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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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How to you guys deal with lack of sleep ? I don't like the taste of coffee and while I am okay when I get up by lunch time in wreaked.
I have tried to get the sleep thing under control but do far no luck. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Are you stressed?
Have your sleeping habits changed?
Have you tried to meditate?"
My work loads has increased and days off are few and far between. Some nights its after 9 before getting home and I'd be up by 6. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I haven't been able to solve how to get more sleep, I'm usually a couple of hours of night. But the more water I drink the more energy I have in the day. |
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"I usually survive on about 5 hours a night.
Some times I've been known to crash and sleep for 12
I live on about 3 hrs."
I worked with someone who slept 3 to 4 hours a night, she eventually took a second job working from 4am to 8am in a supermarket. This might not be of any help to you but she found that accepting that she wasn't going to sleep removed one of the stresses |
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Like you I'd love a solution to poor sleep. I fall asleep so easily but wake up several times a night.
I avoid caffeine after 6pm, have tried going to bed later but neither help.
Strangely I sleep so much better when we're in our camper van.
Mrs xx |
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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
I get the odd week or two where I just don't sleep, or sleep very little (few hours).
Dosn't seem to bother me that much, but if I start feeling it, then all electrics go off at 2100 (I go to sleep normally at 2130 on a work night).
This help's me relax more, as less things flying around in my head.
To help me relax (be it at home or during my lunch) I have the Calm app, I have found that really helps during the day, and do sleep better with it.
Last one is, when really tired, need to relax, a hug works wonders!
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I’ve just learned to live with it. Strangely I find if I get more than four hours I feel shattered the next day.
Wednesday morning I woke at 05.00, I was still awake 23 hours later. 3 hours sleep then up at 7 yesterday, crashed around 21.30, woke 02.30 and been awake ever since
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have a heated eye mask which helps. Its full of beans and you just pop it into microwave to warm it up. I also use a sleep moisturiser from Lush."
Might try that thanks |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"In all honesty it sounds like your work doesn't help , can you cut down on hours maybe ??"
It's not an option right now. I'm right in the middle of buying a house. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I haven't been able to solve how to get more sleep, I'm usually a couple of hours of night. But the more water I drink the more energy I have in the day. "
That’s interesting as I’m a max 4 hours of sleep person too  |
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By *ribsaMan
over a year ago
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"I've tried a few things. Exercising, reading before bed, no screen time before bed, meditation etc"
Have you tried sex works wonders for some guys don't know if it works for women. |
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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago
Plymouth |
As a sufferer of anxiety and fibro I've suffered with poor sleep for years!!
I try to lie in on days off where possible. As I need all the rest I can get.
I don't have any coffee after 3pm only tea. But I'm trying to completely quit caffeine again soon.
I try to read every night before bed which helps me to relax. Or a hot bath or shower. |
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Long walks. Fresh air. Keep your phone away from your bed. Red light (yes really) at night, blue light in the morning. No coffee or tea after 9. Sleep early as it really does seem better to get hours before midnight.
As said before I sleep better in a campervan but that’s probably because of the fresh air and actual darkness in the hills.
Failing that half a bottle of red  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Night nurse always knocks me out!
Can this be got over the counter?"
it can indeed from boots and many other places and it’s really good stuff! Guaranteed a good nights sleep |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Night nurse always knocks me out!
Can this be got over the counter? it can indeed from boots and many other places and it’s really good stuff! Guaranteed a good nights sleep "
Thanks for that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've tried Nytol and it did work, but I stopped using it after the first night because it made me feel dizzy the next day when I had to drive.
Maybe have a earlier night? |
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By *bcums3Couple
over a year ago
lanarkshire |
"Are you stressed?
Have your sleeping habits changed?
Have you tried to meditate?
My work loads has increased and days off are few and far between. Some nights its after 9 before getting home and I'd be up by 6."
Hard getting home that late doesn’t give you much time to settle and relax before bed x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Are you stressed?
Have your sleeping habits changed?
Have you tried to meditate?
My work loads has increased and days off are few and far between. Some nights its after 9 before getting home and I'd be up by 6.
Hard getting home that late doesn’t give you much time to settle and relax before bed x"
No it certainly doesn't and I'm not in a position to argue with my boss at the minute. |
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By *bcums3Couple
over a year ago
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"Are you stressed?
Have your sleeping habits changed?
Have you tried to meditate?
My work loads has increased and days off are few and far between. Some nights its after 9 before getting home and I'd be up by 6.
Hard getting home that late doesn’t give you much time to settle and relax before bed x
No it certainly doesn't and I'm not in a position to argue with my boss at the minute."
Lavender oil in my bath usually helps hope your boss appreciates your hard work  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Guessit depends why you are nkt sleeping...
If it is stress / worry there are lots of steps you can do to improve mindfulness
Then you can change environment - make darker/lighter, cosier, warmer/cooler... Use ear plugs to reduce noise
Do meditation before you go to bed
Focus on breathing
If it is shift work changes, I'm not sure how to surmount? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Night nurse always knocks me out!
Can this be got over the counter? it can indeed from boots and many other places and it’s really good stuff! Guaranteed a good nights sleep
Thanks for that. "
This worked |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Night nurse always knocks me out!
Can this be got over the counter? it can indeed from boots and many other places and it’s really good stuff! Guaranteed a good nights sleep
Thanks for that.
This worked "
Good result!! Now just don’t get addicted to it! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Night nurse always knocks me out!
Can this be got over the counter? it can indeed from boots and many other places and it’s really good stuff! Guaranteed a good nights sleep
Thanks for that.
This worked Good result!! Now just don’t get addicted to it! "
Good point |
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