Why oh why can't I sleep?

[SueAppleRun]

Yet another night if little sleep! Then when I did sleep I dreamed; and was awake within the hour. I set my alarm for this morning and when I woke remembered we were going for a run. I really didn't feel like it so put my old Brooks on which are the shoes I now use for walking. To the river if course and my lovely neighbour is bright and raring to go, week 4 run 2 for her. Me? I couldn't resist and after the warm up walk I took it really slowly and kept going. At the bridge were at least 50 school children, we weren't going to get past that lot as they set off walking north, so south it was, a different view and we ran into town, past blocks of flats that have glass fronted balconies overlooking the river. Turned before we got to the main road and back again. It's breezy this morning and not so hot, perfect running weather

The river looks blue, we see lots of birds and butterflies, I'm tired but can speed up a bit at the end. My neighbour finishes her run with a big grin on her face, our next planned run isn't until Monday, I have parkrun and she has a week of birthday celebrations but will walk most days.

Run happy all, run free.

[59er Graduate10]

Sounds like you managed to rally yourself for your run. I know how you feel - I just can't do any form of exercise when I've had a bad night. Sometimes I'm awake for 2-3 hours which has a huge impact the following day. . One thing I have started doing is taking an anti-histamine tablet before bed! I did this because during Covid I read an article by a doctor who said he was having trouble sleeping. This was his way of getting some sleep. I have to say - it works 😀

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 59er]

Antihistamines knock me out but leave me feeling groggy the next day too, I'm due a couple of good nights coming up

[apatsyf Graduate10]

Ahh, I can sympathise greatly with the sleep thing! But you didn't put pressure on yourself, did what you felt like and ended up with a run that sounds gentle, viewful and just what you needed. A lovely photo ❤. Enjoy the rest of your week and Parkrun 🏃‍♀️.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to apatsyf]

Thanks, it's always a win just to get out

[Cassie_7]

Well done for getting out there despite little sleep! It is awful when you can't sleep. I found that having a small snack around half an hour to an hour before bedtime helps sometimes. Apparently sweets or chocolate are not ideal as they tend to heat the body up at night. If something is niggling me (worry wise) I get up and write it down, or I list things down that are bugging me or things I need to remember..... this sometimes helps! At other times, I think of 5 good or positive things about the day or things that I have achieved that day, rather than focussing on negative things. Box breathing can help too. NHS have a good link on breathing techniques.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cassie_7]

I had the snack, it just seems a pattern at the moment, I'm due a couple of good night now

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Good for you getting out this morning even though you had a restless night.🥰🥰x

[Killerblue Graduate10]

Have a Google of Magnesium Glycinate for sleep - it was recommended to me and I think it helps - I take 3 before bed 😴💤

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Killerblue]

I will thanks

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

Well done for getting out there and beating those gremlins 😀

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runninggirl59]

Tiredness is catching up with me now

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Well done on getting out. antihistamines knock Mr D out too next day. The blue sky looks lovely , not like here. Trying to dodge the showers. Enjoy your parkrun .

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thank you, it was windy with not much sun but good to be out,

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Oh gosh...these wakeful nights.. I was awake 1 until 3!!!Saps the energy...you did so well to get out there...a lovely run..x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss, came home thinking a lovely soak in bath then remembered I'd arranged to go out with friend, so quick shower instead, now trying to sum up energy to get dog and cut grass, I'm sure I'll sleep tonight, I've had 2 rough ones so time I had a few good nights x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

It sounds like you will feel very tired later xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Sure I will, but it's good to keep busy xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you aren’t sleeping well Sue. I put a pouch of lavender flowers from my garden inside my pillow slip and it is working wonders. Some essential oil on a tissue works just as well. Maybe that might help. I can guarantee you won’t sleep well on Friday as you’ll be so excited about parkrun. Don’t let it put you off, we’re all the same. 😃

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

😁 I have lavender, I am due a couple of good nights now, I seem to get 3 good 2 bad

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

I'm an insomniac anyway, but the last 3-4 weeks have been dire. I had one night of 7 hours in that time, but most nights it is 4-5. I've started to sleep train myself! 🤣