Sleep....Or Not

Sleep is just not happening for me at the moment.

Spend the entire day yawning and tired, find it near impossible to get out of bed in a morning.

But when it comes to bed time - I am wide awake!!

Probably doesn't help that I have a complete inability to relax!

Any tips on conquering the insomnia?

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So annoying when that happens - have been there, fortunately not at the moment even though breathing not great (weird, but useful).

Are you thinking about the day too much? I find thinking, in a 'daytime' kind of way, is not helpful. Letting your mind drift can help, kind of 'daydreaming' - I find this often leads into the proper night-time sort. Or something like 'if you could invite anyone living or dead to a party who would you have' - quite fun to do and I find it keeps out the stressful daytime thoughts well and tends to get me drifting off.

I hope all that makes sense - may be just me and is also easier said than done - I do find it hard to stop thinking about the day. Try clenching then relaxing each part of your body in turn as well - head down or feet up.

Also try to avoid too much internet/TV right before bed. I have heard the backlighting can mess with your natural sleep cycle as it's too bright for the time of day, if that makes sense - can sort of fool your body into thinking it's not sleep time after all. Try reading in bed if you like reading.

Hope some of this is useful. I have no idea really what made me start getting to sleep within a reasonable time instead of being awake for 2 hours+

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Warm bath,read to tire eyes,soft music,write down things on mind so dont play on your mind and keep you awake.Milky drink. xxx

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Lots of tips for me to try - thank you

Unfortunately the hot bath one wont work as only have a shower

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Try a warm bath or shower and a strong cup of camomile tea. Camomile is one of natures natural relaxants.

Also my wife discovered that Avon do a Sleeptheraphy balm. You apply it to your temples and wrists. Works for me.

Dave.

[angievere]

I find my antihistamines knock me out, also if I take Paracetomol at night. Other than that, lavender essential oil on my forehead and wrists, hot water bottle at my feet and cup of hot chocolate.

[SophBreat in reply to angievere]

Me too. The drowsy antihistamines really put me to sleep.

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I am struggling to sleep at the moment it was just to hot and stuffy last night opened every window but the breeze seems to be coming from all different directions - not in my windows. I am tired today. Maybe done a bit much over the last week.

[Annista]

Try tuning the radio in to BBC Radio 4, turn the volume down until you can just hear it and then listen hard. Works for me!