Insomnia

[murraymints]

I have terrible problems sleeping and can go 3 nights in a row without a single minutes sleep..does anyone have any advice or tips

[ToraToraTora]

Vodka!

[pixie374]

Do you drink caffeine? I thought it would make no difference to me, because I always have done, but I stay awake all night if I drink it after about 3pm.

[-SharonA-]

Switch off all computers an tv's at least an hour before bedtime. Read a book, but not a thriller.

[wolf63]

I find that cuddling up to Frankie calms me down a bit and helps me sleep. He hogs the bed though - which is very annoying.

[murraymints]

dont drink much caffeine..mainly water....must admit I am guilty of telly in bed when I struggle or radio as complete silence is terrible...wolf ..can I borrow Frankie ?

[Cloverjo]

Do you use a smart phone, iPad or laptop late at night?
I find I have a lot of trouble sleeping if I take my iPad to bed. I read a book instead now.

[murraymints]

lappie and AB when it is driving me up the wall

[Sqad]

not enough information.
Do you get off to sleep and then wake up in the early hours of the morning and can't get back to sleep OR do you have difficulty in getting off to sleep, but when you eventual do, then you get a good 2-3 hours?

[wolf63]

Of course you can borrow him - that is his cute little face in my avatar. Two minor things.

• He is on a diet and you have to refuse him treats a dozen times a day.
• You have to get two Prednisolone tablets down his throat each day.

[murraymints]

sqad i literally do not sleep at all..am awake all night just watching the clock tick over..when some say they have not slept a wink, in practice they have..but I do not get a minute ..sometimes 3 nights in a row

[Sqad]

OK......see your GP and he will advice re. tablets and also take a more thorough history.

[murraymints]

have been to GP and they flatly refuse meds saying I will sleep when I need it..feel like a zombie at times

[Sqad]

Not very understanding GP's......in my opinion.
You could try Nytol which is an OTC sedative.

[murraymints]

I think this is why I seem to catch all manner of colds/flus etc as I am so run down with tiredness

[murraymints]

have bought some Kalms and will take them ..see if they help..

[Sqad]

I'll come and tell you some of my stories...........you will be asleep in no time.

[murraymints]

lol...probably keep me awake laughing and wanting to know more !

[delboy3]

What about one of these gizmos:

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[murraymints]

have similar sounds on a cd that I tried..ie rainfall..birds tweeting etc ..even a self hypnosis thing...nothing works

[Bathsheba]

Poor Minty, I feel for you, insomnia is a nightmare. If you do decide to try Nytol as Sqad suggested, make sure you don't get fobbed off with the herbal one, make sure you get the otc one, which contains an antihistamine. Good luck.

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