Sleeping insomnia

[lisa2525]

Hi Everyone

Anyone out there have sleeping problems, I feel wide awake all the time, if so has anyone got any ideas how to overcome it, the only way at the moment is sleeping tablets, I have tried to come off them but just cannot sleep without them.

Kind regards Dave

[RoadRunner44]

Hi Dave You don't mention how long you have had this sleep problem. I dont know how old you are but as we all get older getting a good night's sleep is often quite difficult. I am one of those people too. I find reading in bed until I feel sleepy helps. Listening to music on the radio is another thing I tend to do. However, if you are feeling wide awake all the time it must be very wearing. Could it be a medication you are taking that cause this such as steroids? What about your daily routine? Do you get enough exercise? There should be a healthy balance in our daily routine to encourage us to relax and sleep at night.Hopefully there will be others who will reply and offer you suggestions.

Best of luck in your quest.

[lisa2525 in reply to RoadRunner44]

HiThanks for your reply, I am 72 years young, I am on medication, Tamsoline for enlarged prostate, omeprazole ppi for acid reduction, metoclopramide for anti sickness, and avorvastatin.

Regards Dave

[RoadRunner44 in reply to lisa2525]

I note you are on Omaprazole. I take these and have reduced the strength to 10mg over a year. If you have acid reflux or post nasal drip, this can keep you awake at night.

[052517 in reply to lisa2525]

Only listen to the news once a day, no electronic screen time for at least an hour before bed. Prayer and reading before bed helps.

[lisa2525 in reply to 052517]

Thanks for your replyRegards Dave

[Pepita933]

I have a sleep disorder that is probably 10 years or more. Sleeping pills don’t work for me they put me in a crazy place where I’m in a light sleep but conscious. Benadryl seems to be the non addictive sleep potion most doctors recommend. I find reading is my big sleep inducer. I’ll read for a couple hours and finally fall asleep. Try to take caffeine out of your diet before you try to sleep. Have you had your thyroid checked?

[Mauser1905]

Killer sudoku. Works like magic for me. No news etc total screen blackout.

I recall some prayers in mind.

[Mum007]

Try sleep restriction therapy. Google it. I have had insomnia for over 40 years. It worked for me. Better to start it in the spring though when the nights are warmer and days longer. It took me 12 weeks to work. It stops working after a while and you have to do it again, maybe not for as long. but after 40 years of 0-5 hours of sleep every night it’s not surprising.

[Johnwillmac]

Hi Dave,

If you are taking atorvastatin it

has a side effect of insomnia. Have you talked with your doctor about this?

John

[lisa2525 in reply to Johnwillmac]

Thanks John been on it for years never realised that was one of the side effects, will speak to Doctor, no idea what or if there are any alternatives.Many thanks Dave

[Popsic]

Hi DaveI've had insomnia since my op 7 yrs ago, I've finally found something that helps, it's a combination of things, I use sleep sweet magnesium butter, which you rub on the soles of your feet, a pillow spray, feather and down and I have an organic sleep tea, you can get tea from any supermarket, the spray and butter I get off amazon, the butter is a bit greasy until it absorbs, but I do believe it helps, I now sleep at least 4 hours solid sleep, and 2-3 hours lighter sleep, which doesn't seem a lot, but as you know being an insomniac it's fab!

Hope this helps😉

[lisa2525 in reply to Popsic]

Thanks Popsic I will look into it many thanksRegards Dave B