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Sleep
September 06 2019
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FeistyFatty
6 years ago
I feel your pain EQ. I'm a 0325hrs on the dot waker. My Dr tells me its hormones.... great 👍🏻 lol.
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teamaj2
6 years ago
Earth queen , FFF No sleep is just terrible . I used to sleep so well until the pesky hormones took over . My cure for no sleep was Melatonin. I take 5 mg . Sleep like a baby . If you wake at 3 am you could take another 1 mg tablet ?! It’s all natural and from what I’ve read it has no adverse reactions. I buy it online at only $10 for three months supply . I’m unsure if I can mention the website on the forum ? Goodluck
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Sawadee
6 years ago
Still do , but i found listening to a small portable radio on very low volume under my pillow soon gets me back to sleep. A talkback station you can hardly hear takes your mind away from the things you start to think about doing the next day.. The radio is the distraction...
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RHP User
6 years ago
I normally in bed by 8:30 at the latest and I'm always awake at 2 in the morning then I end up dozing off about 3 and wake up again at 4:30 just before my alarm but after doing a 10 hour day so yeah I don't know
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MsSuperFoxy
6 years ago
For 22+yrs my sleep pattern, has been all over the shop, never ever really solid. The thing I have learnt from shiftworking is just listen to your body, if it wants to sleep it will, if it doesn't, it doesn't unless if course there's unresolved medical issues. EQ have you talked to your GP? They may refer you to a sleep clinic. Ms Foxy
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AnnieWhichway
6 years ago
I'm a 3.25 am as well!! Strange. I've become so accustomed that l don't look at the clock all the time. I acknowledge that l have 2 hrs left and roll over without over thinking it. 8 times out of 10 l go back to sleep and wake up at 5,25, 5 minutes before the alarm. The other 2 out of 10 times is restless times, may be some self love to make me want to sleep but rarely works. That only seems to make me dozy when l have something to go and do. Need to take the battery out of the body clock.....
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RHP User
6 years ago
So it's the hormones that are doing it. It's so bloody annoying. I can't remember the last time I had 8 hours. I'm lucky to get 6 now. I tried sleeping tablets for the first time ever and they did nothing at night but made me unbelievably tired and foggy half way through the next day. Bugger that
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Mask_007
6 years ago
I'm up at 3am as well. Look at the bright side, is you are in good company you could have a very nice session then back to sleep for a little bit and then up to start your day... I would definitely would love that... just need to find someone now...
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aldus1
6 years ago
I think my body clock is better than an alarm, doesn’t seem to matter what time I go to bed I still wake up around 0530. Even when I travel overseas I usually don’t need an alarm. Vary rarely I get a good “sleep in “ till 0600 lol.
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MsJonesy
6 years ago
Welcome to the world of changing hormones. 😩 As previously mentioned get some Melatonin, and have a chat with your GP. The Melatonin does work.
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RHP User
6 years ago
EQ you're 48 and I'm 48, it's the perimenopause. Hormonal adjustments that start happening, cause symptoms, and eventually lead us to menopause. I surrendered to my insomnia last year and found ways to continue to relax and it passed. Monthly headaches are now on my menu. I practise positivity and gratitude, mindfulness, meditation and pilates. I can only try to control my response to the symptoms. Good luck.
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teamaj2
6 years ago
Melatonin in quite expensive in Australia with doctor script - available thru a compound pharmacy I use the website i herb and the brand I use is Natrol
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MsSuperFoxy
6 years ago
Does it make you drowsy the next day or have side effects? I have never tried any form of sleeping tablets cause I worry about being very lethargic for work the next day. I can not afford to be like that in my role. Ms Foxy
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RHP User
6 years ago
We just bought a weighted blanket. Best and fullest night’s sleep in months. The deep pressure sends you into such a relaxed state, then 😴
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teamaj2
6 years ago
Ms foxy I find I’m not drowsy at all the next day . Obviously we all react differently to medications. You or anyone can try 3 mg dosage first . As I said I’ve found the 5 mg perfect . You take it approx half an hour before you want to go to sleep . For the past 12 years years I’ve worked with Naturopaths . The melatonin is 100% safe. Menopausal symptoms can be dealt with simply by having acupuncture. Not everyone reacts as well as me but it’s worth a go with a reputable practitioner. I’ve found it amazing and I’m symptom free
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nightingale8
6 years ago
Antihistamines? Hello polaramine.
