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Mar 12, 2018 at 12:07 AM
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So tired but can't fall and stay asleep, hate to be dependent on medication so I just lie here.
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Mar 16, 2018 at 08:16 PM
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Listen to music, take a bath, keeping calming music or sounds while sleeping, exercise fourish hours before bed (like a walk or something).
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Apr 09, 2018 at 11:46 PM
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I have had serious sleep issues too. I now have some damage to my nervous system, so I cannot take certain meds without problems. I take an amino acid called l-theanine about an hour before bed. It is compared to the effects of certain strong anti anxiety meds that are prescriptions. I think it only lasts about 4 hours, and I take half in the day time if I start to feel anxious.
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Apr 11, 2018 at 05:08 AM
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Does anyone have a cure for being able to fall asleep but then wakes up between 2am-3:30 am every morning? Yes, I tried breathing exercises and mindfulness stuff. I can not get back to sleep. This is making being emotional resilient during the day even harder than it is.
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Apr 11, 2018 at 06:24 AM
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I take my meds, which a strong, to put me to sleep. I know i shouldn't but i take them an hour earlier than called for, then i go to bed early. i fall right asleep, usually. As for waking up at 3 am i do this sometimes but go online for awhile and go back to bed.Sometimes i go through cycles where i can't go back to bed and end up watching tv until my husand gets up at 6, then i go back to bed,also i have sleep apnea.
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Apr 11, 2018 at 07:12 AM
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Apr 14, 2018 at 03:33 AM
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Every damn day I am up at 2am.....T said, as I guess he is tired of me complaining about it, that maybe it was time for a sleep study. Really.... I think that is extreme.
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Apr 14, 2018 at 10:53 AM
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A sleep study is a good idea Moxie, you may have sleep apnea and that is why you keep waking up.
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Apr 14, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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I am dependent upon meds to help me to sleep. I have extreme sleep anxiety from trauma. I have tried all types of approaches for 30 + years. I use temazepam.
Many people report finding essential oil diffusers helpful, especially using lavender I their sleeping area at night. I hope you find some helpful answers. WC __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths.
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