FabSwingers.com forum: Insomnia

By *R Bx OP Man
over a year ago

wonderland

Anyone else struggle with sleep regularly? Feel like I've tried so many things camomile tea/meditation etc. Anyone relate? Or have any tips?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get off the phone, our addiction to technology is one of the biggest barriers to restful sleep these days.

Develop a relaxing routine before bed -shower or bath, (sex!), reading a book (a real one), meditation,maybe journaling if you have lots of stuff going around in your head. Go to bed around the same time every night

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By *asual777Man
over a year ago

i travel all over

Only go to bed when you feel like sleeping

The only thing that happens in your bed Is sleeping (and sex)

Some people are just bad sleepers though. I do all sleep hygiene stuff yet rarely manage 7 hours

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By *amson4DelilahCouple
over a year ago

ballina

"Get off the phone, our addiction to technology is one of the biggest barriers to restful sleep these days.

All of the above, also balance blood sugars during the day to stop cortisol spike at night waking you. And get some morning knight to reset your circadian rhythm.

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By *ake1555Man
over a year ago

Cork Wexford. Waterford. Killkenny

I find turning off all technology and read for a hour or meddatate helps. I was only getting 4 to 5 hours sleep. Then I got into yoga and meddatiin and now I sleep like a baby and never felt as good.

The best of luck

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By *ensualandslow321Man
over a year ago

Tullamore

There's a book called "Peaceful Sleep" by Jan Sadler which I found fantastic when I suffered from insomnia. Always have a copy beside the bed which I dip into every now and again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work shifts and always have the same problem. I try to have a hot bath its helps me relax and sleep better.

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By *ublinguy99Man
over a year ago

Dublin South

wear a good eye mask, blacks out light, when it gets bright so early. I know it looks a bit mad but it works. Also lay of tea coffee and screens before bedtime, read a book instead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also, if there's unresolved stuff going on in your life, whether it be relationship issues, work related problems, or issues from your past, deal with them in whatever way you need to, you can't rest easy otherwise

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By *arajeanCouple
over a year ago

mayo

Have not had a good night sleep in years

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By *R Bx OP Man
over a year ago

wonderland

Definitely some stuff on here I have tried before so fingers crossed

thanks everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Melatonin is what controls your sleep cycles, and it's release in your brain is directly controlled by the light sensors in your eyes.

Some people's melatonin levels are more strongly affected by light, i would suggest investing in black-out curtains. Even light from street lamps, the moon etc can be enough to mess with you.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"Melatonin is what controls your sleep cycles, and it's release in your brain is directly controlled by the light sensors in your eyes.

Some people's melatonin levels are more strongly affected by light, stain would suggest investing in black-out curtains. Even light from street lamps, the moon etc can be enough to mess with you."

So what effect has the lamp in your picture got....does it keep you awake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Melatonin is what controls your sleep cycles, and it's release in your brain is directly controlled by the light sensors in your eyes.

Some people's melatonin levels are more strongly affected by light, stain would suggest investing in black-out curtains. Even light from street lamps, the moon etc can be enough to mess with you.

So what effect has the lamp in your picture got....does it keep you awake

Nah, when I wanna sleep I place it behind my globe to create a lunar eclipse.

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By *amson4DelilahCouple
over a year ago

ballina

"Definitely some stuff on here I have tried before so fingers crossed

thanks everyone "

The main thing is being consistent.. work on adding one thingbat a time, whilst then layering on a new step including the one you have worked on rather that trying this & that in isolation if that makes sense

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By *usketeerMan
over a year ago

Kerry

"Also, if there's unresolved stuff going on in your life, whether it be relationship issues, work related problems, or issues from your past, deal with them in whatever way you need to, you can't rest easy otherwise"

In my opinion this is the main reason. You can switch off mobile, read, yoga, etc but you won't fall asleep if your brain keeps thinking about that whatever issue...

And this one does not have easy fixing unfortunately...

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By *iss KissWoman
over a year ago

near Coventry

So I've had insomnia for 20 years. But weirdly I suddenly started sleeping at Christmas, for around 3 months. It was lovely. Then annoyingly I started waking again, for hours!!!. I changed my diet at Christmas, and I believe this is why I slept better. Because my sleep got worse as I got naughty on my diet.

So I've gone back to the same diet last week, and you know what. I've had a couple of good nights. When I have woken, its not been for hours. Just a few minutes. So I'm convinced it is this. Here's my general diet. 2 litres of water a day. 1 cup of tea/coffee only (even decaf) before lunch. As little dairy as pos. I'm already vegetarian. I aim for 10 a day, with fruit and veg. Inc. Prunes, nuts, and so on. Obviously I eat pulses every day,being a vegetarian. I also really try to cut my sugar intake. I don't drink alcohol or fizzy pop, smoke, take drugs anyway. I also go to sleep when I'm tired, instead of staying up. But this doesn't help on its own. It took less than a week to see changes.

