Changes you have noticed

pmlindyloo

Some really useful tips on here:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/unable-sleep-eleven-ways-you-2300449

It is such a vicious circle because you lay there overthinking and worrying that you are not going to get to sleep! Went through this myself.

I found the breathing exercises extremely useful and the relaxation technique. I swear concentrating on these just frees your mind and off you go!

Good luck!

mumps

POPPYOSCAR wrote: »

Reading a book in bed is guaranteed to send me to sleep.


Have you tried it?

Yes, I have been reading for a couple of hours in bed. Hasn't helped I am afraid. My husband was convinced listening to a talking book would do it, they send him off a treat, but no good for me.

Savvy_Sue

mumps wrote: »

Yes, I have been reading for a couple of hours in bed. Hasn't helped I am afraid. My husband was convinced listening to a talking book would do it, they send him off a treat, but no good for me.

BBC World Service (Radio 4 turns into this after midnight) - works a treat for us.

pollypenny

The night-time teas used to work for me whe I was trying to cope with tinnitus.

I now find I doze for 20 minutes then I'm wide awake again.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

BBC World Service (Radio 4 turns into this after midnight) - works a treat for us.

I like this also, my wee radio is on from going to bed until I get up in morning.

Some interesting topics and discussions in the wee sma' oors.

Only thing is, I could be listening to something interesting about 3/4 in the morning, and fall asleep missing the end.

Here's a good tip to help you get to sleep,

If you lie on the edge of the bed, you'll soon drop off. :rotfl:

mumps

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

BBC World Service (Radio 4 turns into this after midnight) - works a treat for us.

I've tried Book at Bedtime but that didn't work, I usually turn things off before midnight because of disturbing DH and I can't get comfortable with headphones. I fear I might be a lost cause.

wymondham

Whiskey works well!

[Deleted User]

Hi,

mumps wrote: »

I usually turn things off before midnight because of disturbing DH and I can't get comfortable with headphones.

maybe an 'under pillow speaker' would help, something like this,

mumps

wymondham wrote: »

Whiskey works well!

Teetotal I'm afraid. Maybe thats my problem!

mumps

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,



maybe an 'under pillow speaker' would help, something like this,

That looks interesting, might have a look at that.