What have you found that gets you more than a few hours of ZZZZs? My neurologist wants me to take ambien. My rheumatologist suggests muscle relaxant. And benedryl makes me wound up. I am not drinker but I am exhausted...What have you found that works? (I know turn off the computer earlier (%)...but besides that)
Sugars and starches are like kindling. Natural fats are like logs. Think of yourself as a wood burning stove. Would you rather sustain yourself with kindling, or with a slow-burning log?
Sound sleep is very important to good physical and mental health. To go without sound sleep for any period of time can lead to a condition similar to Battle Fatigue, not good. This is what my doctor told me when I had a loved one living with me who was prone to seizures and bouts of delusion. I could not fall into deep sleep because I was anxious something might happen, in time I got very sick. This was not an elder care situation and when my loved one finally stabilized and was able to move to independent living I finally began to sleep again. I wish now I had gotten some help for sleep during the 3 1/2 years he was with us.
My neurologist saw no problem with me taking ambien every night...I told him that was nuts. I do keep some handy but only use them very sparingly if at all. Back to the melatonin and better sleep routine. Thanks all...
Yes I think I am keeping an ear open for mom too.
I guess I need to develop a better set of bedtime routines and will try some of natural routines and other suggestions. I let you know how it goes!
My favorite method is breathing exercises. Deep slow breath in - hold - then slow breath out. I do 5 seconds for each part but there are other ones. I use it more for panic attacks but it helps with sleep too.
Benedryl will give me a great night sleep, but I found out I can't take that pill during the day for allergies, then another at night to sleep because in the morning things will seem strange, like everything is enhanced... it was pretty weird.
I agree with Gershun, try to avoid ambien. My sig other uses that pill and he said he is fine while taking it, but I think he is in denial about the side effects.
Just very recently I have stopped eating chocolate, oh my gosh that is so hard to do... I have noticed I am now sleeping through the night... maybe just a coincidence, so the jury is still out on that.
Yes, staying up late on the computer or kindle type device will keep one awake. I try to sign off at 9:30p.
Angel
I personally would avoid ambien. I've heard that people sleep walk when they take it and it is also addictive.
I know what it is like to have trouble sleeping. In my case I can't turn my mind off at night. Anxious thoughts running through my mind. I like to read before I go to bed. It winds me down for the night. GoodLuck!