I hope this is helpful. If you get anywhere. Please let me know.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cane off shift work in mid April, cause I wasn't sleeping on nights over my two nights I manage 10 hrs at the most , best thing I did, sleep pattern still not hectic but have taken up pilates and started back training so hopefully the sleep will.follow

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

I use to sleep really well now recently my sleep pattern is gone to hell .I wish I could get back having a good night's rest and wake up not tired.

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By *dfabMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne

CBD oil apparently guarantee sleep.

Thought this was a thread about Stephen King book

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By *indenMan
over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin

Sssshhhhh…..

Everyone’s asleep……..

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By *dfabMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne

"Sssshhhhh…..

Everyone’s asleep……..

They're all busy riding! Jammy sods

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By *asual777Man
over a year ago

i travel all over

I have embraced my insomnia and use it to my advantage except when it’s really horrendous . For those days I use an over the counter intervention which works well . I try to follow sleep hygiene to the letter but some of us aren’t built for 7-9 hours sleep a night

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Anyone else struggle with sleep regularly? Feel like I've tried so many things camomile tea/meditation etc. Anyone relate? Or have any tips?"

You might be dehydrated.. Couple of pints of hot water first thing in the morning should sort that out and you'll sleep great the following night if that's what's keeping you awake

Try cutting down on your caffeine intake also

I find using 8 hours of brown noise on YouTube through earphones keeps me in a deep sleep all night.. Good luck

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By *lderandbolderMan
over a year ago

clonakilty

Can't sleep who on

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By *e 1812Man
over a year ago

Bargoed-ish.

"Anyone else struggle with sleep regularly? Feel like I've tried so many things camomile tea/meditation etc. Anyone relate? Or have any tips?"

Have you tried Valerian root ? Use it to make tea.

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By *Sparkie.Man
over a year ago

Ratoath

A good hard day on the Bog loading turf, that'll make you sleep

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By *ets get it on!!Man
over a year ago

west of ireland

Lot of guys from our Gaa team work shift work, Gaurds etc, few years ago nutritionist recommended the 10-3-2-1 rule

Which lot them found helpful, hopefully might help some here, similar to some the posts above

10 hours before bed = No more caffeine

3 hours = No more food (large meals)

2 hours = No more work (checking emails etc)

1 hour = No more screen time, phones tv, etc

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By *1n_eaterMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

I feel for people that can't sleep. I can be lights out withing 5 mins of my head hitting the pillow. I always aim for 7+ hours sleep a night

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've stopped trying to cure it and accepted that I only need a small number of hours sleep per night.

Not ideal, as there's plenty of evidence these days to suggest that sleep deprivation can have long term health effects.

Camomile tea and CBD oil did help a bit

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

My sleep pattern is fucked since I’ve got to my age menopause is surly a big issue with sleeping for me .

But last night I had one coffee at half one polishing my bedroom nodded off at some point up them at around half six sorting out my bedroom.

And now I feel fuuuccvked

But on the plus side bedroom is sparkling clean snd tidy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get off the phone, our addiction to technology is one of the biggest barriers to restful sleep these days.

Lovely suggestions but believe me, when you have insomnia this doesn’t work. I’ve suffered for years with it. On a new tablet now which is really aimed at anxiety but it has really helped with sleep. I had a phone appointment with the sleep clinic based in St James and this is what they recommended.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Few gins before bed usually works

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By *inkywife1981Couple
over a year ago

A town near you

I (Mr) sometimes suffer with insomnia. When I do I drink a hot whiskey with cloves and sugar.

I'm out like a light .

My bouts of insomnia usually pass after a few nights

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

I never knew it could get so bad for people

Does sex give you a good nights sleep

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By *adrarfjordr VoyeurMan
over a year ago

Waterford

"Anyone else struggle with sleep regularly? Feel like I've tried so many things camomile tea/meditation etc. Anyone relate? Or have any tips?"

