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Need Advice - Should we buy Blue Heron Insomnia Program

Hello. I am writing this post on behalf of a friend of mine who suffers from insomnia, recently while browsing the web i came across this insomnia help...

Hello. I am writing this post on behalf of a friend of mine who suffers from in...

•6 years ago

What’s the most frustrating thing people say to you when you say you struggle to sleep?

What’s the most frustrating thing people say to you when you say you struggle to sleep? just about anything of the many things repeatedly tried in the past 60+...

What’s the most frustrating thing people say to you when you say you struggle to...

•6 years ago

They just dont understand!

The most frustrating thing people say to me when im struggling to sleep is just to relax! Oh yes like i haven't done that already and dont use your phone as...

The most frustrating thing people say to me when im struggling to sleep is just ...

•6 years ago

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Magnesium

By far the most frustrating thing people suggest is "Have you tried Magnesium?" Yes for 20 years! I have tried all the different formulas. I spray it on, soak...

By far the most frustrating thing people suggest is "Have you tried Magnesium?" ...

•6 years ago

Most common response I get from folks when I say that I'm having problems sleeping.

It's a bit frustrating when people automatically assume that I'm drinking a butt load of caffeinated beverages, which I do not.

It's a bit frustrating when people automatically assume that I'm drinking a butt...

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•6 years ago

What’s the most frustrating thing people say to you when you say you struggle to sleep?

I'm so tired, I didn't get much sleep last night either. I only managed to get about 6-7 hrs worth of sleep. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬They really have NO clue!

I'm so tired, I didn't get much sleep last night either. I only managed to get a...

•6 years ago

As you get older you need less sleep

I hear this phrase so many times it makes me want to scream. As we get older we need at least seven hours sleep. The other statement I hear is keep busy during...

I hear this phrase so many times it makes me want to scream. As we get older we ...

•6 years ago

New here

Hello, I've been posting on the Lupus UK site for a couple of years now, but have reached a state of desperation over one particular symptom - chronic...

Hello, I've been posting on the Lupus UK site for a couple of years now, but hav...

•6 years ago

What’s the most frustrating thing people say to you when you say you struggle to sleep?

The most frustrating thing for me is probably that people think because you look normal then you have no health issues. It has really made me re-think how I...

The most frustrating thing for me is probably that people think because you look...

•6 years ago

The most frustrating thing people say to me when you say I struggle to sleep....

Why don't you try this and then they proceed to tell me the most obvious thing like don’t look at your phone in the bed etc. Some people think they know it...

Why don't you try this and then they proceed to tell me the most obvious thing l...

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The most frustrating thing people say when you mention you struggle to sleep...

Have you tried (insert standard sleep hygiene method or lavender oil)??? Outwardly “oh yes thanks I’ve tried that/will give that a try” Inwardly “YES I HAVE...

Have you tried (insert standard sleep hygiene method or lavender oil)??? Outward...

•6 years ago

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Sleep Frustrations

It frustrates me when others complain of lack of sleep after a night out. I feel like "welcome to my world every day!"

It frustrates me when others complain of lack of sleep after a night out. I feel...

•6 years ago

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What’s the most frustrating thing people say to you when you say you struggle to sleep?

The things people say: - get an early night Add some of things you've heard

The things people say: - get an early night Add some of things you've heard

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•6 years ago

Energy

The one thing I find most frustrating things people say to me when I haven't had any sleep is you should do something during to make you tired, then you will...

The one thing I find most frustrating things people say to me when I haven't had...

•6 years ago

do others understand?

I find others don't really understand, those who sleep well of course. Offhand remarks, try a relaxing bath, a chocolate drink, different pillows etc. all...

I find others don't really understand, those who sleep well of course. Offhand r...

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Does it help hearing this?

I find it incredibly frustrating when discussing my own or anyone else's sleep problems that "why" is often left out off consideration and also the seeming...

I find it incredibly frustrating when discussing my own or anyone else's sleep p...

•6 years ago

Relax , sleep will come

The above statement is the most frustrating sentence sometimes people can say when sleep evades you, .theres plenty of others and I equate that sentence to...

The above statement is the most frustrating sentence sometimes people can say wh...

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Wrote out x2 now which has taken me hours to write & has deleted the lot every time I have gone to post it so u can enjoy my pic instead!

This is the 2nd time I have written this out & it has just deleted the lot when I have finished & have then tried to post it, so now I'm sorry but I'm giving...

This is the 2nd time I have written this out & it has just deleted the lot when ...

•6 years ago

Watching dawn break is beautiful isnt it ?

Its 4.22am and I'm watching another dawn break , it's supposed to be good for the soul a time to reflect and awe inspiring but if you went to sleep at 11am and...

Its 4.22am and I'm watching another dawn break , it's supposed to be good for th...

•6 years ago

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Since my illness and sleep problems I have found exercise meditation and yoga a great help. I have arthritis in both knees and my fingers, sleep apnoea, asthma...

Since my illness and sleep problems I have found exercise meditation and yoga a ...

•6 years ago

My suggestions for those struggling with sleep are:

1. Get into a routine that suits you, but keep bed-time and get-up-time the same each day irrespective of whether it is a work day or not. Your body is better...

1. Get into a routine that suits you, but keep bed-time and get-up-time the same...

•6 years ago

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Struggling?

For those that are struggling to sleep I would talk to your loved ones or friends about it as they might have a different look on things and suggest something...

For those that are struggling to sleep I would talk to your loved ones or friend...

•6 years ago

Addressing Sleep Issues

First, address the obvious such as no naps, no caffeine after lunch, go to bed and arise on a schedule, use the bedroom for sleep. If that doesn't work try...

First, address the obvious such as no naps, no caffeine after lunch, go to bed a...

•6 years ago

The Best Tip I Ever Got For Falling Asleep

I have had a hard time falling asleep for years. I read an article on Pinterest about five years ago that surprised me, because it actually helped - a lot....

I have had a hard time falling asleep for years. I read an article on Pintere...

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•6 years ago

Finding it hard to stay asleep?

I recommend you try having sleeping tablets but don’t take them regularly as you will become addicted and they become less effective. My GP prescribes be 28...

I recommend you try having sleeping tablets but don’t take them regularly as you...

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Sleep

I try and get into a routine the same time to bed and get up at the same time, try and not fall asleep during the day and get as much exercise as you can. Do...

I try and get into a routine the same time to bed and get up at the same time, t...

•6 years ago

Suggestions fir someone struggling to sleep.

- Try all the sleep hygiene methods first - definitely never look at clocks if you can’t get to sleep - mindfulness meditations in bed - get up if you are...

- Try all the sleep hygiene methods first - definitely never look at clocks if y...

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Sleep help

Go to your Doctor, take your partner with you, your partner could inform the Doctor about your night time behaviour, better than yourself. This is how my Sleep...

Go to your Doctor, take your partner with you, your partner could inform the Doc...

•6 years ago

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Sleep problems?

Sleep is a vital activity for us all. It is when our body’s repair mechanisms really kick-in. Not getting sufficient good quality sleep will negatively impact...

Sleep is a vital activity for us all. It is when our body’s repair mechanisms re...

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Dont suffer in silence

Firstly if your struggling seek professional help , your not moaning or a problem and they are there to help , of course theres things you can do to help...

Firstly if your struggling seek professional help , your not moaning or a proble...

•6 years ago

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