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By *parkle1974 OP Woman
37 weeks ago

Leeds

It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??

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By *uri00620Woman
37 weeks ago

Croydon

Don't look at an electric device just before sleeping.

Or read James Joyce. That never fails putting me to sleep.

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By *r and Mrs CACACouple
37 weeks ago

congleton

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

We play meditation music and have a fan on, that seems to help

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By *parkle1974 OP Woman
37 weeks ago

Leeds

"Don't look at an electric device just before sleeping.

Or read James Joyce. That never fails putting me to sleep. "

I tend to turn everything off about a hour beforehand x

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By *parkle1974 OP Woman
37 weeks ago

Leeds

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??

We play meditation music and have a fan on, that seems to help "

I always have the fan on....tried the music but ended up making songs up in my head! x

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By *edeWoman
37 weeks ago

the abyss

I'm just here to find the tips because everything I've tried doesn't work

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By *parkle1974 OP Woman
37 weeks ago

Leeds

"I'm just here to find the tips because everything I've tried doesn't work

Welcome to my world

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By *ugar kittenWoman
37 weeks ago

home

I have thunder storm playing on the speaker whose name doesn't get said when you don't want her......and I'm trialling sleep patches

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By *929Man
37 weeks ago

newcastle

I can count on one hand the amount of nights I’ve slept all way through in a year, a large quantity of milk just before bed helps a bit, just nap more to make up for it is what I do

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By *r and Mrs CACACouple
37 weeks ago

congleton

"I have thunder storm playing on the speaker whose name doesn't get said when you don't want her......and I'm trialling sleep patches"

This!

Rain sounds are amazing too

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By *obilebottomMan
37 weeks ago

All over

A little echinacea possibly in your tea, unless there are reasons not to might help. It did me a while back when I had that problem

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By *hortarseWoman
37 weeks ago

Norfolk

Isn't normal not to sleep when you get older. That's what I keep telling myself.

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By *apiomanMan
37 weeks ago

Shipley

That is rubbish for you OP (and others on here too) If I'm not sleeping it is usually because there is life stuff going on. Before I go to bed I try to review the day and if there are any big things still going on tell myself I will deal with them in the morning.

Hope you find a good tip to help you.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
37 weeks ago

North West

Have you tried magnesium ? That can promote sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Magnesium glycinate 30 minutes before bed. I take it because of arthritis in my fingers from getting them broken numerous times playing rugby, unintended consequence is it also helps with sleep

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By *agnar73Man
37 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Horlicks worked a bit when I struggled

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
37 weeks ago

My boudoir - S Wales

An orgasm always wipes me out. It’s like an instant sedative.

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By *bi HaiveMan
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37 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

If this weekend is anything to go by (I slept like the proverbial log Sunday night!)....hit a swingers club til 3am, eat pizza, get an average night's kip, spend all day running errands, then check into a swanky hotel, eat, soak in a bath with a partner, drink wine and fizz for a few hours, have some awesome sex.....and then let your head hit the pillow and relax.

An earthquake wouldn't have woken me next morning.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
37 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

I have the wireless on but not music, it’s dramas and plays that sort of thing and it’s very low so just a bit of background talking, I tend to do this more for my tinnitus as I don’t really have sleep trouble unless I’m ill.

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By *ellinever70Woman
37 weeks ago

Ayrshire

A regular routine works for me

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By *esire in SheffieldMan
37 weeks ago

Sheffield

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Seems like you tried everything but me before you sleep.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
37 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

I'll give you a recording of a conference at work. Has me done in about 20 minutes. 15 if virtual.

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

"An orgasm always wipes me out. It’s like an instant sedative.

This though I need to make sure my bedrooms cool, I listen to deep sleep music from headspace app (though you get free ones on YT if you google deep sleep music headspace it comes up), I try to stick to a sleep routine as I'll wake up far too early otherwise, and I think exercise helps, I just do loads of walking and some weights a few times a week.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
37 weeks ago

North West

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Don't have a menopause

Don't have other people in the house who wake you up at night

Don't eat cheese

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By *agnar73Man
37 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

"An orgasm always wipes me out. It’s like an instant sedative.

That’s me biting my hand once again.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
37 weeks ago

Manchester-ish

No caffeine after 2pm

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
37 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??

Don't have a menopause

Don't have other people in the house who wake you up at night

Don't eat cheese

Obviously I don’t have menopausal issues and I am the only person in the house but I regularly have a pre-bedtime snack of cheese and black coffee, non of that de cafe nonsense either.

I find the cheese gives me pleasant dreams.

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By *eah BabyCouple
37 weeks ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Warm feet, I can’t sleep with cold feet, I’m generally out for the count for a good 9 or 10 hours.

My friend swears by magnesium which others have mentioned.

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By *parkle1974 OP Woman
37 weeks ago

Leeds

Great tips so far, I'm going to try a new one every night to see what works

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By *r and Mrs CACACouple
37 weeks ago

congleton

"Great tips so far, I'm going to try a new one every night to see what works

Cuddle buddy!