Apart from the obvious tips. Listen to music or an audiobook (wear headphones if necessary) I find having something to concentrate on shuts off the thoughts running through my head that are keeping me awake. By the way it's better if the book is one you're familiar with, you don't want to be too interested in it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I never knew it could get so bad for people

Does sex give you a good nights sleep "

Yes. Provided it's a good long sesh

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By *oey4somefunMan
over a year ago

Dublin/Drogheda

Since starting shift work 4years ago my sleep pattern has gone to shite, constantly tired all the time. I work till late then come home but usually stay up for an hour or two before I can sleep. Don't usually get more than 5 or 6 hours a night. It's so frustrating and not good being so tired all the time.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I'm asleep by 10.30 or 11 every night and awake again by midnight and see every hour after that. I average less than 4 hrs a night. It has been worse and also slightly better when i was averaging 4.5 hrs but that's my max.

It's been that way for decades so I've tried every available remedy and nothing has worked. I'm up between 5.30 and 5.45 every single day including weekends and have never owned an alarm clock.

Every day is done on autopilot and I'm used to it by now but that doesn't make it a pleasant experience.

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By *ey-Enigma2Couple
over a year ago

Dublin

"Anyone else struggle with sleep regularly? Feel like I've tried so many things camomile tea/meditation etc. Anyone relate? Or have any tips?"

It was probably the full moon...relqx and just promise yourself a good night's sleep the next night!

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Install blackout blinds on your bedroom window, and remove all forms of technology from your bedroom.

The average person today is sleep-deprived every night by at least two hours; with disastrous long term health consequences.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Install blackout blinds on your bedroom window, and remove all forms of technology from your bedroom.

The average person today is sleep-deprived every night by at least two hours; with disastrous long term health consequences."

I should be dead

I have been sleep deprived since being a toddler with no explanation or cure for it

I do believe it's sometimes hereditary. As a child a remember my mother only sleeping around 3 hours a night. I'm grateful for getting 4 or 5

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are a number of different sleep styles and not everyone does the solid 8 hours. Mine is bi-phasic: I usually get 5 hours sleep, 1.5 hours awake, then 1 hour sleep.

If I can nap during the day I will.

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By *asual777Man
over a year ago

i travel all over

"I never knew it could get so bad for people

Does sex give you a good nights sleep "

Sometimes , and sometimes It does the total opposite

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By *asual777Man
over a year ago

i travel all over

"A good hard day on the Bog loading turf, that'll make you sleep

Manual labour is amazing for sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Melatonin is what controls your sleep cycles, and it's release in your brain is directly controlled by the light sensors in your eyes.

Some people's melatonin levels are more strongly affected by light, stain would suggest investing in black-out curtains. Even light from street lamps, the moon etc can be enough to mess with you.

So what effect has the lamp in your picture got....does it keep you awake

giggling here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A good nights sleep for me is 4 hours , I’ve tried loads of different things mentioned but to know avail, only time I sleep longer is if am on the piss but that is not the answer obviously . That said I survive on it ok .

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By *ed just RedWoman
over a year ago

Dublin City

I always find some exercise before bed brilliant to aid sleep. If you can’t have a ride, then try go for a brisk walk?

Also, there is an app called Calm I use sometimes, works great

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Op are you using a fit bit to track your sleep? I have heard Gerry Hussey day to not use one and my pharmacist has said the same, I have noticed when I don't wear it I eep don't know how long but the fact I dont know makes me just get on with things

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I suffered horribly with insomnia. I found relief using an online audio track. It’s a muscle relaxation exorcise on the Beaumont hospitals website. If memory serves it was in the mental wellness section. If needed I can hunt it down and send on a link. Worked a treat for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I suffered horribly with insomnia. I found relief using an online audio track. It’s a muscle relaxation exorcise on the Beaumont hospitals website. If memory serves it was in the mental wellness section. If needed I can hunt it down and send on a link. Worked a treat for me. "

Oh id like the link if you have it please

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By *iestaWoman
over a year ago

cork

Seriously …rescue remedy is a great help .. a few drops and your asleep x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wake around 2am most nights, I think some of it is just habit & my sleep pattern...I even got tested in a sleep clinic & nothing in particular showed up...so I usually wake for an hour & then back to sleep.

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By *indenMan
over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin

The struggle is real….

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By *ed just RedWoman
over a year ago

Dublin City

This is starting to really piss me off now.

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By *iss KissWoman
over a year ago

near Coventry

"This is starting to really piss me off now. "

Look at the tips here. A lot of people are saying the same things work. I would write down every tip listed here. Then go through them. One by one. Do each for at least 3 days and see if there is a slightest improvement. I cured mine after 20 years. But you got to find what's working for you. Everyone is different. Just try the simple things first, like no tea or coffee ( any caffeine) double check everything so you're sure of it's ingredients.

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare

You posted last hot spell and now this hot spell.

On top of that have you thought about it being hormonal

I didnt want to saythe M word

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