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Mar 2020
6:22pm, 27 Mar 2020
389 posts
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BarefootEm
Great, lots of things to try!
Am trying to run later in the day, because I can! And because it's warmer and sunnier... Wonder if that will help or hinder...
Had a micro cask of my favourite beer delivered from the local brewery a couple of days ago, am thinking a couple of those tonight will probably see me off!
(I am not advocating booze to help insomnia, but it has been a trying week at work and it is Friday!!)
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Mar 2020
6:23pm, 27 Mar 2020
3,545 posts
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Surrey Phil
Since regular home working has been enforced, and a lack of walking/daily exercise, I have found it harder getting to sleep as well. Switching off mentally is one something. Reminding myself not to remember anything that is likely to be thought provoking.
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Mar 2020
7:08pm, 27 Mar 2020
542 posts
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Jenelopy
I find alcohol makes it worse for me - I fall asleep easily, but wake up more, and once I wake up it is hard to get back to sleep.
I've not drank much in years though - I glass of wine on a Friday and Saturday night is a big drinking week for me...
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Mar 2020
7:23pm, 27 Mar 2020
25 posts
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CreatureOfTheHill
We have had issues for years (complicated reasons for another time) but the things that really help us are:
Meditation - no surprise there, but not an easy/instant solution.
Diet - specifically, not loads of protein late in the evening, as we then wake up hot. Once awake, that's us up, even if it's 2am.
CBD - 10mg ground bud about an hour before sleep. Was cynical about this one, but is seriously effective for us.
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Mar 2020
7:31pm, 27 Mar 2020
840 posts
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Akie
Went through a spell of about six weeks where I didnt sleep more than 3 hours per night (a few years ago). Id definitely recommend podcasts if you have any you like, I listen to them anyways and they help distract me from things in the middle of the night that I drift off.
Alcohol never really helped me, would usually wake me up after an hour or two and thats it for the night. But can certainly help if it makes you feel better for the evening.
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Mar 2020
7:36pm, 27 Mar 2020
14,749 posts
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Autumnleaves
One thing I have found helps me is making lists of films that start with a given letter. I work my way through the alphabet. It seems to be a good combination of soothing thought but not so dull that I lose the thread of my thoughts.
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Mar 2020
7:38pm, 27 Mar 2020
15,445 posts
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Rosehip
oh, I've found my tribe 
I had only slept past 3 or 4 am once a week at best. I've tried drinking and tried not drinking and there doesn't seem to be a difference.
I get so tired I can fall fast asleep on the sofa at 8pm, so that I can't be woken and then wake up cold at 2am and not be able to go back to sleep.
Seeing as I don't have to work, I've actually given up worrying about it - promising myself I can have a nap later if I want one - and that is helping, slowly getting back to more normal hours.
I hope you all find what works for you, lack of sleep, especially with doses of anxiety, is horrible.
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Mar 2020
8:53pm, 27 Mar 2020
3,930 posts
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SusiesueH
Ah now this is the thread for me! I’ve had sleep problems for years in and off. I usually get to sleep ok and then wake at 3/4 and lie awake for hours. Usually until around 45 mins before the alarm is due and when it does I feel like a zombie. Horrible. I’m gathering your suggestions for dozing off and will experiment when I have trouble again.
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Mar 2020
8:58pm, 27 Mar 2020
3,931 posts
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SusiesueH
And yes I think the current situation has contributed. I’ve slept through the last two nights but they’re the first nights in several weeks. I remember that when my mum died I slept for around 12 hours a day and didn’t wake in the early hours. I didn’t dream either for months.
I think the past couple of days I’ve recognised my current feelings as grief. For not being able to see family for weeks, for work that I’ve lost, for the near future I thought was planned, etc, etc. So I’m wondering if my current levels of exhaustion and sleep are to do with this?
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Mar 2020
9:04pm, 27 Mar 2020
856 posts
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Captain Malcolm Reynolds
Regular pattern - go to bed & get up at the same time of day.
Caffeine has a 4 hour half life. Depends on who you talk to, some say cut it out at 2pm some say 4pm. 4pm seems to work for me.
Backlit screens off at last an hour before bed, this means tablets & phones.
Read a book in bed.
Keep bed for sleep only. If you’re not asleep inside 30 minutes or awake for over 30 minutes get up & read. It helps with association.
Meditation is a tricky one, especially if you’re prone to anxiety or depression. It’s not all positives, there are some downsides. Meditation can exacerbate anxiety & depression issues, there are also a few rare problems. If you go down this route it’s worth finding a teacher rather than going DIY.
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