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By *parkle1974 OP Woman
37 weeks ago

Leeds

"Great tips so far, I'm going to try a new one every night to see what works

Cuddle buddy!"

I have one of them every so often x

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By *r and Mrs CACACouple
37 weeks ago

congleton

"Great tips so far, I'm going to try a new one every night to see what works

Cuddle buddy!

I have one of them every so often x"

Well anytime you need one, 1?? m sure one of us would happily oblige

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
37 weeks ago

My boudoir - S Wales

"An orgasm always wipes me out. It’s like an instant sedative.

That’s me biting my hand once again. "

Just wait until I start snoring, you’ll be biting your whole arm off!

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By *agnar73Man
37 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

"An orgasm always wipes me out. It’s like an instant sedative.

That’s me biting my hand once again.

Just wait until I start snoring, you’ll be biting your whole arm off!

Can’t be worse than the dog. He sleep

Woofs too

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By *agnar73Man
37 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

"Great tips so far, I'm going to try a new one every night to see what works

There’s long pillows (5ft) that you can get on Amazon to cuddle around. It worked for me

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By *oodmessMan
37 weeks ago

yumsville

A good mattress and good bedding helps I think.

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By *orksguy1965Man
37 weeks ago

Howden

A few pints of real ale lol

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Magnesium!!!!!!

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By *nterracial cpl essexCouple
37 weeks ago

Essex

I have 2 sleeps. My night one is for about 4hrs plus I have an afternoon nap of between 1-2hrs. Working shifts is a wonderful excuse for a nap. ??

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By *a LunaWoman
37 weeks ago

South Wales

I found swimming used to knock me out. It created a relaxing tiredness (if that makes sense?).

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By *poppins78Man
37 weeks ago

Ellesmere Port

If you can get your hands on zopiclone sleeping pills they’re amazing

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Stockport

Sleep? What's sleep?

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By *ris GrayMan
37 weeks ago

Dorchester

I've noticed i sleeo better with the window open salty sea air, i have the best view the sea, the waves lapping, seagulls squawking

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By *ecretSearcherMan
37 weeks ago

Reading

As had already been mentioned. Hot drink, no devices for 30 mins before bed time, keep your bedroom cooler, blackout curtains.

Other things I've tried in that past that have also worked.

CBD drinks to help relax a little.

Mental focus. Counting sheep (sounds stupid but it has a point) or pick a theme, say food, and then think of something for each letter of the alphabet. It focuses the mind to a single thing rather than jumping between thoughts and staying active.

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By *immyinreadingMan
37 weeks ago

henley on thames

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Exercise: go to bed physically tired

Curtains: make sure the room is dark, and you don’t get woken by brightness at dawn … bigger problem in the coming months!

Keep room cool: feels nice to go to bed in a hot room, but easier to sleep in a cool one

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Exercise,hot shower, cold bedroom. Generic tv show you've watched before.

Seems to work well fornus

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By *hubbycheckerMan
37 weeks ago

Porstmouth

I find since entering the 40's albeit not for very long, I've started to struggle with sleeping a nice warm mug of horlicks usually sorts me out, it's gets me to sleep but usually wake between 3/4am

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By *immyinreadingMan
37 weeks ago

henley on thames

"I found swimming used to knock me out. It created a relaxing tiredness (if that makes sense?)."

Yes, I know what you mean. An all-over tiredness but nothing hurts.

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By *oom999Man
37 weeks ago

London

Don't think about work and find simmering simple to watch and relax for atleast hour before sleep so you aren't over thinking the next day

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By *immyinreadingMan
37 weeks ago

henley on thames

Agree with other posters to keep away from phones etc before going to bed, let your mind unwind or it will still be active and spinning when it hits the pillow.

Although that’s more to do with getting to sleep rather than staying asleep which was what OP asked about

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By *immyinreadingMan
37 weeks ago

henley on thames

Alcohol doesn’t help. Might help you go out like a light but doesn’t set you up for good quality sleep.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
37 weeks ago

Leeds

I wish I had some, following for ideas, takes me hours to get to sleep then I wake with hot flushes several times.

A full night's sleep is much needed.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Close your eyes and just do it

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
37 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

"I found swimming used to knock me out."

Your supposed to stop when you get to the end

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By *aggy dollsCouple
37 weeks ago

Bradford

Lavender, or try taking a "calms" one a day.

Mr H

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By *ot - CoupleCouple
37 weeks ago

Glasgow

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Be busy during the day. Walking or cleaning, goto the gym, being outdoors helps, anything physical.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
37 weeks ago

Next Door

Magnesium glycinate, been taking them for 6wks weeks and sleep better and now starting to feel refreshed when I wake up. Having around 7.5-8 hrs of unbroken sleep.

And I fall asleep a lot quicker after taking the pills.

