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Kalms
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Hi
I'm having real problems sleeping at the moment which means I'm finding it hard to cope with stuff in my life which is worrying me which means I worry more which means I sleep worse and so on an so forth.
I've tried reading but I can't concentrate on it, same with relaxations techniques my mind just keeps wandering back to the stuff thats stressing me.
I was wondering are those kalms nights any good also would it possible to OD on them?
Any other ideas what I could to help sleep?
Phoenix
I'm having real problems sleeping at the moment which means I'm finding it hard to cope with stuff in my life which is worrying me which means I worry more which means I sleep worse and so on an so forth.
I've tried reading but I can't concentrate on it, same with relaxations techniques my mind just keeps wandering back to the stuff thats stressing me.
I was wondering are those kalms nights any good also would it possible to OD on them?
Any other ideas what I could to help sleep?
Phoenix
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Go to your doc, they will be able to refer you to someone who can help with your problems - in turn helping you to sleep..
Also in the short-term they can give you medication that will help you sleep [that actually works]
dont bother with nytol tbh makes you groggy in the morning, especially the herbal one
They seem to work for some, I've never held any sway in those over the counter medicines.
Go see your GP about it.
However, I use Nytol to sleep and there's Valerian Tea which is herbal but DOES work and does calm you down and send you to sleep. I was really skeptical but it's good. There's a number of calming teas available, Dr. Stuart's are good.
Valerian will work its a known sedative, though it doesnt agree with some people, and of course it is habit forming like any sedative.
Like not lying on your bed during the day until you are going to sleep.
Don't drink any tea or coffee before bed.
Avoid doing any work in the bedroom - you have to associate the bedroom as a place to relax and sleep..not work
etc