Thanks for reply, pity there's not a a pill you can take for it, my oh has suffered for years, me I get it every few days, got it tonight.
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look up mag365. It’s great for sleep and restless legs
It’s magnesium citrate.... brilliant for these issues. Has helped me a great deal
Pinkblush
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It really is debilitating especially if it keeps you awake. The following day is ruined. I started making mistakes at work thru tiredness and fatigue. Also what can help relieve it on a temporary basis is if you put your legs against a cold surface, tiles, enamel bath, bag of frozen peas etc. Btw, I'm up this late because i fell asleep today not because of rls.
Pinkblush
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Yes. Severely. I've been on prescription meds for it the last four years
I don’t think so sorry. I know my GP only prescribes it for short term too. Have you ever tried magnesium citrate? It’s life changing for sleep/rest. Look up mag365
Fizzwhizz2020
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Try a sleep mediation app (guided) they’re free on YouTube. Also, ugh the nurse works wonders as do nytol one a night. The herbal ones do nothing for me. But I use them infrequently to get me back into a routine. So I’d only use any tablets short term. Try the guided meditation on YouTube. It’s helped me massively. Jason Sealy has really good ones. It’s horrible when you can’t sleep x
Pinkblush
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I feel for you I really do. Its a lot to cope withI’ve had this for years now and it’s even worse with covid anxiety / stress / life now
OnlyHereForTheLolz
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I agree with the person who mentioned CBT oil.
I used to suffer badly with insomnia when I was at uni. The only thing that helped me was smoking weed or eating weed brownies. Please note this was in a time before it was was so specilised and strong.
So I wouldn’t tell you to smoke/eat weed but CBT will have the benefits and I know the sellers are normally very informative
I used to suffer badly with insomnia when I was at uni. The only thing that helped me was smoking weed or eating weed brownies. Please note this was in a time before it was was so specilised and strong.
So I wouldn’t tell you to smoke/eat weed but CBT will have the benefits and I know the sellers are normally very informative
Pinkblush
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My problem has always been feeling tired and sluggish in the afternoons and then getting a second wind in the evenings. I could never drop off before 3am. I have tried a lot of things that didn't work and have recently (june) resorted to a sleep hypnosis app, ...not to be confused with meditation app as the two are different. Its worked wonders for me so far.
Itsalwayssunny
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Putting my sleep tips here in case anything I do can help others.
Try and take exercise earlier in the day, the endorphins from exercise will keep you awake if you do it too late
Don't eat foods that are harder to digest and try not to eat too late in the day. I generally have to avoid chocolate, bananas and heavy carbs 3-4 hours before sleep
Phone down 30 mins before sleep
I drink a cup of Pukka night time tea just before bed
A notebook beside the bed for brain dumping those annoying thoughts that come to you as soon as you get into bed
I have the Calm app and listen to sleep stories which are between 20-50 mind long and I often don't hear the end of the story
Try and take exercise earlier in the day, the endorphins from exercise will keep you awake if you do it too late
Don't eat foods that are harder to digest and try not to eat too late in the day. I generally have to avoid chocolate, bananas and heavy carbs 3-4 hours before sleep
Phone down 30 mins before sleep
I drink a cup of Pukka night time tea just before bed
A notebook beside the bed for brain dumping those annoying thoughts that come to you as soon as you get into bed
I have the Calm app and listen to sleep stories which are between 20-50 mind long and I often don't hear the end of the story
I’ve suffered for years with poor sleep and have tried it all believe me.
Esther Coren mentioned on Instagram once that during a stressful time she took these sleep gels found in the USA. I found some online first (not cheap but not too ridiculous) and they have changed my life. So happened to travel to the states pre COVID and stocked up from CVS so I have enough to last, I generally only take them 4 nights a week especially if I’ve got a big day at work due. Highly recommend and no side effects.
Esther Coren mentioned on Instagram once that during a stressful time she took these sleep gels found in the USA. I found some online first (not cheap but not too ridiculous) and they have changed my life. So happened to travel to the states pre COVID and stocked up from CVS so I have enough to last, I generally only take them 4 nights a week especially if I’ve got a big day at work due. Highly recommend and no side effects.
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Henearne129
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Same boat. Only thing that worked for me is diazepam, stolen from my dad who didnt use his prescription, not good at all I know.
He has since videoed himself pouring them down the sink, no more for me!
He has since videoed himself pouring them down the sink, no more for me!
Flowergirl14
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I am on Chapter 2 of the bestseller by Matthew Walker, called Why We Sleep. Will let you know how I get on....
It does state that caffeine is the No 1 cause of insomnia, takes so long to eliminate and varies from person to person.
It does state that caffeine is the No 1 cause of insomnia, takes so long to eliminate and varies from person to person.
Still awake, still quite light outside, feel like taking my dogs for a walk, but my oldie is so snuggled, am so jealous !!
Can I ask why he videod that?
Pinkblush
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Sure. Ropinorole 0.2mg x 4 a day. Its mainly for parkinsons disease but used to treat RLS too. I was first prescribed gabapentin but had to change because one of the side effects. It was good tho but it gave me dry mouth. This is an anti epilepsy drug also used for RLS.
What I should have mentioned is there are no specific prescription meds for RSL but research and trials have found parkinsons and epilepsy meds have worked well for rsl.
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