I can‘t sleep

[User536]

Does anyone have any experience with sleeplessness? I haven't been able to sleep since two weeks. I‘m so tired.

[Hidden]

Yes, I do. Can I help?

[User536 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah, that would be very kind!

[Hidden in reply to User536]

Warm baths or showers help calm me down. If you don't mind my asking, is there a known cause for you sleep problems (ex. insomnia)?

[User536 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I‘ll try that. No, I‘ve never had sleep problems before it just started like two weeks ago and I‘ve not been able to really sleep since then

[Hidden in reply to User536]

Did something happen two weeks ago?

[User536 in reply to Hidden]

the only reason I can think of is a little bit of stress three weeks ago

[Mary-intussuception]

Yes.

What have you tried do far?

Have you tried getting warmer ? An extra quilt?

Getting up and reading?

No computers / smart phone for the last hour before bed.

Having something light to eat or a drink of milk.

[Hidden in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Whoops re technology! I'm innocent, though, because it always finds me🙄

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Hidden]

❤️

[User536 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

I‘ve tried meditation right before going to bed but it really didn’t do much. I‘ll definitely try all the things you advised thank you so much for your help!

[Mary-intussuception in reply to User536]

❤️

[anon2508]

maybe try some relaxing music or breathing apps etc

[anon2508]

also exercise at night before bed will conk you out

[User536 in reply to anon2508]

Thank you, I‘ll try that for sure

[anon2508 in reply to User536]

good luck X

[LennyL]

Yes I am in the same position. I looked it up, forget the name but it is a condition like say insomnia. It’s when you are tired but have so much anxiety and racing thoughts you refuse to go to sleep. Consult your dr

[User536 in reply to LennyL]

The weird thing is that I don’t have any anxiety lately..

[LennyL in reply to User536]

Then get some blood work done soon.

[User536 in reply to LennyL]

Just made an appointment thank you for the advice it really seems reasonable because I’ve always had a lack of iron but I didn’t think that could be a reason.

[LennyL in reply to User536]

Here to help. I got my blood work done because I thought I was anemic. I bruise like a peach. But nope

[User536 in reply to LennyL]

I’m sorry.. Wish you all the best.

[Hidden]

I can't sleep right now. I've sort of always been like this. My mom would say I come alive at night!!! I just learn to try to be quiet and not disturb others around me. I'll write a lot and read. Listen to stuff with earphones. Sometimes at night can be where people come up with really creative ideas. Of course the difficult thing is making sure you get up in the morning.

[User536 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much

[Hopelessly]

I usually drink some hot tea caffeine free before bed. I try to play soothing music low like backround music like classical.

Do you take any medication to help with it? Have you had this happen before fits of not being able to sleep? Have there been any triggers that could cause you not to sleep?

[User536 in reply to Hopelessly]

Yeah I‘ll try that thank you. Yeah I have some relaxing medication that helps with my anxiety. I‘ve had this before only for like 4 days max. that‘s why it seems so unusual because I can‘t sleep since 15 days now. I don‘t know what triggers me I just know that I haven’t had any anxiety lately so it’s really odd. I don’t know that cause..

[san_ray70]

If you are of an age where you cannot catch up on sleep, this can be serious. I am over 70 and some days I have 7 hours more often I get 3, but I make up for it by dozing off during the day. I seem to manage on 3 to 4 hours. I do wish I could sleep longer as it does make for a long day. Have you tried any sleep aids that are not drug related. I buy tablets from Wilko they are quite cheap and plant based. I do not take them very often, but they do help me get a few more ZZZZ's

[User536 in reply to san_ray70]

Yes I take 2 plant based tablets 1 hour before I go to sleep and it has helped me alot. I hope you can get some sleep soon.