Insomnia

[ph5019]

Hi, usually give replies, but have a question, HA and HF 8 weeks ago, still suffering from insomnia, no sleep last night, some days a few hours, anybody experiencing the same ? - Paul

[gilreid1]

Paul

Don’t want to alarm you but eight months after my bypass I still have insomnia. I just accept that it is now part of my life. This attached link may help. But as always speak to your cardio team or GP

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[ph5019 in reply to gilreid1]

Thank you, it's nice to know there are other people out there- Paul

[Pommel]

Hi Paul, I've got HF and seem to have fallen into a pattern of lying awake til first light once or twice a week. I don't know if it's got anything to do with the condition or meds or it's just me! But you're definitely not alone with it x

[ph5019 in reply to Pommel]

Hi thank you for response, it's the same for me ,unsure of the cause, your reply is comforting- Paul

[ph5019 in reply to Pommel]

Thankyou

[ph5019 in reply to Pommel]

Thank you

[ph5019 in reply to Pommel]

Thank you

[CarlGreen]

Hi Paul, I am 4 weeks on from HA and stents fitted.

Here is my two penneth.

I found at first I was actually frightened to go to sleep in case I didn't wake up! Silly I know but that's how I was.

I find it easier falling asleep now but still have occasions where I toss and turn and can't drop off. I am sure a lot of it is in my mind and it becomes a vicious circle!

Good Luck

[HenryTudor in reply to CarlGreen]

I went through that stage, though it may not be Paul’s issue. But I would have a mini panic attack as I was about to fall asleep and find myself gasping for air. Recognising this enabled me to consciously overcome it.

Discussing it with my GP he commented that I’d self-administered CBT. Ever since I’ve slept very well.