FabSwingers.com forum: Lack of sleep

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

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 *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

Are you stressed?

Have your sleeping habits changed?

Have you tried to meditate?

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

I just power through at the moment

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

I wrest 6 alligators while eating a french fancy wakes you up a treat

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

"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

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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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I usually survive on about 5 hours a night.

Some times I've been known to crash and sleep for 12

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

"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.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

A routine and going for a run in the evening might help

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"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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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

When I was chronically sleep deprived in my final year of uni I kept myself going with cold showers, sugar and eye drops. The sugar is probably why I put on two stone by the time I graduated

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

"I wrest 6 alligators while eating a french fancy wakes you up a treat"

It'll be be sugar.

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Wandsworth

Melatonin

Night Nurse

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By *oved Up 2Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

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 *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I sleep soundly enough usually, I’m just a very early riser

I just crack on with it but it can catch up with you.

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

I wake up at the crack of dawn every morning

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

I'm starting a night shift next week till xmas , dreading it as I know I won't sleep during the day at all

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

"I wake up at the crack of dawn every morning "

How does Dawn feel about that?

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Get a microwave bed. 8 hours sleep in 4½ minutes.

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

"I wake up at the crack of dawn every morning

How does Dawn feel about that?"

She’s very appreciative

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

I've tried a few things. Exercising, reading before bed, no screen time before bed, meditation etc

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

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.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"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."

Ooh that sounds good

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

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 *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I cope pretty well on little to no sleep, at least for a couple of days, a skill the military teach/force on you

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

"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 *he KingsmanMan
over a year ago

South

I tend to go out into the fields and find some more ...... oh you said sleep, my welsh roots took over, my bad.

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

"I tend to go out into the fields and find some more ...... oh you said sleep, my welsh roots took over, my bad.

I do count sheep

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

In all honesty it sounds like your work doesn't help , can you cut down on hours maybe ??

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

"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 *adylydfordWoman
over a year ago

altinkum

5-htp and zma supplements combined.

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

"5-htp and zma supplements combined. "

Thanks. Id give anything a go at this stage

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

Sleep

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

Night nurse always knocks me out!

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

"Sleep"

This^ SURELY....???

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"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."

You should talk to me more often. You'll soon be asleep.

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

"I tend to go out into the fields and find some more ...... oh you said sleep, my welsh roots took over, my bad.

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

"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

A box at end of your bed

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

Or sleeping....

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

"Or sleeping...."

Useful ideas on how to stay asleep please

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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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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

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 *ex on fire500Man
over a year ago

chesterfield

I have insomnia and suffer with it for over 30 year I tend to jist go with it sleep will come

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

"Night nurse always knocks me out!

Can this be got over the counter?

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

"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

"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

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

"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 *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

I'm a terrible sleeper since my split. I find holding onto a hot water bottle helps me doze off.

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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

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

Just bought a puppy and he doesn’t sleep at night yet so it feels like having new born again. Both of us on Zombie mode

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

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

"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

"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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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

"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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