It Didn't Work / myLot

Atlanta, Georgia

September 6, 2017 11:37am CST

I thought I had found a routine that would help me sleep. No TV or Computer in the late evening. Take my melatonin, drink a glass of wine and go to bed early with a good book. It worked perfectly night before last. I had a good nights sleep and woke up feeling my sleeping problem was solved. I decided to follow this routine and sleep well for the first time in months. Well, I did the same thing last night. Got in bed with my book and read, and read, and didn't get the slightest bit sleepy. I put my book down about one o'clock, turned out the light and still lay there wide awake. Finally after two o'clock I turned on the light and picked up my book again and read until after three o'clock. I finally dosed off but kept waking up until morning, and today I'm disappointed that my sleeping problem is still unsolved.

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much2say

@much2say (53959)

• Los Angeles, California

6 Sep 17

For me, I can't seem to shut off my brain. I get to sleep just fine, but if I happen to wake up in the middle of the night, I start thinking about things and then it's hard to get back to sleep. I tend to lay there and keep physically relaxed as much as possible (to hopefully fall back to sleep again) - I know if I get up to do something, that's the end of sleep for me.

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much2say

@much2say (53959)

• Los Angeles, California

6 Sep 17

@RubyHawk I've had some tossing and turning kind of nights. I sleep, end up waking up, fall back to sleep and start it all over again. It's annoying.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Sep 17

@much2say It's annoying and tiring. I would love a. Few good nights sleep.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 17

That's what I've done. I never get up after I go to bed even when I'm not sleeping.I lay there and meditate and nap a little.

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (53679)

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6 Sep 17

I wonder what is the problem ? I have found that not eating after 6p.m. and having a warm cup of milo before bed, helps me sleep through the night uninterrupted.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 17

What is milo? Sometimes I drink hot chocolate.

Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

6 Sep 17

these things take times.I know mine is not

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

6 Sep 17

@RubyHawk that is what I am doing.I gave up.Do you take any naps

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Sep 17

@amadeo I used to, but now I can't even nap.

Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 17

I suppose I might have to forget trying to sleep and live with it.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (79708)

• United States

6 Sep 17

Sorry to hear that you're still having problems sleeping. I'm sure you're tired today after being unable to sleep well last night

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 17

It's always tiring when you done get enough sleep but I'll survive.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306110)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

7 Sep 17

I'm sorry. I hope you do find something that will help you sleep.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

8 Sep 17

Thanks, I'm changing my usual routine and I think It will help over time.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306110)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Sep 17

@RubyHawk Once your system gets used to the new routine it should be fine.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

8 Sep 17

@just4him I hope so. I'm sticking with it.

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Thelma

@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

6 Sep 17

Have you tried using 100% lavender essential oil lamp in your bedroom? Or put a drop or 2 drops of lavender oil under your nose and try to sleep.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 17

No, I haven't. I don't know where to buy lavender oil.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Sep 17

@thelme55 I'll check with my pharmacist. Is it just the scent that's helps you sleep?

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Thelma

@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

7 Sep 17

@RubyHawk You can try it in the pharmacy or you can buy it online.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (47050)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

6 Sep 17

It can sometimes be hard. I have nights when it's hard to fall asleep. I hope that you're able to sleep better tonight.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 17

Thanks, I've had this problem for months.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (48929)

• United States

7 Sep 17

I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried exercise ?

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Sep 17

Yes, I think I get enough exercise. As luck would have it I slept a little better last night so I suppose I'll have to take it as it comes. This is Thursday.