Sleep

[Filmer]

I don't sleep and was wondering if any one could tell me if there any think I could take to help me sleep I got sleeping tablets from the Docter but I don't won't to take them as I've got 3 young kids as wouldn't want any think to happen to them in the night just need some think that could help me sleep

[Sandraan]

Hi, the sleeping tablets off the doctor are fine they just help you to get to sleep, if the kids went the toilet or needed you, you would hear them, they just really relax you, but your kids would not be at any danger you d wake up, I take them from time to time just to get my sleeping pattern back to normal, so please don't worry there short term and will get your sleeping pattern back to normal. Good luck let me know how you get on. Take care x

[Bagrat]

I use Andrew Johnson mp3s to get me off to sleep or at least more relaxed. He has a Scottish accent - just so you know. There are some good sleep videos on YouTube too but different things suit different people. These days they only prescribe short acting tablets to get you off to sleep but I can understand you worrying about the kids. If they're at school I'm sure they'd come and get you if by chance it took a minute or two for you to hear them.

Hate lying awake so I tend to sleep with radio on for company, not sure that's good but it helps me.

I also use Headspace. You can get a week or so free and some people just use that week indefinitely.

Hope it settles soon. Trouble is the more you try to sleep the less likely you are to succeed.

best wishes Wendy

[SquirrelsHolt in reply to Bagrat]

listening to a radio station, no music, just discussion talking helps me. LBC 97.3. Give it a go with a set of ear head phones and not on too loud and you will soon drop off as long ad you aren't interested in whatever they are talking about!

[Bagrat in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

yes I use world news but turned so low I can only just hear!!

[SquirrelsHolt]

What did the doctor give you?

[Simon1a]

I have a few guided meditation apps that really help

[Mia51]

Hi,Why dont you try melatonin,its completely natural and will help your sleep pattern.I got mine from America but you can buy them online