Suggestions for Falling/Staying Asleep!!
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My wife has struggled with this for years. We have tried everything under the sun.
Sleep in a dark, cool room and no screens.
Probably the worst part of not sleeping well is the snowball anxiety that forms from worrying about being able to sleep the next night, and so on.
- CBD - Seemed to work for a while, but then the effect wore off.
- THC - Was tried once when things were very rough and she hated how it made her feel.
- Melatonin - As previously mentioned, the hangover affect is real, but it does help when necessary.
- Benadryl - My sister works in healthcare and nurses swear by taking 2 before bed to help with sleep. Did not help my wife.
- Iron supplement - This seems to help her at times.
- Magnesium - Has seemed to have the biggest impact in helping. She will take a vitamin supplement and she also will use lotions with Magnesium and Melatonin.
Sleep in a dark, cool room and no screens.
Probably the worst part of not sleeping well is the snowball anxiety that forms from worrying about being able to sleep the next night, and so on.
I have the same issue as you but it is not regular and very random. I have zero issues falling asleep (my wife jokes that I am asleep in less than 2 mins) but very erratic in staying asleep. Sometimes I'll sleep consistently to 6am, sometimes I'll wake up at 3am, sometimes its 5:30 - and its often difficult to fall back asleep, although it usually eventually happens. But every now and then, I'll wake up with mind racing thoughts like "I have cancer", "I'm going to get fired", "something bad is going to happen to my family today". It's very odd and I cannot pinpoint any rational like alcohol, stressors, etc.
Getting a Fitbit for Christmas has helped make me more aware of my sleep. There are days I'll have a 90 sleep score and the next day it will be 70. Even though the two days were nearly identical.
Didn't realize so many people had sleep issues and thought it was just me so thanks for this thread (and sorry to everyone because sleep issues SUCK).
I've been borderline too. I purchased this a couple of years ago and it was a game changer for me (and my wife). No snoring at all and really opens up your airways.
PureSleep Anti-Snoring Dental Device
Includes one PureSleep anti-snoring mouthpiece, storage case and a colorfully-illustrated twenty-page instruction booklet that explains how to fit your new PureSleep device to your teeth and what to expect when using it. We also include an individualized, postage-paid, self-adhesive return...
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I sleep well when I get busy with the wife. So every few weeks it’s a good nights sleep.
That link isn't loading. The nurse who monitored me laughed when she woke me up and said "Well we got some good data, and I don't know how else to say this but you snore heroically"
For sure.
I hate it when they start "jiggling" on their own while I'm watching TV or not even in bed yet late in the evening. Signs for a long night. Sigh.
CPAPs make a world of difference too. I was a horrid snorer (I sleep downstairs and it keeps my wife awake upstairs). I didn't think it'd really do much for me, but I got one 2 years ago and can't go a single night without it. It has a water chamber and humidifier in it and I use the nose pillow strap so it doesn't cover my mouth (the air pressure keeps the mouth closed). If I try to sleep without it (quick overnight stay somewhere), I wake up in the morning with my throat hurting like crazy and all day long. I also used to get bad sinus infections and bronchitis every other month like clockwork and have only had 1 since I got it.
Tried C-PAP (C-Crap more appropriately) and finally went to a dental device. I tried full face mask, nose only mask, and soft pillow for nose.
World of difference as it won't shift every time I move. Only problem I had was dreaming I had a mouthful of bubble gum stuffed in my mouth, but that stopped.
What the heck do you do after 6 pm if it doesn't involve TV or a phone?? I could see that for a couple days a week, but some nights that's about all we do after dinner. I have read for like a half hour before bed in the past, but no way I could do that for 3 hours. Feel like I'd be more stressed just trying to find things to pass the time.
Oh we usually watch TV after 6 pm
. I don't necessarily practice what I preach. Especially with all the sports after 6. But the 2-3 nights a week when I don't watch TV after 6, sleep is so much better.
Weird, CF doesn't like Amazon links I guess. Here it is:
PureSleep Anti-Snoring Dental Device
Includes one PureSleep anti-snoring mouthpiece, storage case and a colorfully-illustrated twenty-page instruction booklet that explains how to fit your new PureSleep device to your teeth and what to expect when using it. We also include an individualized, postage-paid, self-adhesive return...
My doctor at the sleep study suggested something similar, she specifically mentioned asking my dentist to get 1 custom fit. I'll probably go that route whenever I have my next appointment.Weird, CF doesn't like Amazon links I guess. Here it is:
PureSleep Anti-Snoring Dental Device
Includes one PureSleep anti-snoring mouthpiece, storage case and a colorfully-illustrated twenty-page instruction booklet that explains how to fit your new PureSleep device to your teeth and what to expect when using it. We also include an individualized, postage-paid, self-adhesive return...puresleep.com
This my secret weapon.
Try sleepy tea to help keep you asleep. There's all kinds of different colors of noise to choose from, red, green, pink, grey, etc. find one that suits you.
As far as using alcohol, supposedly you never reach REM even with just a little in your system.
I'm about 60, so prostate might be some of my sleep issue.
What I have found works the best for a good night sleep is limiting my food and drink intake 3-4 hours before going to bed. Have also found reducing sugar intake throughout the day helps.
What I have found works the best for a good night sleep is limiting my food and drink intake 3-4 hours before going to bed. Have also found reducing sugar intake throughout the day helps.
My symptoms for this have almost completely subsided since I went on CPAP machine. Probably a coincidence. I have never seen any evidence of a medical connection. But also haven't looked for one.