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SpicyKale
6 years ago
+1 for melatonin here! One shift worker and another that gets his head racing when thinking about work projects. Melatonin doesn't seem to give the sort of side effects that you get with sleeping tablets, maybe a slight haze while you down the first coffee of the day. Try the 2.5mg tables before going for the 5mg. Iherb for supply too. Curiouscpple, where did you get the weighted blanket? Mrs here is very interested in trying one... they're damn expensive. Another yes for background music on low. Works with earbuds for me, just nothing that catches my attention or it has the opposite effect!
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missy_mo0
6 years ago
I’m getting to sleep when you are all waking up! I’ve gone days without sleep, and it’s hell. Getting up at 7am to get ready for work when you’ve only just gotten to sleep is torture. Then the bad habits creep in of increased caffeine to get you through only compounding the problem. I have gotten better recently but it’s been a long journey and now I only sleep taking an anti-depressant which causes drowsiness (prescribed by doctor for nerve issues which also keep me awake)
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AnnieWhichway
6 years ago
After a work.....(toil.....) week of 3am wake ups .....(fucked up sleeps....)and you need a solid.....(good....)one......(sleep....).A herbal......(BigM.....)fag ......(cigarette.....).will zone.....(sleep.....(unconscious.....).you out.....(sleep....) for 10hrs.....( long time...)
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SSExplorer
6 years ago
Sleep is one of the most important things we do and the quality of your sleep will affect your functioning and longevity. You need to have it assessed to see if there’s any pathology, could literally save your life. Do epworth sleep questionnaire and if you don’t score we’ll get it checked out
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RHP User
6 years ago
Herbal supplements are very helpful, I love Blackmores Tranquil Night formula, but also I've recently started with a Natures Way Melatonin (also contains Chamomile / Passionflower) formula which is good for a deep sleep. My problem isn't that I can't sleep - but I've noticed my sleep quality is better/deeper with a herbal supplement. Warning: re: Melatonin - This can be tricky as to dosage as it's based on a natural sleeping "hormone" we all have, you really are better off having less as too much can have the opposite affect on the brain and wake you up. I do remember finding research from a sleep expert online advising on careful monitoring of melatonin dosages, if you care to go and do some research. Of course: the effectiveness of supplements may decline if the sleep-gap is due to serious mental health issues or maybe even meno stuff, I'm not sure, one's mileage may vary.
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RHP User
6 years ago
Stop moaning you bunch of whores. 🏃 💨💨💨💨💨
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RHP User
6 years ago
4am. Reading can send me off. Has anyone mentioned chamomile tea ? Goodnight. 💤 💤
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EarthQueen
6 years ago
Thanks 🙏 Some good things to try here. I caved last night and took a pill . First in years but getting 7 hours felt like bliss. I want to avoid them though I know they are highly addictive. Saw a friend struggle through his Benzo addiction and it wasn’t pretty. I think there’s so much we don’t really know about sleep. It’s pretty mysterious .
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SpicyKale
6 years ago
Just another thought. Melatonin will help your sleep cycle kick in, but it won't keep you asleep. From what I've read, it's a compounded hormone that helps regulate your circadian rhythm. If you're looking for a non benzo type of sleeping tablet, look up restovit. It's an antihistamine, so can make you a bit drowsy. Works a treat with nurofin for migraines too. Not sure if I've seen anyone else mention it, but go and chat to your gp. They're actually useful sometimes 😊
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Sawadee
6 years ago
Made me drowsy the next day.. But that's me.. My daughter takes it no problem.
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Playful2looking
6 years ago
Hope it works out.. yes see your GP and get a referral to a sleep clinic if possible ..Its a bugger. Lots of things like these can trigger sleep problemsshift work, hormones. stress, caffine , background noise, light in the room. electronic devices as in the computer or phone should be turned off two hours before bed ... if i have a coffee after 3pm I am like a Kangaroo caught in the head lights staring at the ceiling all night..
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