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Posted 9/14/2012 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
So its now 12.35am and im still awake AGAIN i've watched shes all that and shawshank redemption, ive had a glass of warm milk, a hot relaxing bath and i feel as bright eyed and bushy tailed... This is gunna be a looong night... Whats everyone upto? I need some company lol
Posted 9/15/2012 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hey,

I have just awoken (01:45 here in london) all shakey etc because of my anxiety. It's not fun business :(
Posted 9/15/2012 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
1.45 here now too, im in Birmingham :) ive not slept yet "/ aww bless u darn crappy anxiety. Take some steady breaths and get a glass if water to sip
Posted 9/15/2012 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
I hope that you BOTH get some sleep soon! Insomnia is the worst!

At least you now know that you are in the same time zone...and if all else fails, then you have a late night chat partner.:)

Wishing you sweet sleep and dreams!

S.C.
Posted 9/15/2012 11:00 AM (GMT 0)
Ah thanku sweetheart i did manage to fall asleep but kept waking. Not good. Ive read that difficulty sleepin is common with people who do/have suffered woth anxiety grrrr
Posted 9/15/2012 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
A.S.

This was a huge issue for me 6 years ago but I finally agreed to take a low dose of Trazodone as one of it's side effects is drowsiness.  My dose is 50 - 150 mg every night at bed time.  It has not failed me in 6 years.

If I do find when I go to bed that my mind is racing I will repeat over and over to myself, " My bed is for rest not for worry"

Just sharing what works for me so know you are not alone with this problem.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 9/15/2012 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
I really dont wanna take sleepers cos ive gpt 3 little children and if summat happened id wanna no i could wake myself up. Normally a glass of wine or 5 does the trick haha
Posted 9/15/2012 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
...Or 5...Lol!..but you may need to temporarily give that up as well now...so have you considered Gaba or Melatonin? They are natural suppliments as is L-Theanine, that can aid in relaxation and sleep.

However, even naturals have to be approved through a doctor if you are trying to conceive...so please check these with your OBGYN before trying!

S.C.
Posted 9/15/2012 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
Yes SC im no longer drinking and im eating very healthily in my attempts at conceiving, were gunna give it 2years then IVF may have to be our course of action. My fiancee isnt my childrens biological father altho hes raised them for a number of years with me. My Bullemia has affected my fertility unfortunatly so thats why we've been having problems as well as being high risk miscarriage because of my recurrent MC's. Weve had all sorts of tests and nothing, other than my lowered fertility, is out of the ordinary so maybe it will happen this time.

But after babys born and im no longer breastfeeding i'll welcome back my wine haha! (i sound like such an alcoholic lol)
Posted 9/16/2012 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
You should be okay...as long as you are eating healthy and taking care of yourself...I also struggled with ED's for years, and had no problem with my pregnancies.

I really wish you the best, as I can imagine that this has been very tough on you and your family...positive thoughts going out to you!

Blessings:)

S.C.
Posted 9/16/2012 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Ask your Dr if you can try melatonin. Makes you drowsy enough to sleep, but doesn't put you under like a prescription would. I can still hear my kids if they get up at night...they're teenagers but it still wakes me. It might be a good solution for you. Lots of luck! K
Posted 9/17/2012 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
i agree with trying out melatonin. if i'm feeling restless and can't seem to get to sleep (which is often) i'll take a small dose (3 mg) and it helps me feel more calm and relaxed, which if i'm lucky is enough to help me fall asleep. it also helps you stay asleep during the night. another supplement that improves sleep quality is 5-HTP. i recently came across it in the health food store and noticed that on the bottle it said that it promoted healthy mood and better sleep quality. i've only been taking it for about a week so it's hard to tell if it works but maybe check it out or ask someone at the health store.
Posted 9/17/2012 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
I was having trouble sleeping all week last week and one of my co-workers suggested I try Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea. I went to the store and bought some that same night. I brew a cup and add some honey to sweeten it up a little about an hour before bedtime and I am now able to fall right to sleep. I do sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, but it's not for quite as long as it was when I wasn't drinking the tea. They also have "sleepytime extra" tea that is a little more potent. I think I will get that kind next time instead. I hope that you are able to get some sleep soon!
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