Help with insomnia - Page 3

sherry7899 · 06-18-13, 02:07 PM

Thanks so much!!

Sherry

bzar · 06-18-13, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat58

Sherry, I had a few more alternative practice type thoughts:

a massage would be great too!

winnie_p · 06-18-13, 02:20 PM

Sherry, I'm sorry you're having a hard time!

I have recently discovered that I sleep much better, more deeply, and for a longer time without waking up if my dinner includes something starchy or something sweet. Better yet, both, but no caffeine. I don't need a big dinner, but eating the present-day standard healthy protein and veggies without something starchy truly makes me sleep worse. I notice it more and more and try to make sure to include rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes and a little bite of something sweet. Ice cream works especially well. Or cake.

Chocolate doesn't seem to work well, but maybe it's due to caffeine? My husband always swears by a banana with a little bit of honey and milk to knock you out.

I hope you find relief!

Genevieve M · 06-19-13, 12:21 AM

I struggled with insomnia and anxiety for a lot of reasons a few years ago and found that acupuncture really helped. When you get stuck with needles in the earlobes, it stimulates endorphins. And no, it doesn't hurt! I remember having the most wonderful sleep after these sessions. I only had three sessions, but the quality of my life improved dramatically.

Also, have you looked into having a sleep study?

Best of luck with this. I know how hard it is. Keep us posted.

cfwb · 06-19-13, 07:23 AM

I'm sorry you're having sleeping problems - I can completely understand. I keep having problems even when I do all the things "they" say you're supposed to. I also figure that my sleep issues are a symptom of something else being off kilter, and I hate to hide those other issues with drugs unless there are no other options.

Journaling helps, and I found some good advice in Deepak Chopra's "Restful Sleep" book, too.

Pat58 · 06-19-13, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genevieve M

I struggled with insomnia and anxiety for a lot of reasons a few years ago and found that acupuncture really helped. When you get stuck with needles in the earlobes, it stimulates endorphins. And no, it doesn't hurt! I remember having the most wonderful sleep after these sessions. I only had three sessions, but the quality of my life improved dramatically.

When I book an acupuncture, I know to clear the rest of my day. I come home as limp as a wet noodle. DH needs to go get takeout. I eat and go to bed!

goldillocks · 06-19-13, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzar

a massage would be great too!

Exactly ! A massage, a foot rub and a glass of warm milk should work wonders

NRGWoman · 06-19-13, 09:17 AM

I have a similar problem and have had for years. I have a "circadian rhythm disorder" so my body doesn't quite know what time it is. After fighting it for decades and being miserable every day I finally gave in and rearranged my day to start later. I understand that not everyone can do this (I have no kids, and my husband is very self-sufficient). I have felt so much better, been happier, and my household is much less stressed. And after being really honest with everyone in my life for a couple of years, people don't expect me to be up and functional at the time everyone else is.

I hope you find a solution that works for you, it is miserable when you can't sleep chronically

Sara1000 · 06-19-13, 03:12 PM

What has helped me and I had a BIG problem:
Melatonin
Magnesium
Any OTC sleeping product break in half even if you're supposed to take 2.

Amazon has tons of sleep inducing downloads for 99 cents each - you can listen to samples.

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06-18-13, 02:07 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Thanks so much!! Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

06-18-13, 02:20 PM
winnie_p VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, TX	Sherry, I'm sorry you're having a hard time! I have recently discovered that I sleep much better, more deeply, and for a longer time without waking up if my dinner includes something starchy or something sweet. Better yet, both, but no caffeine. I don't need a big dinner, but eating the present-day standard healthy protein and veggies without something starchy truly makes me sleep worse. I notice it more and more and try to make sure to include rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes and a little bite of something sweet. Ice cream works especially well. Or cake. Chocolate doesn't seem to work well, but maybe it's due to caffeine? My husband always swears by a banana with a little bit of honey and milk to knock you out. I hope you find relief!

06-19-13, 12:21 AM
Genevieve M Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Roslindale, MA	I struggled with insomnia and anxiety for a lot of reasons a few years ago and found that acupuncture really helped. When you get stuck with needles in the earlobes, it stimulates endorphins. And no, it doesn't hurt! I remember having the most wonderful sleep after these sessions. I only had three sessions, but the quality of my life improved dramatically. Also, have you looked into having a sleep study? Best of luck with this. I know how hard it is. Keep us posted.

06-19-13, 07:23 AM
cfwb Join Date: Aug 2005	I'm sorry you're having sleeping problems - I can completely understand. I keep having problems even when I do all the things "they" say you're supposed to. I also figure that my sleep issues are a symptom of something else being off kilter, and I hate to hide those other issues with drugs unless there are no other options. Journaling helps, and I found some good advice in Deepak Chopra's "Restful Sleep" book, too.

06-19-13, 09:17 AM
NRGWoman Join Date: Feb 2012	I have a similar problem and have had for years. I have a "circadian rhythm disorder" so my body doesn't quite know what time it is. After fighting it for decades and being miserable every day I finally gave in and rearranged my day to start later. I understand that not everyone can do this (I have no kids, and my husband is very self-sufficient). I have felt so much better, been happier, and my household is much less stressed. And after being really honest with everyone in my life for a couple of years, people don't expect me to be up and functional at the time everyone else is. I hope you find a solution that works for you, it is miserable when you can't sleep chronically __________________ You are what you repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle Your future isn't written yet, your future is what you make it, so make it a good one. - Dr. Emmett Brown, Back to the Future III What would happen if everyday I woke up and I did everything in my power to change my life? How would my life be different in a month, a year? - Liz Murray, Homeless to Harvard

06-19-13, 03:12 PM
Sara1000 Join Date: Sep 2008	What has helped me and I had a BIG problem: Melatonin Magnesium Any OTC sleeping product break in half even if you're supposed to take 2. Amazon has tons of sleep inducing downloads for 99 cents each - you can listen to samples.