Never ever had this problem before. I just can't seem to switch off and lack of sleep is turning me into a grumpier bitch than usual. 

Things go round in my head and it is stupid o'clock in the morning before I finally nod off. I wake up and look/feel like shit. 

Is frigging myself off and a bottle of wine a night the only answer? Cos it doesn't seem to work. 

Thankyou for the help you bunch of fannies and Somnologists. Think I'm gonna be having 12 hours tonight 👍

33 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Since I've stopped drinking, I've had problems waking.

Yep, dead to the world. Had a beer and its wide awake 4am with the beer fear.

4 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Yep, dead to the world. Had a beer and its wide awake 4am with the beer fear.

Im always up crack of dawn after drinking. Usually still pissed, puking and needing 12 litres of water all at same time. 

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Yep, dead to the world. Had a beer and its wide awake 4am with the beer fear.

Doesn't even have to be much - one or two and thats it. No sleep past 4am

5 hours ago, gonzo said:

Stay as far away from alcohol as humanly possible. You don't get good sleep after drinking. Its laced with sugar and dehydrates you to fuck.

Hot bath before bed will help you drop off. 

I've slept better this last four weeks than I've done in years.

Seriously thinking of booking a hotel room just for myself for my birthday. 12 hours solid sleep alone is the dream. 

Since having covid, my sleep is all over the place, recon its my lungs and breathing patterns waking me up.

 

21 hours ago, Traf said:

I've slept better this last four weeks than I've done in years.

When is your missus back from OZ?

 

Edited January 19, 20224 yr by Gonk

1 hour ago, bolton_blondie said:

Seriously thinking of booking a hotel room just for myself for my birthday. 12 hours solid sleep alone is the dream. 

i had a Hot Chocolate last night 

that seamed to helped 

17 minutes ago, little whitt said:

i had a Hot Chocolate last night 

that seamed to helped 

Hot chocolates are rank. I drink tea and coffee. Way too much. Thinking about it that's probably why i struggle sleeping 

On 18/01/2022 at 07:59, bolton_blondie said:

pins and needles that spread up to my penis fly trap. 

Fucking Hell 😂

5 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said:

Fucking Hell 😂

😂😂😂

On 18/01/2022 at 11:31, Not in Crawley said:

Since I've stopped drinking, I've had problems waNking.

Corrected for you

3 hours ago, freds dad said:

Corrected for you

Well I've just had a pint, so here I come...

Despite all the magic sleep potions, pills and tips available, there are only two things that are scientifically evidenced as helping you improve your sleep - cognitive behavioural therapy and 'mindfulness'. This can be as simple as getting some winter daylight and going out for a walk or run at lunchtime. Listening to the music posted by others on here etc. 

I've been having sleep problems the past couple of years and CBT really helped. Turns out it was lots of other anxiety and work stress that was preventing me from switching off and staying asleep. Took a couple of months to confront them, but things have definitely improved, as has the sleep. Work is now better because I'm not being unrealistic with my expectations anymore and have a better balance. Must be even harder in your line of work with kids to juggle as well. 

My therapist at the time recommended this book, it was really helpful - The Sleep Book by Dr Guy Meadows | Waterstones

Lack of sleep won't make you look like shit and you'll still function okay the next day. Try reminding yourself this if you're feeling anxious about. Plenty of overworked, shattered mums out there who still look tidy as fuck. ( @Rudy will be along shortly with a photo of a celebrity to prove it)

I feel.for folk who can't sleep, I'd drop off on a washing line.

If I'm at home, bed by 10pm, can sleep through until 8 easily.

I get 6 hours a night if i'm lucky, have done for 25 years.

1 minute ago, Burndens Bogs said:

I get 6 hours a night if i'm lucky, have done for 25 years.

My Mrs is the same, she hates the fact I drop off as soon as my head hits the pillow.

1 minute ago, Not in Crawley said:

My Mrs is the same, she hates the fact I drop off as soon as my head hits the pillow.

I bet she does! Fnar fnar

Just now, Burndens Bogs said:

I bet she does! Fnar fnar

😁 oh I'm sure that's what keeps her giddy and awake!

11 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

Despite all the magic sleep potions, pills and tips available, there are only two things that are scientifically evidenced as helping you improve your sleep - cognitive behavioural therapy and 'mindfulness'. This can be as simple as getting some winter daylight and going out for a walk or run at lunchtime. Listening to the music posted by others on here etc. 

I've been having sleep problems the past couple of years and CBT really helped. Turns out it was lots of other anxiety and work stress that was preventing me from switching off and staying asleep. Took a couple of months to confront them, but things have definitely improved, as has the sleep. Work is now better because I'm not being unrealistic with my expectations anymore and have a better balance. Must be even harder in your line of work with kids to juggle as well. 

My therapist at the time recommended this book, it was really helpful - The Sleep Book by Dr Guy Meadows | Waterstones

Lack of sleep won't make you look like shit and you'll still function okay the next day. Try reminding yourself this if you're feeling anxious about. Plenty of overworked, shattered mums out there who still look tidy as fuck. ( @Rudy will be along shortly with a photo of a celebrity to prove it)

Im a milf, just have bags under my eyes. 

3 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said:

Im a milf, just have bags under my eyes. 

I've had bags under my eyes since I was 19. Call me lucky.

 

40 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

Despite all the magic sleep potions, pills and tips available, there are only two things that are scientifically evidenced as helping you improve your sleep - cognitive behavioural therapy and 'mindfulness'. This can be as simple as getting some winter daylight and going out for a walk or run at lunchtime. Listening to the music posted by others on here etc. 

I've been having sleep problems the past couple of years and CBT really helped. Turns out it was lots of other anxiety and work stress that was preventing me from switching off and staying asleep. Took a couple of months to confront them, but things have definitely improved, as has the sleep. Work is now better because I'm not being unrealistic with my expectations anymore and have a better balance. Must be even harder in your line of work with kids to juggle as well. 

My therapist at the time recommended this book, it was really helpful - The Sleep Book by Dr Guy Meadows | Waterstones

Lack of sleep won't make you look like shit and you'll still function okay the next day. Try reminding yourself this if you're feeling anxious about. Plenty of overworked, shattered mums out there who still look tidy as fuck. ( @Rudy will be along shortly with a photo of a celebrity to prove it)

I find that adequate exercise also helps. Physical work tires the body which relaxes and repairs well when asleep.

No doubt it also helps to re-set the mind too.

7 hours ago, Gonk said:

When is your missus back from OZ?

 

Who?

Oh, her?

She got back Monday afternoon.

i find if i have a Power nap in the Afternoon 

i sleep better at night