Insomnia/anxiety with menopause

I'm always sorry for people who have trouble sleeping. I usually sleep well so on the few occasions when sleep escapes me, I hate it.

This works for me: Nytol (but the stronger one, you have to ask for it, I think it is herbal + antihistamine. Recommended by the pharmacist. Warm milk with honey plus a pinch of nutmeg. Delicious and nutmeg is a sleep aid. Oh and don't look at the clock!

Good luck, don't throw in the towel with your job!

I had the lot thrown at me once I'd turned 50. Chronic migraines after a hot sweat, sleeplessness, looking after a terminally, ill husband and a full-time job in the NHS----as well as seeing to two GC when my D's marriage broke-up !!

I think back and wonder how I got through it all in 10 final working years. I lost so much weight that consultants who I worked with were asking me if I was alright----me being me I just gritted my teeth and said yes, throwing paracetamols down my neck like Smarties.

I had to get on with it-----it was certainly a learning curve which in the end made me strong and able to overcome anything. I had a terrible time of things in the 90's.

You can try guided meditation, listening to a book, classical music, drinking warm milk, asking your GP about the benefits of Melatonin supplements ..

It's 2am here ..

I'm taking phenergram at the moment, were having a stressful time moving house, amongst other things, it does seem to help in that if you wake up after a few hours, you usually feel drowsy and can drift back off.Hope it works for you.

See, I am up early today.....only had about 5 hours sleep. Yes, antihistamine does work...I have tried it. Good luck Moll !

Do you think it might be anxiety regarding your job?
If I have problems with insomnia I take an anti histamine (Phenergan) for one of two nights just to get out of the cycle of sleeplesness. Works for me. Ask your pharmacist.

Thanks crazyH, yes I’ve done the warm milk, think I’ll keep persevering for a while then will have to reconsider job, not worth making life so difficult.

Insomnia has been the bane of my life since I went through an acrimonious divorce.. I cannot just drop off. I rely on Zopiclone (sleeping tablet). I have stopped worrying about it. I have tried to stop taking the tablet but it's no good.
I have tried warm milk.....someone said, don't go to bed hungry..have carbs before bed time, so I have a slice or two of bread. My friend only has to look at her pillow and she falls asleep. I envy her.
I have retired, so I can take a nap during the day. I really feel for you - so difficult when you have to get up for work the next day. Try the warm milk and carbs ...see if it works for you. The carbs are not good for you I know. I am just saying what I have tried...sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't . Good luck