I didn't have any problems with sleep after my brain injury. WiFi wasn't even around then but my modem has built in WiFi and it never gives me any problems with sleeping. I'd try silicone earplugs and some white noise if I were you. Stick with the silicone plugs though, they're much better than the plain earplugs made out of cotton fabric.

That's ruff, now's when you need sleep, so your brain can rest and heal. In the beginning it was hard I sleep for like 2 hr periods, wake up then back for a couple more hrs. The Doc had me on Melatonin for ringing in my ears and sleeping pills. Now I have no trouble sleeping still have the ringing, but just use to it. No long take meds for it.

Hi, I had trouble sleeping for years after my first tbi. That was brain surgery, and the neurologist felt something had been "cut" , affecting my ability to sleep. I had the surgery done in late Sept ( many years ago ) and by the end of November had knit an afghan for every member of my family! ( 5) . I tried lots of sleep meds but never any that were heavy duty. Finally something called Somnote worked for me,but it was an old drug and had side effects, so I only took it for a few months.
I'm sleeping will now, 8 hours a night. I have a night routine that helps , but I also think time healed whatever was wrong. It's really hard to say. This sounds stupid, but have you tried a bit of wine? And I do mean a Bit. My neuro suggested it, but it didn't work for me. It might do something for you.

A note about melatonin. My pharmacist said it was not for sleep, but rather for getting people on a schedule of sleep. She said I would need it when traveling to Hawaii , due to time changes. She also said that's what pilots use to combat all the time changes. It was emphasized that it would not "put you to sleep".

I agree with Ted about the earplugs. If you can find Mack's earplugs, they're the best ( IMO) . I"ve used them for over 30 years and used to say "I could sleep through a bomb" with them. In bed I use them in one ear; the side I don't sleep on and so I hear my husband's breathing! I used to need them if Mark was in one room with the radio on ( not loudly ) and I was trying to read in the next room. I don't need that anymore; I think my brain has gotten better at filtering out some distractions.

I hope you can find something that works for you. At one point my neuro suggested a small drink of wine. It didn't work for me, but might help you. Don't drink it if you're on sleep meds though. Remember, any new med takes 3 weeks to get into your system, so don't give up too easily on a new one. Take a nap any time you can, and even just resting may help you feel better. One other note: have you had your thyroid checked? If you have hyPER thyroid, that can keep you awake. Just a thought.... Hugs, Holly

I agree with you Holly that Mack's Earplugs are the best. I use to be able to find store brand silicone plugs too that worked just as good but I can't find them anymore.

300mg of trazedone works for me. I have no sleep hangover. It is better to take this than get under 9 hours. I cant function after 4 or 5 hours and it reaks hell on a damaged brain. My doctor had treated TBI before so I trusted him. He stressed sleep Hygiene.

If I don't take my anxiety meds, I sleep two hours a night. Now that really sucks! I become a real bitch. Yeah I said it! Talk to your doctor. You need your rest. If you don't want to go to the doctor you can try some valerian root. It is an herbal medication you can buy at wal mart. My husbands VA doctor recommended it because he cant take certain meds. He is a truck driver and drives hazardous materials. Good luck.