Insomnia Group Chat

[Todd777]

I'm looking to talk to anybody who wishes to share their experiences or somebody else's in relation to the symptoms of insomnia and potential remedies. I have had insomnia to varying degrees for the last 12 months went undiagnosed for 6 months.one of yhe things i find quite psychologically disturbing is chest pain when i get fatigued due to no good sleep i have had heart issues recently too which makes me very paranoid although when I get a check up the doc says I should be ok anf recommend the fatigue as the culprit. What is it like fir other people that's what I'm was wondering? Any similar experiences? I feel like when I get the sleep my symptoms go away and even got some good exercise in although my problem pushing too much too early and alcohol. I think i need to go dry to shake this thing

[WaterFront]

Hi,

I have had symptoms of insomnia for the last few years. I have found a surefire method that works for me every single time. Don't know if it will work for everyone. I take in a long breath and hold it for the count of five, then I do a long exhale and hold for count of five, keep repeating and concentrate on the breathing. I'm usually asleep within ten times of doing this exercise. I think it simulates a sleeping breathing rhythm. Worth a try. I hope it helps.

WF

[Todd777]

Thanks for the idea mate i will try it. Sound similar to taking a break and getting out of bed for 10 mins, also heard an idea to do light muscle tensioning exercises before or in bed apparently it helps you relax after.

FYI I found some natural supplement pills the other day and I got a good 2 hrs sleep straight away, still can not take them full time though but worth a bit of a go I thought.

[Morning]

Hi

i can go to sleep ok but I usually wake about an hour or two at the most later. My head demands that I get up. I usually go to the loo and then get back into bed and usually go back to sleep for an hour or two and then it happens again. I can’t just roll over . I have to get up. Recently, I’ve started going out to the kitchen and eat some fruit. Then I go back to bed and usually sleep til my alarm at 5.15am. I go to bed around 11 most nights., so I’m not averaging much in a night. After 6 months , it has worn me down and changed how I move and act in the world. It limits me in lots of ways. Nothing helps. And I won’t take any tablets that make you groggy the next day. So. I basically just wait. I figure it must change one day, surely. 
so I have nothing to offer except the knowledge that you are not alone . I hope it changes for you soon

[Todd777]

Yeah I get that wake up an hour or 2 after falling asleep initially, I will wake up expecting I've been asleep for 5 hours or so. Your not supposed to look at the clock but. I think keeping busy during the day is good just depends because sometimes too much activity can have a reverse effect. I like to workout high intensity so that's my goal to get back into good shape. Are you a drinker? I drink usually although am off now, hoping it works 

[WaterFront]

Hi,

I wake up every two hours like clockwork. 2, 4 and 6am or thereabouts. Don't drink, started exercising, keep busy. It started after a relationship break up four years ago and has just continued. I have days where I manage to force myself not to think about the break up, congratulate myself, and then have bad dreams. Before that I was a great sleeper. I discovered the breathing exercise at the beginning of this year and it really works for me. Have you given it a try?

WF

[Morning]

I haven’t had a drink for 23 years. I’m not a big coffee drinker. The only thing I’ve changed is that I try to have the coldest water I can stand at the end of my morning shower. I’m not quite the ice bath type but I  enjoy the cold for a minute or two.  I heard it was meant to improve your sleep. It hasn’t.  But then I think menopause trumps everything

[Todd777]

Not yet will give it a go tonight and get back. 

[Todd777]

I used to drink 2 maybe 3 cups of coffee a day now I'm 1 cup max. Plus I don't drink nearly at all compared to before it just makes things worse.