Can't sleep :(

[zenko]

Well it early in morning again and I am up can,t sleep more 5 hours a night is it worth me have a nap in afternoon if I,m not sleeping ?...

[Ginsing]

Morning Zenko I am a firm believer in a power nap in the afternoon. I seem to get the most restorative sleep in the afternoon and I am brighter for the evening. So if you feel the need go for it xgins

[anbuma]

Hi Zenko,i only sleep for about 5 hours and wake up at some point in the middle.most nights I stay up until about 12 then spend time on my computer going to bed at 1am.i nearly always have a nap in the afternoon-2 hours-gives me that extra time in the evening.if I odnt then im falling asleep at 8/9pm.i would take a nap.

[zenko]

Wow thanks guys yeah mam made me go back sleep but I got 2 hours but in really light sleep yeah going go back naps afternoon or I won't get much at all and feel crap all time

[Hidden]

I generally sleep 5 - 6 hours at night and then, if I have the time and feel I need it I will nap for an hour or two in the day. I don't nap every day but I have no issues with allowing myself a nap if I'm having a "down day". We have to look after ourselves. The trick is to make it long enough to help but not so long that I feel yuck when I wake.

[TheAuthor]

Hi zenko

I am so sorry to read of your sleep problem. I am the same as I cannot fall asleep these days. Mind you, I have had days where I can't wake up either! I sincerely hope that you can find some resolution to your problem.

Take care

Ken

[zenko]

Thanks guys had sleep for 3 hours and feel much better off to doctors on Monday so see what they say

[fenbadger]

I'm trying PMR (see Emma's post) Downloaded a track off Am*z*n for 89p.

Search <progressive muscle relaxation> and watch out for unsuitable items.

Ok so far but it's early days. Had my afternoon lie down yesterday, listened to track, didn't fall asleep - actually a good result. Felt a bit refreshed. Did it again at bedtime. There was a good prog on R$ yest, Inside Health. Talked about sleep and light particularly with respect to tablets, iphones and laptop glare. Interesting but reinforced the old stuff about winding down correctly.

[Mdaisy in reply to fenbadger]

It's great news to hear PMR is helping a little bit in conjunction with all your other treatments.

[fenbadger in reply to Mdaisy]

Hi Emma. I'm going to blame fibro fog for the typo. It should have read radio4. My occy health seemed impressed by what I was doing, like taking control of the illness not the other way around. I'm in the early stages I suppose, so not as badly off as some of the posts I read. Hope it lasts. I'll give you a list of tactics and strategies with the PMR results In a couple of weeks.

How's the Anton? My Clatford friends have been quiet, but knowing the valley I imagine it's well up at Rookesbury etc.

[Mdaisy in reply to fenbadger]

Hello Fenbadger,

Are you living close by to me?

Emma

[fenbadger in reply to Mdaisy]

Hi Emma. Winchester. I used to be Sustrans Ranger from Mottisfont up to Fullerton. still involved locally but concentrating on Winchester now

There was always a lot to do after a storm. Doing the same over here now. It's something I can do at my on pace and have as many breaks as I want to

[Mdaisy in reply to fenbadger]

Oh yeah I remember now, slight brain fog oopsie. ) I used to work at Winchester Hospital before the Fibro, do miss my nursing as I qualified to do this from University. However, if I was Fibro free again I wouldn't go back. I am enjoying the Charity Work so much I think I'd would continue that IF that ever happened !

[fenbadger in reply to Mdaisy]

'sokay flower. The dreaded fog can be blamed for much hehehehe. I was racking my cells for who had the caravan and narrowboat. Took ages. Sometimes so unreal it looks and feels like a dream.

I'm still working but I'm coming to the realisation, it's only just. . . .cutting back loads of activity. I'm now listening to the NHS version of PMR. The speech is not actually as professional (she's a occy therapist) but I like the instructions and the soundtrack, so far robins sheep owls. . . .