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By *ris GrayMan
37 weeks ago

Dorchester

Try jogging on the spot for an hour and a half you may not sleep better but the two black eyes you'll have will be shut

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Gp. Go see your gp.

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By *rishman75Man
37 weeks ago

Chessington/epsom

eye mask and turn off your phone and dark blinds do it for me x

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??

Gp. Go see your gp. "

Cannot give advice not a gp op. Gp go talk to them. Or ask a pharmacist as they can advise you better than us.

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By *uzie69xTV/TS
37 weeks ago

Maidstone

"There’s long pillows (5ft) that you can get on Amazon to cuddle around. It worked for me "

This really helps me too. In Asia, standard bedding includes a "bolster", which is like a tube pillow and is great to cuddle up to. Bedding sets in Asia includes the standard two pillow cases and also a bolster case. I have two bolsters which is a great prop for some sex positions!

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
37 weeks ago

Beverley

Sleep Hygiene:

Wake up and go to bed around the same time each day, even on weekends

Your bedroom should be dark, cool, and quiet

Put away phones, computers, and TVs at least an hour before bed. The blue light disrupts sleep.

Avoid working, eating, or using your phone in bed.

Take 30 minutes to an hour before bed to relax. Focus on taking slow, deep breaths from your belly for a few minutes. Tense and relax different muscle groups throughout your body, starting with your toes and working your way up.

Limit Caffeine and booze before bed, as they can stay in your system and disturb your sleep. Try to eat at consistent times and exercise regularly

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By *ostindreamsMan
37 weeks ago

London

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By *ostindreamsMan
37 weeks ago

London

Keep the phone away. Exercise during day. No sweet or caffeine after 6 pm. Complete darkness and zero noise in bedroom.Hear some ambient relaxing music, clear your mind before going to bed. Chamomile tea helps too.

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By *yeSureMan
37 weeks ago

Glasgow

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
37 weeks ago

Willenhall

I find a furious wank works wonders.

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By *orksRockerMan
37 weeks ago

Bradford

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

I've very bad at sleeping. A hot water bottle often helps me.

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By *deheath3Man
37 weeks ago

Dudley

Turn everything off

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By *sWyldWoman
37 weeks ago

Edinburgh

This is something I really struggle with too. I recently got a new bed which helped but on average i get 4 or 5 broken hours

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By (user no longer on site)
37 weeks ago

Don’t think I’ve slept consistently all night in weeks now, even tonight I slept from 11-3 and that’s it

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By *yeSureMan
36 weeks ago

Glasgow

Zzzzzz

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
36 weeks ago

Bradford

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Snap im sick to death of wakeing up ever cpl of hours

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By *ames-77Man
36 weeks ago

milton keynes

Personally I have the most productive and energetic day on 3-4 hours sleep .. that's how I manage my sleep through the week if I ever have a 5-6 hour sleep I'm lethargic .. that's for me I know that doesn't work for others

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By *iking 777Man
36 weeks ago

wick

Yip should be sleeping now but wide awake

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By (user no longer on site)
36 weeks ago

When you find out, let me know

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By (user no longer on site)
36 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
36 weeks ago

A weighted blanket helped me - i feel cocooned /hugged and once i finally get to sleep i find it easier to go back to sleep if I wake up

The NHS has lots of sleep hygiene - from memory (but do Google) :

The room needs to be

-the right temperature

-right amount of light /dark (dark preferably)

-not noisy

-good /comfortable bed

-right amount of bedding

You need to

-have gone to the toilet

-be comfortable (wear clothes or not)

-switch off electronics

-do meditation /breathing exercises

Probably others I've forgotten

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
36 weeks ago

Basingstoke

Bed socks

Apparently they regulate your temperature. I read this when I was struggling with sleep early last year and tried it. I found some really soft fluffy socks and have never looked back! They really helped me. Even on warm nights and through the summer.

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By *ot to giggleWoman
36 weeks ago

Coventry

"Don't look at an electric device just before sleeping.

Or read James Joyce. That never fails putting me to sleep. "

I errrr dont 'look' at mine

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By *ot to giggleWoman
36 weeks ago

Coventry

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

Speak to GP .. theres good menopausal info around these days, sleep is on the list .... dont stress it, even lying there your resting.

Already said, bedroom hygiene and good night time routine

Hope you find a solution that works for you.

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By *assy69Man
36 weeks ago

West Sussex and Wales

"It's been so long since I slept through the night....

What's your tips on how to get a good night's sleep??"

I have never slept through the night, or even most of it, but I do find that having some soothing music on quietly in the background helps me to nod off. My go to music just now is stuff by Debussy

Hope you manage to find some restful sleep OP

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
36 weeks ago

Reading

Its all about sleep hygiene. Or just being so exhausted you can't help but sleep through.

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By *arminsideMan
36 weeks ago

Barnsley

YouTube. Black screen relaxation music.its nite nite very quickly.

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