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over a year ago
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Strikes again.....
Could take some benzo's.... Only short relief... Couple of hours max.
Anyone tried Stilnoct or Zolpidem?
Hate to build up a tolerance though..
Please God I'll get some sleep ....
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just an update... It's now 07.25am..
And no sleep
I know the pattern.... Come 3pm a blazing headache!!!
All is not lost tho..
My night was enjoyably productive
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over a year ago
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"Ouch! Just reading this from last night. Is there any guarantee at least that you'll be so tired you'll get a full sleep tonight?"
To be absolutely honest with you... No..
I regularly go 3 days & nights with no sleep.
When I work as a gym & fitness instructor it completely drains me...
So I've had to scale back some sessions ..,,
Meds do help... But I'd prefer natural sleep...
Any advice appreciated
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I normally have a wee walk before having a relaxing bath. I sometimes take a Kalm (it's a natural remedy tablet) & try my best not to overstimulate on TV/online etc. It normally gets me asleep straight away but would be only for few hours before I'm awake staring at ceiling.
There's really nothing worse that been wide awake at night but feeling knackered thruout the day, vicious cycle.
Hope you crack your insomnia. |
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"Ouch! Just reading this from last night. Is there any guarantee at least that you'll be so tired you'll get a full sleep tonight?
To be absolutely honest with you... No..
I regularly go 3 days & nights with no sleep.
When I work as a gym & fitness instructor it completely drains me...
So I've had to scale back some sessions ..,,
Meds do help... But I'd prefer natural sleep...
Any advice appreciated
Cat "
No verbal advice but I can administrator some practical help cat   |
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"I normally have a wee walk before having a relaxing bath. I sometimes take a Kalm (it's a natural remedy tablet) & try my best not to overstimulate on TV/online etc. It normally gets me asleep straight away but would be only for few hours before I'm awake staring at ceiling.
There's really nothing worse that been wide awake at night but feeling knackered thruout the day, vicious cycle.
Hope you crack your insomnia. "
Cheers hunny.. I find it more mentally draining...
And how lonely it is to be awake staring at the ceiling at 3am.... Knowing there's no sleep for the night... And the whole house is snoring lol..!!
Hopefully I'll crack it....& thanks again chick xxx
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I feel ur pain Cat, I also get bouts of insomnia. Bloody hate it, I'm immune to all types of relaxers at this stage, nothing works for me. I could end up going 4 to 5 days and nights with no sleep, literally going through the days on autopilot.
Really hope u get sorted and back into a sleeping pattern soon xx
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"Ouch! Just reading this from last night. Is there any guarantee at least that you'll be so tired you'll get a full sleep tonight?
To be absolutely honest with you... No..
I regularly go 3 days & nights with no sleep.
When I work as a gym & fitness instructor it completely drains me...
So I've had to scale back some sessions ..,,
Meds do help... But I'd prefer natural sleep...
Any advice appreciated
Cat "
I've never seen a professional about it so all I can offer are home remedies. When I feel the eyes going the following day, I'll only allow myself a couple of short naps, 15-20 mins max, lay off the caffeine, have a hot bath (massage if Mr is handy) & usually by bedtime I'm so tired I sleep straight through (in a seperate bed to avoid Mr's jimmy legs, he's an awful fidget). |
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"Ouch! Just reading this from last night. Is there any guarantee at least that you'll be so tired you'll get a full sleep tonight?
To be absolutely honest with you... No..
I regularly go 3 days & nights with no sleep.
When I work as a gym & fitness instructor it completely drains me...
So I've had to scale back some sessions ..,,
Meds do help... But I'd prefer natural sleep...
Any advice appreciated
Cat
I've never seen a professional about it so all I can offer are home remedies. When I feel the eyes going the following day, I'll only allow myself a couple of short naps, 15-20 mins max, lay off the caffeine, have a hot bath (massage if Mr is handy) & usually by bedtime I'm so tired I sleep straight through (in a seperate bed to avoid Mr's jimmy legs, he's an awful fidget)."
Now that's excellent advice...
I even slept on the couch last night, well lay on it, albeit himself & myself had words so I'm always forced to leave the comfy bed!
On another note...when I do get sleepers they work great... Until 10mg won't induce sleep so I try 20mg...
And so the pattern continues.....
Apologies for the rant...
