Unsure - To show me that I’m not getting anymore I guess! I probably shouldn’t have been taking them off him anyway
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I've suffered with insomnia here and there ever since I had my first child never had problems before that. The worst phase I had lasted 8 weeks straight 2/3 hours a night broken sleep came out of nowhere so I know the struggles! nothing was going on in my life to cause it. What helped me start sleeping again was magnesium supplements that you take 1 or 2 hours before bed and cbd oil
I'm going to try these because I don't want to be taking prescription medication on a permenant basis. It states they are high absorbtion and good for muscle cramps and restless leg relief. The reviews seem very positive too. Fingers crossed. These are on amazon
I've spent the day researching magnesium, would love to know how all you guys are getting on with it .
Melatonin and magnesium citrate
I’ve taken it for years and recently put my mother on to it. It works for me. There’s numerous magnesium and I take citrate.
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.
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
Does calm drain your battery? If you fall asleep with it on
Couldn't say for definite as I charge my phone overnight but I listen to sleep stories and then it just closes when the story is finished so assume it wouldn't
Mag365
Can you buy Zopiclone 7.5mg online? I have 1 tablet left & my GP won’t prescribe me anymore, even though my last prescription was last year.
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
MAG365 ....it'll work immediately...not only for sleep but other functions too.
I never struggle to get to sleep but have problems staying asleep. I go to bed 11-12'ish, am asleep within minutes of turning out the light but regularly wake around 3-4am and can't get back to sleep. It is exhausting. This has been going on for years and I have phases when it happens every night for weeks at a time. My problem became MUCH worse during menopause and hasn't improved. I still suffer horrible night sweats although not quite as frequently as when they were at their half hourly peak. I am very active, walk briskly at least an hour a day, often much more, drink very little caffeine and only in the morning, herbal remedies do nothing and my GP won't give tablets even for short term use.
With regard to those who suffer restless legs, I recently bought an ointment called Sweet Sleep magnesium butter on line which you massage into the soles of the feet before bedtime. It is supposed to help with sleep in general but in particular with night sweats and restless legs. It does seem to have helped me a little but my husband who has restless legs thinks it is amazing. He says his legs start to settle as soon as he begins to rub it in and his feet feel comfortably warm and tingly straight away. It isn't cheap, I think it was around £23 but it is a decent sized jar and seems to be lasting well
With regard to those who suffer restless legs, I recently bought an ointment called Sweet Sleep magnesium butter on line which you massage into the soles of the feet before bedtime. It is supposed to help with sleep in general but in particular with night sweats and restless legs. It does seem to have helped me a little but my husband who has restless legs thinks it is amazing. He says his legs start to settle as soon as he begins to rub it in and his feet feel comfortably warm and tingly straight away. It isn't cheap, I think it was around £23 but it is a decent sized jar and seems to be lasting well
I've had insomnia for a long time and was on sleeping tablets for years before I realised they were making the situation worse. I've tried everything. Being the right temperature is key in this. I'll list a few things that I genuinely do think help.
100% cotton bedding and nightwear
Wool duvet, pillows etc. They're expensive but made a massive difference to me
Make sure the bed is properly made. Wrinkly sheets are horrible.
A cold bedroom - I feel the cold but the radiator in our bedroom is off
I need it to be as dark and quiet as possible. So we have blackout blinds, no ticking clocks etc
Not going into the bedroom unless to sleep. I will put clothes in the wardrobe etc, but do not sit in there
When I get into bed, I do this breathing technique, which is breathe in with mouth closed for 4 seconds, hold my breath for 7 seconds and breathe out for 8 seconds with mouth open making a whooshing sound. Do this up to 4 times.
I try to shower before I go to bed, but if I'm too tired, I'll just have a wash and then moisturise my body, massaging it in. I then do the same with my face and some hand cream just before I turn the light off. I use soothing fragrances and can smell the fragrances when I lie down which is nice.
Clean bedding always makes me sleep better, so I change my bedding regularly. Likewise I change my nightwear very regularly.
I also try to keep our bedroom as nice and uncluttered as possible, with a furry rug by my side of the bed and minimal things on my bedside table, just what I'll need, hand cream, tissues etc. I do like having flowers. Likewise, I'm a tyrant with the no clutter rule on my partner's side of the bed and bedside table! Anything to make going to bed as nice as possible and not being woken up when he tries to reach for something and knocks off 5 books, an ipad, mobile, glasses, a glass of water, a box of tissues, a comb and god knows what else.
100% cotton bedding and nightwear
Wool duvet, pillows etc. They're expensive but made a massive difference to me
Make sure the bed is properly made. Wrinkly sheets are horrible.
A cold bedroom - I feel the cold but the radiator in our bedroom is off
I need it to be as dark and quiet as possible. So we have blackout blinds, no ticking clocks etc
Not going into the bedroom unless to sleep. I will put clothes in the wardrobe etc, but do not sit in there
When I get into bed, I do this breathing technique, which is breathe in with mouth closed for 4 seconds, hold my breath for 7 seconds and breathe out for 8 seconds with mouth open making a whooshing sound. Do this up to 4 times.
I try to shower before I go to bed, but if I'm too tired, I'll just have a wash and then moisturise my body, massaging it in. I then do the same with my face and some hand cream just before I turn the light off. I use soothing fragrances and can smell the fragrances when I lie down which is nice.
Clean bedding always makes me sleep better, so I change my bedding regularly. Likewise I change my nightwear very regularly.
I also try to keep our bedroom as nice and uncluttered as possible, with a furry rug by my side of the bed and minimal things on my bedside table, just what I'll need, hand cream, tissues etc. I do like having flowers. Likewise, I'm a tyrant with the no clutter rule on my partner's side of the bed and bedside table! Anything to make going to bed as nice as possible and not being woken up when he tries to reach for something and knocks off 5 books, an ipad, mobile, glasses, a glass of water, a box of tissues, a comb and god knows what else.
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.
