Question

Since I’ve stared WW 2, 5 weeks ago my insomnia is much worse! Before I could fall asleep easily but woke up 2-3am and had trouble getting back to sleep, now I can’t fall asleep as well. so don’t get much sleep at all Anyone with similar experiences? I’m totally exhausted  

Answer 1

Have you tried melatonin. I take them. It does help but once in awhile I am up all night

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@tympanum yes I’ve tried it, It doesn’t work for me.  

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I went through periods of that. Terrible I tried the teas. I usually turn off TVs. Computers like 30 min before and take 2 melatonin and read. Took a few weeks to work

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@actuality I use Melatonin. Did you start out at 5mg? Take at the same time ( about an hour before bedtime) every night. If it doesn't work then move to 10mg. Of course this should be cleared with your doctor. Also, no caffeine late in the day. Good luck.  

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Depending on your age you may be into menopause. no fence.  

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@hatband I’ve tested twice and they said I’m not

Answer 2

Are you eating a lot of protein for dinner? I found that when my dinner was high in protein, I had sleeping problems. Now my highest levels of protein are breakfast and lunch I do better.  

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@marmawke I’ll try that thanks

Answer 3

I agree with @marmawke, look at what you are having for dinner and if you need an evening snack. Feeling too hungry will interrupt your sleep. I found that if after dinner, if I have the plain Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp peanut butter & stevia, the fat keeps my appetite satisfied. Also, have you started exercising? If so, when are you exercising

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@huntress32 Im not going to bed hungry . do water aerobics, cardio and walks.  

Answer 4

No judgments on which foods you eat but if you are earring a lot of fat free foods they have chemicals in them that will do that. For me they give me nightmares. Can’t eat any of the fat free or diet ice creams

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@newsom I’m really healthy. Cooking from scratch, eating good fats (olive oil, avocado, walnuts etc) the only low fat is a bit light mayonnaise and low goat cheese occasionally.  

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@actuality have you tried to east pistachios before you go to bed? I read Pistachios are touted as a having melatonin which can help people with sleep problems. Good luck

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@sartain no I’ll try that thanks

Answer 5

It's the low carb unfortunately the body cant sliw down happens to me as well

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@trihedron ok, yes I’m trying to not eat too much carbs. I have porridge oats for breakfast and small portion of whole meal rice/pasta/potatoes for lunch/dinner so still having carbs

Answer 6

I defuse lavender oil in my defuser. It helps me relax and fall asleep.  

Answer 7

I was having an issue with headaches and waking up for no apparent reason, found out it was the sorbitol in my vitamin B12.  

Answer 8

You need to see a doctor who specializes in functional medicine.  

Answer 9

I've never slept thru the night. I worked nights for 35 years so I assume that's just the way it's going to be. I'm retired so it really doesn't matter now. I hope you get some relief soon.  

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@voronezh thank you

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@actuality :I sincerely hope you get some relief soon.  

Answer 10

Try drinking more water through out the day. Also do you exercise? Sounds like exercise will help you, especially early in the day! I’ve always had sleeping issues and meds just make it worse! Good luck!  

Answer 11

Try sleepy time tea. It really works wonders.  

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@shuler37 do you recommend any specific? I’m taking pukka night time and sometimes it helps

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@actuality We use Celestial right now but most word as well as it does.  

Answer 12

I had the same thing happen to me over the past 5 weeks! I went to my doctor and got meds

Answer 13

I like using a little bit of Lavender oil on my bed and pillow. Keep it cool and I turn on a fan for the white noise but aim it away from me.  

Answer 14

Exercise works for me and not eating before bed. Good luck. I’m not a great sleeper either.  

Answer 15

Go to you primary healthcare is professional and talk it out with them

Answer 16

CAN RELATE TO THIS

Answer 17

More water and exercised helped me. A lot.  

Answer 18

Some people stop all eating by 8 pm. I find that eating a piece of low fat string cheese around 10, somehow makes my whole system content and relaxed. (just my personal experience) best of luck. I also sometimes like to take Andrew Lessman's herbal prep, when I've done too much, too late and am wired.  

Answer 19

I’m 53 and peri meni. That’s what I’m up against also. exercise helps. Hard to put the devices away but it’s the only thing that works. for me.