trying to nod off again is no good for me; once the thoughts come tumbling in, for me it's best to get up. Piece of toast, a cuppa and I'm back in bed.

My first task is a word puzzle in which I have to reach 'genius' or I get cross with myself. I read the news on various channels, write emails, put a wash on, watch something or read. I'm currently re-reading Laurie Lee's 'As I walked out on Midsummer Morning.'

By 7.00 a.m. most days I'm ready for my second breakfast!

Forgot to say that it's also relaxing to use during the day (while watching tv for instance) if I'm feeling stressed.

I have ME and sleep disturbance is a key symptom, but I saw on an ME online group that people were getting on well with a gadget called Calm Carry which works on stimulating an acupuncture point on the palm of the hand.

I have responded well to acupuncture in the past so I researched it and decided to buy one. It was on special offer.
I'm finding it very helpful if I wake up in the night, and think that my sleep is deeper and more refreshing. My Fitbit agrees.

Me as well.
Got to sleep ok but up at 3, used to sleep like a top but ever since the menopause many years ago now, my sleep pattern is wrecked.
Did snooze at about 5am but up for a wee at 6 so got up then.
You are not alone and I really don’t know what to do about this, have tried everything.
Restless legs also makes it worse.

I'm another "can't stay asleep". I have no problem dropping off to sleep, but I rarely sleep for more than 2 or 3 hours. Then I'm awake for the rest of the night. If I have some carbs (usually some toast) I'll drop off around 5 or 6 for another hours or so.

Been the same most of my adult life. I don't think there's anything I haven't tried - from self help to over the counter meds and various different solutions from various different GP's.

Me too. Awake for the day between 330 and 5, usually 4ish. It’s been going on since the menopause. I used to sleep well, although I have always been a “lark”.
I have ClassicFM on all night; I find it helpful
I try to have a nap after lunch so as to manage my evenings.
Getting to sleep is rarely a problem, it’s staying asleep which is the trouble.

Hi Sallywally, have you tried listening to the radio? I listen to 5live and I can't sleep without it on. Another thing is, when you wake up don't look at the clock to see what time it is because that won't help. Hope you get back off soon !!

I’m here. 👋
Health issues have kept me from sleeping for a couple of hours now.