Help with not sleeping

[My New Beginning]

Hi everyone
I hope someone out there has some answers to this. I have been AF for 5 days and have had an awful time getting to sleep. My legs get achey and I just lay there wide awake. I never got to sleep until after 2 a.m. this morning after going to bed at 10:00 p.m.! I should mention hubby snores but I usually can get to sleep through the snoring (even sober!). I dont' take caffine after noon so it's not that. Anyone have this problem?

[greeneyes]

Help with not sleeping

MWO CDs, passion flower extract, chamomile tea, 5 htp with a bit of fruit 30 minuties before bedtime (no protien), Bach flower rescue sleep remedy, melatonin (I personally am not a fan), valerian ( have to take it a while befroe it becomes effective and it stinks to high heaven), calms forte, calcium & magnesium supplement. I am not suggesting all these at once. Pick one and give it a try; doesn't work, try another. Hope that helps.

[My New Beginning]

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Thanks greeneyes. I'll try the Bachs because I have some Rescue Remedy. Camomille tea is my favorite so will add that too.

[Noelle]

Help with not sleeping

I think this happens to most of us when first going AF. It takes awhile to get back to "normal" sleep. But you will, and it will be GREAT! Take care...

[betty boop]

Help with not sleeping

Hi, I went through the same thing, the sleep does come eventually and it will be worth the wait ...........

Take care, BB xx

[4theboyz]

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GH1,

Boy can I relate to that! I used to drink to sleep and snored like a bull and slept like crap to boot. The day I went AF I could hear the spiders snoring!! *Ear Plugs* Get a couple of pairs or Kleenex in a pinch. Also practice deep breathing belly breaths at bedtime. Start with 17 slow even deep breaths on your back where you breathe into your belly - just your belly rises and not your chest, think clear nothing thoughts - don't fight any thoughts, just ignore what ever comes in your head. Then do 17 on your right side and then 17 on your left. I bet you never make it to your left side!

[tlrgs]

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hi there..GH1.i have been af for a while now and iam still going thur that even if i work all day.it doesnt matter i have been taking sleep aid . advil pm works good for me .what i do is take two of them 1 hour before i go to sleep . well hope this helps you .good luck

[Deena]

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Valerian works for me if I take 2 in advance with a warm bath. Do you have the CD's? I always fall asleep listening to the funny man with the accent. I rarely make it to the hammock...usually fall asleep on the elevator.

[Victory]

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The Miracle of GABA

Greenhouse, have been an insomniac for 30 years, Sigh??????
Only thing that has helped me is GABA, now sleeping at least 6 hours per night. Got it 2 weeks ago and the last few nights have been great. Not available in Australia so got it via the net. Wow 6 hours is wonderful and if not asleep can lay still and rest.
Try it green and see, kind regards Aunty Vic.

[AlwaysWishing]

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This podcast is free and it always works for me. I never get past 10 minutes without falling asleep (it's 15 minutes total). Here's the link:

Guided Relaxation (Garden)

[Victory]

Help with not sleeping

Forgot to say valerian leaves me with foggy head.

[changemylife]

Help with not sleeping

calms forte works for me. Its avail at drug store

[lookingforhope22]

Help with not sleeping

Hi,
Congratulations on your 5 days. If you are feeling achy take magnisum - i had a terrible ache in my back and teh magnisum sorted that out.
Other than that i think the advice that everyone has given will do the trick.
Good luck with it and stay strong x

[My New Beginning]

Help with not sleeping

Thank you all for your help. Last night was a little better, at least I didn't get out of bed and go to the fridge for a glass of milk! Deep breathing/yoga might work for me. Hoping tonight will be better.
The best to all of you!

[skygal12]

Help with not sleeping

Calmes Forte!!! 3 tablets - right to sleep.....you can get it at any drugstore, it is a homeopathic sleep aide (non-addictive). That is what worked for me.