Not sleeping

[Gryff]

I've never been a great sleeper somthingbi put down to being a nurse since I was 17 between days later nights and split shifts
I've not slept recently the last 3months which started when our youngest son was on life support for 10 days between just couldn't sleep being called to the hospital in the middle of the night etc then when he came home listing all night in case he needed something
I'm I never florida now and it's even worse I'm managing about an hour at one go then up then maybe 20 /30 mins on and off it's driving me nuts
I'm wandering about the villa,reading , heck I've even been ironing and DH does that at home
I've tried no devices TV dark rooom warm bath a book etc I've had 3 hours sleep in 2 days
Any suggestions

[7SeasSailor]

Exercise will help. Go for a walk in an area where you know that you will be safe during daylight hours

[smithlane]

Have you tried Acetaminophen PM? It makes sure I have a good nights sleep. Or something herbal if you don’t like taking OTC drugs? You may only need it for a couple of nights to kick start a better sleep routine.
I feel for you, it’s miserable when you get no sleep

[baboons]

As 7Seas says, exercise will help. It also sounds like your brain in racing - try an app like Headspace to help you breath, slow your mind and relax.

Finally, if all else fails, I buy Walsleep from Walgreens. Follow the instructions, avoid alcohol and don't have anything planned for too early the next day in case you feel a bit thick headed.

[munmun]

Originally Posted by Gryff

I've never been a great sleeper somthingbi put down to being a nurse since I was 17 between days later nights and split shifts
I've not slept recently the last 3months which started when our youngest son was on life support for 10 days between just couldn't sleep being called to the hospital in the middle of the night etc then when he came home listing all night in case he needed something
I'm I never florida now and it's even worse I'm managing about an hour at one go then up then maybe 20 /30 mins on and off it's driving me nuts
I'm wandering about the villa,reading , heck I've even been ironing and DH does that at home
I've tried no devices TV dark rooom warm bath a book etc I've had 3 hours sleep in 2 days
Any suggestions

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I understand I have had a similar job and my sleep pattern is shot as well. I have in the past taken over the counter sleep aids but in the past few years i have simply come to accept poor sleeping.

I now stay in bed even if I'm wide awake, I believe resting awake in a dark room helps. I have developed ways of directing my thought patterns and think of simple things like walking along a path I know well or round a house I know well. It's a type of meditating.

I find this helps my brain to relax even if I dont sleep. I hope you get a relaxing night even if you cant sleep.

[TheHughesCrew]

It's such a vicious circle, isn't it? And the more you think about it, the worse it will be. And understandable that it's worse since your sons accident xx

I know you're away, but we use the Bachs Rescue Remedy (sleep version) for my son. I've been a fan of Rescue Remedy for years, and the sleep one has an extra ingredient. Anyways. Is there anything similar you could get OTC in florida? A herbal remedy of some sort? Or even Melatonin for a few days just to get you back on track?

Hope you find something that helps x

[Tetrarch]

Your body clock is shot. Also, the stress you’ve been under lately can really disrupt your nights as your subconscious races to process things.

I had a similar problem last year. I found that getting up and going outside with a little bit of exercise in the fresh air is the best way to reset things.

In Florida this is a vastly more pleasant thing to do than trudging round in the cold and rain in the UK!

Best wishes

Gary

[megaflyer]

Melatonin is my travel buddy - although doesn’t work for everybody it does for me and surely worth a try ?

Buy over the counter at a pharmacy such as CVS and I know Ralph’s stock it too

[Andybear]

Since early 2011 my average amount of sleep is 3 to 4 hours a night because of constant pain. I take painkillers and anti-inflammatories but there are only so many I can take. So I just have to get on with it, not easy though.

[willow]

I’ve always been a rubbish sleeper, normally between 2 to 4 hours a night sometimes less than 1!
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I used to get up and bake bread when I couldn’t sleep!