Sleep
#46
BE user by choice
Joined: Oct 2010
Location: A Briton, married to a Canadian, now in Fredericton.
Posts: 4,854
Re: Sleep
Personally I would exhaust the behaviour modification route before i medicated ( not that I have anything against medication where necessary)
it’s not sexy advice but the sleep hygiene route works
no caffeine in the pm
no alcohol late at night
cool quiet room
pre sleep routine
no screen time for at least an hour pre bedtime
i know it sounds boring and hard work but it’s the most effective method I’ve found to date
unfortunately My pre sleep routine that worked amazingly well for me is no longer possible and that’s why I’m suffering at the moment
it’s not sexy advice but the sleep hygiene route works
no caffeine in the pm
no alcohol late at night
cool quiet room
pre sleep routine
no screen time for at least an hour pre bedtime
i know it sounds boring and hard work but it’s the most effective method I’ve found to date
unfortunately My pre sleep routine that worked amazingly well for me is no longer possible and that’s why I’m suffering at the moment
I never eat late, if I have a drink it's between coming back from work and before seven and I read very calming bedtime books and don't look at screens.
This worked really well until C19...the pandemic has made us question things that we hadn't had to think of before we got a lot older or sick...it's true that in the midst of life, we are, of course, in the midst of some stupid joke that seems to make no sense whatsoever...and it's going to affect our sleep.
It does make me feel even more part of 'the greater community of BE' when I know that while my eyes are gently rolling around in their sockets...some of yours are too! I do believe that we can all do lots of things for ourselves that improve our day to day lot in life, and will give it a good shot...
Thank you BE non sleepers for being in our not so small club
#47
Re: Sleep
I am considering a weighted blanket. They are kind of spendy though. Has anyone tried one?
#49
BE user by choice
Joined: Oct 2010
Location: A Briton, married to a Canadian, now in Fredericton.
Posts: 4,854
#51
Re: Sleep
My daughter tried one, but returned it. It was recommended to her by a friend who found a weighted blanket very helpful. I tend to think if you believe in something and try it...it has a good chance of working out. If you go into something, thinking it’s not going to work...it won’t. Just my opinion.