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Have you tried taking magnesium tablets? I found them great for a good night's sleep and getting rid of restless leg syndrome and all those niggles. You can get it at heath food shops or chemists or even Tesco. The ones from the brand Holgar are the best I find. |
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"Ouch! Just reading this from last night. Is there any guarantee at least that you'll be so tired you'll get a full sleep tonight?
To be absolutely honest with you... No..
I regularly go 3 days & nights with no sleep.
When I work as a gym & fitness instructor it completely drains me...
So I've had to scale back some sessions ..,,
Meds do help... But I'd prefer natural sleep...
Any advice appreciated
Cat
I've never seen a professional about it so all I can offer are home remedies. When I feel the eyes going the following day, I'll only allow myself a couple of short naps, 15-20 mins max, lay off the caffeine, have a hot bath (massage if Mr is handy) & usually by bedtime I'm so tired I sleep straight through (in a seperate bed to avoid Mr's jimmy legs, he's an awful fidget).
Now that's excellent advice...
I even slept on the couch last night, well lay on it, albeit himself & myself had words so I'm always forced to leave the comfy bed!
On another note...when I do get sleepers they work great... Until 10mg won't induce sleep so I try 20mg...
And so the pattern continues.....
Apologies for the rant...
Cat "
I feel your pain ..
I always found id feel hungover from taking the tablets and if I increased my intake they turned me into a crazy person.
I would say try some I heard it helps people sleep but then again u can build intolerance to that too (I think  )
The usual shit, no tv, phone and bright lights. Bed time 10-11pm. Your body releases good toxins between 11pm-4am so its very important to sleep for these hours alone.
Hot baths, no caffine and read.
They say lavender is a natural relaxant but the best one is orange.. Try get sented orange for your room.
Its about training yourself to sleep.  
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ouch! Just reading this from last night. Is there any guarantee at least that you'll be so tired you'll get a full sleep tonight?
To be absolutely honest with you... No..
I regularly go 3 days & nights with no sleep.
When I work as a gym & fitness instructor it completely drains me...
So I've had to scale back some sessions ..,,
Meds do help... But I'd prefer natural sleep...
Any advice appreciated
Cat
I've never seen a professional about it so all I can offer are home remedies. When I feel the eyes going the following day, I'll only allow myself a couple of short naps, 15-20 mins max, lay off the caffeine, have a hot bath (massage if Mr is handy) & usually by bedtime I'm so tired I sleep straight through (in a seperate bed to avoid Mr's jimmy legs, he's an awful fidget).
Now that's excellent advice...
I even slept on the couch last night, well lay on it, albeit himself & myself had words so I'm always forced to leave the comfy bed!
On another note...when I do get sleepers they work great... Until 10mg won't induce sleep so I try 20mg...
And so the pattern continues.....
Apologies for the rant...
Cat
I feel your pain ..
I always found id feel hungover from taking the tablets and if I increased my intake they turned me into a crazy person.
I would say try some I heard it helps people sleep but then again u can build intolerance to that too (I think )
The usual shit, no tv, phone and bright lights. Bed time 10-11pm. Your body releases good toxins between 11pm-4am so its very important to sleep for these hours alone.
Hot baths, no caffine and read.
They say lavender is a natural relaxant but the best one is orange.. Try get sented orange for your room.
Its about training yourself to sleep.
Sorry for long post x"
I didn't know about orange I've taken to putting a few drops of lavender oil on my pillow some nights in the hope I'll drop off, I'll try the orange thanks xx |
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I've been an insomniac for years and it's the boredom that gets to me.. .I manage perfectly fine on little sleep but it is just so dam boring! ! I have tried everything including stilnoct...never found them much good tbh..I just read until I fall asleep, though a good cuddle helps. It's a horrible thing and I feel for ya
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"it looks like all the insomniacs are gone asleep.....shussssssh
Nope some are still here going on 45 hours"
I'm having one of those nights where my mind just won't shut off  I'm feckin wrecked but can't seem to sleep |
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Well miss durden, I mean tomcat, all of the above is good advice. Not shower/bath being great if you can manage it.
Reading your post makes me sad as I've suffered myself. Once prescribed stilnacht. And yes, they worked. Going for your or five hours is minimum needed it say. But it's about quality of sleep and not quantity to regulate the body.
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"I've been an insomniac for years and it's the boredom that gets to me.. .I manage perfectly fine on little sleep but it is just so dam boring! ! I have tried everything including stilnoct...never found them much good tbh..I just read until I fall asleep, though a good cuddle helps. It's a horrible thing and I feel for ya
Mrs S"
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