The secret to a good nights sleep....

Well for years I've not slept more than 3 hours a night, I told every one it was because of shift patterns of nursing and people laughed. Well since I retired after 40 years I now sleep 5 to 6 hours. Maybe I was right. Xxx

I find two bottles of red wine knock me out! Sorry to be flippant but I couldn’t resist! Seriously, normally I wake two or three times in the night and always have to go to the bathroom. I’ve tried taking Kalms before bed, but that doesn’t seem to work. I think it’s an “age think” unfortunately - I seemed to get worse after the menopause. I can go for hours in the daytime without needing the loo, but as soon as I wake in the night I have to go.

ASMR Sleep recordings. Too long to explain here, but there's loads of stuff online to google. I had some free 30 minute recordings from Audible. I was very sceptical but they do work like magic for me.

Fanny Phenergan works. It's an OTC antihistamine which you can buy from an online chemist in these Covid days. Can leave you with a slightly dry mouth but otherwise ok. I alternate that with Valerian drops and prescription sleeping pills as I feel really ill with exhaustion if I don't get at least 8 hours and then have to spend the afternoon in bed.

I have longterm M.E. (31 years) and sleep disturbances are a common symptom. For the first 5 years I slept far too much (18 hours a day, too weak to get out of bed), then the shock of my Mum's sudden death tripped a switch and since then I have had major sleep problems so have tried virtually everything. Sometimes things work for a while and then don't.

I wouldn't drink take a sleep-inducing drink as having to get up for a pee would defeat the object.

I only take the prescription sleeping pills if I'm desperate. A night's sleep is obviously vital when we are stressed over Covid.

I use Boots Sleepeze I take one tablet just one night a week at least I get one night where I sleep through, I feel fine in the morning no grogginess, the other nights I wake 3 or 4 times sometimes struggling to get back to sleep. I wouldn’t take these every night as they can be addictive.

Chamomile and valarian do absolutely nothing for me.
I find herbal sleep aids and tea bags, including pukka, a complete waste of time.
I'm glad that you've found something that works for you though!

Currently up for a pee between three and six times a night....

Sleeping is one of my greatest accomplishments.
If I have a nap in the daytime (2 hours usually if undisturbed) I still manage 8 hours at night. If, however, I am upset about something and don’t get my 8 hours I am deeply affected the next day. This has a knock on effect on subsequent days so to break the cycle I then take Phenergan. It is available over the counter although you have to ask for it. 10mg is enough to get me back to my normal sleep pattern so a pack lasts a couple of years.

Just googled the Pukka tea ingredients and it contains Chamomile lemsip plus also Valerian which is a key herb for insomnia, and lavender, known for relaxation. I take Valerian drops in a tiny amount of water.

chamomile is commonly regarded as a mild tranquilizer or sleep inducer

so chamomile tea bags.......not tried them myself though

I loved my Pukka Tea Advent Calendars from DD.

Soft Merlot red wine night cap that is until niggling arthritic knee wakes me up.

I’ve actually got some in a mixed box of herbal tea. Going to try it now.

sharon103

Thank you.
It's got excellent reviews at Tesco. I'll be adding a box in my next weeks order.

Me too. They are going to have a sudden spike in sales of the said tea ?

Hot baths and straight to bed. Also a hot milky drink.

I suppose this sounds old-fashioned but it does seem to work for me.

Thank you.
It's got excellent reviews at Tesco. I'll be adding a box in my next weeks order.

I have just ordered some from Amazon. Thanks for the tip.
I should have it by Tuesday and hope it works for me.
I do use Phenergan when I feel desperate. It works but does make me feel dozey the next day,even more than I usually am!

Just check it’s ok with any other medication.

Thanks MissF

Not the berries,I’ve not tried it yet,sticking with the oat flower.

Do you use any particular one MissF ? There seem to be at least two, one with oatflower and one with berries.

I’ll be buying some the first chance I get, Thankyou

Please let me know if you have success.

Thank you MissF it’s on my list ?

Pukka night time.
Truly amazing.