Hi ladies
How are you all. I've not been on here much the last 2 weeks. I just wondered if anyone has got a way to get some sleep. I have no sleep a lot of nights and about 3 hours the others. I'm always shattered. It's know my mind I know. I do take zopiclone but doesn't work now. Desperate for something 😣
Hi Michelle - I use an over the counter sleep aid it is a type of antihistermine. Down to a quarter of a tab and no waking up groggy.
Give it a go sleep is our most needed thing during meno
Loui
Hi Michelle, sorry to hear you're having trouble sleeping, I'm going through the same but I do sleep at least 6 hours straight. There are some natural teas you can try like passionflower or valerian teas. Valerian tea does promote sleep which I've tried. Some ladies here have mentioned in taking passionsflower. Magnesium also promotes sleep. Hope you get some rest. xo
What's the name of it Rhino?
Sorry to hear that. Could you ask for a RX sleep medication?
It could be benrdryl
lady care magnet from amazon helps me
Ladies,
I am very sensitive to this issue, as I just finished four years of full time care for my dad. It is true that OTC sleep medication do work, and they all contain the same active ingredient as Benedryl. And yes, Benadryl will put out out. However, this may not be the best course of action.
Because my father had Alzheimer's disease, and as most people with his condition, he couldn't sleep soundly at night. His doctor warned me not to give him Benadryl, or any OTC sleep medication, as it would worsen his condition. I did some research and found that those products reduce achytocholine (sp) in our brains. Studies have shown that with regular use, they increase the incidence of Alzheimer's by 33%.
I was told that the only safe sleep medication is Trazadone, which is an RX from your physician. Please be careful with OTC sleep medications. Used infrequently they might be just fine, but on a regular basis they can cause problems.
Hi Michelle, I know where you're coming from I dont sleep well either . Some nights I just lay there for hours and hours and just get up in them end and like you shattered....... Monday evening was particularly bad, awake all flipping night , anxiety etc - feel like a zombie 😁
Hi Michelle.
Glad to be back to the rain!
You must feel dreadful with so little sleep. I know I have in the past, always dozing during the day.
I have been taking passionflower stress relief tablets from h and b for the past four weeks and the box carries a warning that may cause drowsiness so I take it in the evening. And I have been wearing the lady care magnet for a month.
I have been sleeping better, mainly because the night sweats have stopped for now. I'm sure they'll be back!
I take magnesium too which I believe helps with sleep.
I hope you can find something to help xx
Hi maisie
Sorry we didn't get to meet up. I probably sent my message to you too late. Landed at 3pm in Exeter and drove home in rain. My mum and dad came with us and they are interested in buying a holiday home in Majorca. I've tried everything for sleep but I think my mind has a mind of its own. It would have been great to meet up. Sending a hug xx
Hi Lou
Yes I lay there for hours and don't drop off so I then get up x
Aww yes it's a shame we didn't get to meet but I guess we'll have other opportunities. I love being in Majorca. I feel so much calmer. I think we may have moved there, then the grandchildren started arriving and I love them to bits, would miss them too much. Are your children still at school? Hugs to you too xx
What is RX? Sorry if I sound silly x
My daughter got her gcse results today and my son is 14 xx
Oh hope your daughter got the results she wanted. I feel old now, my daughters are 35 and 30! xx
Yes she got mostly A's and A*'s xx
That's brilliant, well done to her.
Ps, I'm pretty sure an RX is like our prescription from the doctor.
Dear Gailannie, such a sad story.....Its very good of you to bring it up to warn all the ladies on here about sleep meds/aids. I had no idea either although i don't take anything regularly myself. i occasionally take a lorazapem half a tablet 0.5mg is usually enough to help me go to sleep when brain is restless, sometimes 1mg tablet. but i don't use it often, only if i am having trouble switching off or overworrying/anxious. x
Hi Michelle. So sorry you are not sleeping at all well hun. Its very draining & hard to deal with anything if you cant get a decent night's sleep, particularly if its ongoing & not just an odd night. I must admit I take heed from Gailannie's sad post about her father & the associated problems/risks of sleeping aids/meds - I didnt know that. I only occasionally take lorazapem which is from the tranquilizer family rather than sleeping tablet & it helps me sleep when my brain is restless or i am over anxious/worrisome about something/things. i find half a tablet (0.5mg) is usually enough to make me drift off without groginess in the morning, or occasionally a whole one (1mg), but i only need it occasionally. Maisie mentioned passionflower - you could maybe research that a bit & poss try it as at least its natural. i know when I've had poor sleep or interrupted sleep then cant get back to sleep I've had to have a nap the next day, but i dont like doing this - i often feel groggy if i have a daytime nap when i wake up again. On top of everything else with my ongoing bowel problems, & return of menstrual bleeding practically the whole of the last 4wks bar a few days break, i now have shingles, so was given some anti viral meds for a week & amitryptilline to take at night for the nerve pain - i took one last night at bed time & slept fab!! Hope you find something to help you soon from these posts Michelle. Take care hun. xxx