I can't join the Winchester group because it meets when I'm at work

My fear about charity work is ATOS. "If you can do that, you can do paid work"

Am I allowed to ask what department were you or is that getting too personal? I'm a bit of a professional patient I spent a lot of time with Rob Spencer Fleet as a patient and for a time was a ward helper in his area. Had to pack that in as it was incompatible with family life.

Seem to remember there were lots of Rachels around

[Hidden]

hi zenco

I tend to sleep 3.5 to 4.5 hours at night, if I wake sometimes I'll drop back off for another 3hrs or so but I nap most days to re-charge my battery

PMR gets me off to a deep transient sleep where I hear everything around me but I'm out for the count, my body rests as if it were really asleep Handy at nap time to kill two birds with one stone.............. re-charge, relax and heal xxxsianxxx

[Mdaisy in reply to Hidden]

Are you finding PMR helpful ? Great News. It is recommended to people with M.S & Parkinsons too I believe

[Hidden in reply to Mdaisy]

Brilliant news

When it does knock me out unconscious I find I can get an extra 1.5 hours sleep, which is useful if I'm going to be physically busy the next day, for instance going to a doc appointment or mucking the hammies out which is what I'm currently doing

It knocked me out last night but was still up at 4am I did nod back off again a little while later. I had a mooch around the forum and played my game for a while and then................. 10am slept past medication time and everything.... typical and unable to move too well. ...............voltarol to the rescue

I do use it in conjunction with relaxing muscles in the bath and light stretching also beforehand for really good results and drink plenty of water

That's my method anyway and I've used it for years and took some mastering (and giggling in the process) I haven't used pre recorded treatments for a long time because I couldn't get away with the people talking through the steps on them so I've learned the process and can switch off to the sound of my own voice telling me..........

It doesn't always work but hey! neither do the pills

many fluffies for you Emma xxxsianxxx very sorry for the long-winded response

[Mdaisy in reply to Hidden]

Thank You for the reply

[Mdaisy]

Hello Zenko,

It isn't unusual for people living with Fibro to have trouble sleeping and on our website we discuss Sleep Medications. Here's the link;

fibroaction.org/Pages/Sleep...

You may also wish to try Complementary Therapies, which may help you to relax. Here's some information which may help;

fibroaction.org/News/New-Co...

As the other members say it may be worth trying relaxation technique before bedtime and even a hot milky drink like Ovaltine maybe

I understand how difficult it is when your mind won't let you sleep and I hope you get a better night's sleep tonight.

Best Wishes

Emma

FibroAction Administrator

[zenko in reply to Mdaisy]

Wow thanks Emma going chat with doctor about meds but hmm I guess I should also try PMR sound great.

[SquareD6]

Hello Zenko, I am usually still awake in the early hours of the morning, then fall asleep around 8am after the children have gone to school, then get up around now when the children are finishing school to come home. I have advised to try taking lemon balm capsules. You can get them in a health shop such as Holland & Barratt, you take 1 or 2 3 times a day and apparently they help you get back into a normal sleeping pattern, I'm going to get some tomorrow if I manage to get out of my nice warm bed. XX

[zenko in reply to SquareD6]

Never heard about capsules I just got out bed was great ge a bit of a nap

[Mdaisy in reply to SquareD6]

HelloSquareD6,

Please can I suggest you consider discussing with your GP or your local pharmacy about any supplements you are thinking about taking as there may be interactions with some medication you may be taking.

It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Best Wishes

Emma

FibroAction Administrator

[bourne]

hi up and a wake after 2 hours sleep full day ahead of me , im finding im getting slower and if you have to have a rest , go for it our body and mind need it when we have so little sleep, and don't over do it good luck and hugs from me on this wet morning at 3 am

[hog2203]

Wow 5 hours a night I'm jealous, if I get more than 3 I'm over the moon. I would defo say get a nap in in the afternoon. Sleep is important although it may not feel so even 30 min cat nap works wonders for the body. I have at least two naps a day, before anyone says that's why I cannot sleep I spent 2 weeks staying awake during the day to see if I could sleep at night but nothing works. .