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I know that a lot of us have a problem with sleeping but I was wondering if there is anyone out there that has figured out how to get a full nights rest(without taking meds) and feel rested in the morning. I am about to go crazy trying to get some good sleep without taking a pill. Any advice?
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Same question Niecy.....same problem I have. Before I called myself sleepy head lol...I sleep 8 to 10 hours a day...and that is really normal for me. I will feel good when I can sleep that much time. When I started this preds grrrrrrrrrrr I was so happy my joints pain gone but what's the payment is insomnia...I think I am addicted of lunesta or else I could not really sleep at all every night...but like you have I feel restless when I woke up, draggy, dizzy and still tired...and I observe I often get bad dreams....I don't know how to stop this lunesta and be able to sleep well....I wish....I really do....
misscali
misscali
hey niecy!! i would suggest reading before goin to bed if you dont already..also, if i am out all day running around ill be pretty exhausted and then instead of taking a tap at like 4 i will try to stay up until like 12 that way i will fall asleep immediately.
my mom is also convinced that drinking a glass of warm milk before bed helps you get a good nights sleep lol. ive heard chamomile tea is good for that too.
Also all things lavender are usually pretty relaxing and are supposed to help people relieve stress/fall asleep. maybe a candle or room spray might help? lol let me kno!
misscali
misscali
i meant to say "taking a nap at 4"....not taking a "tap" lol
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deleted_user
Hi: I know that this is taking something, but I take melatonin and also a Magnesium supplement in the form of a tea (it's called Natural Calm)--and that puts me out like a light. I haven't slept so good in years. I just started doing this. . .I hope it doesn't wear off or I get used to it and it doesn't work as good later. I will see. I also catch up on the weekends and stay in bed for as long as I can and take naps as much as possible. Even with a nap I can sleep/stay in bed a full 8 - 10 hours. It is frustrating trying to get a good sleep like the "good old days" This is all I have for now.
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