sleeping remedy

[filthiestfis]

I cant sleep. Not just tonight but every night, toss and turn in bed, eventually get to sleep after a long wait. Have tried Natrasleep, they are a herbal remedy which do nothing 4 me. Anyone got ideas?

[BagPussAA]

I have also tried Natrasleep and they were no good for me either. I now use Nytol which works really well

[Eve]

I used to get some valerian and camomile from a herb shop and make a tea from them and drink i before i went to bed. Valerian can make you a bit groggy first thing too.

It can become a psychological thing as well, maybe something like hypnotherapy could help you to break it?

Relaxation is important as can be routine. Get lots of fresh air and exercise, cardio and relaxing such as yoga which could help and maybe some meditation.

Eat well and heathily, not right before bed but so you're body isn't preoccupied being hungry or dehydrated. Avoid stimulants before bedtime such as caffine or alcohol and foods which are hard to digest.

Set a time limit before a routine bedtime so your body gets used to winding down. Avoid tv and such and just spend say half an hour to an hour winding down, maybe reading something light, pampering (I always have a good skincare routine so I feel fresher going to bed). Make sure your routine involves doing everything that will mean you won't have to get up again such as having some water ready if you want it, making sure your place is secure, turning things off etc... A glass of hot milk can help.

Make your sleeping conditions more relaxing and comfortable, redecorate your bedroom in calm relaxing colours, buy some new really comfortable bedding and nightwear, make it a treat to go to bed. Make sure you're not too hot or cold, that your room isn't too light or noisy etc... or that there are other distractions.

Make it somewhere you enjoy curling up and relaxing so even if you can't sleep straightaway you're comfortable and relaxed there. Use it fmainly for sleep only so your body knows it's bedtime. Try to avoid watching tv, eating and such there.

[Eve]

Try getting anything that maybe playing on your mind out of the way. Sit down quietly and go through it for a bit before bed telling yourself that after that you will "put it away", then do your bedtime routine and if it keeps creeping up on you then try visualising locking it away in your head.

Relaxation techniques can be good, maybe spray some lavender around and then lie in bed on your back so you're comfortable and visualise yourself relaxing bit by bit from your toes up. I sometimes imagine i'm lying on a beach and that the tide is gently washing up me bit by bit relaxing my body.

Maybe have a place in your mind where you can go to feel safe and relaxed, somewhere beautiful with no distractions such as on a cliff top overlooking the sea. Maybe even have a bed there you go and curl up in.

[CLOWN TICKLE]

their is a milk called goodnight at most sainsburys which can help but fortunately I never suffer from it

[spk]

I completely feel your pain- 3am last night I was still wired to the moon and I got up at 7.20 today its so frustrating. Its a bit unorthodox but I find drowsy antihistamines really help, they dont do you any harm and some people take them every day. Take it about 30 minutes before you head to sleep. Works 90% of the time for me. Not last night though zzzzzzzzzzz its going to be a LONG day !

[ummmm]

I know exactly how you feel. Once I'm asleep I stay asleep but it might take hours and hours to get there.

It's a form of torture

[filthiestfis]

Thanks for your answers. I have tried that milk from saisnburys before but didnt work.
I will have Nytol next....

[daisy48]

I had the same problem,my gp told me to take 2 Hedex at night. They knock me out!

[filthiestfis]

are Hedex prescribed medication? Not heard of them