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since my nan died on friday I have been having trouble sleeping, I cannot get off to sleep and once im asleep i keep waking, this isnt at all like me, normally I can sleep for britain. I was just wondering what everyone else uses to help them get to sleep, im desparate and willing to try anything atm. I was going to drive to our 24 hr ASDA and get some sleeping tablets but im not in a fit state to drive as i nearly crashed my car earlier. We have none in the house either.
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go for a swim if you can, always worth trying the exercise option before resorting to pills I think, although it often cant be helped.
I have used nytol herbal before, but I really dont know if they worked or not, but they're worth a try.
things like this though, where you lay down, really tired, but your mind doesnt stop racing, is a real difficult one to solve more often than not, especially in times of grief or stress.
I wouldn't resort to anti depressants just yet!! Bit extreme....you're grieving...your sleep's bound to be a bit off for the moment...I'd try natural remedies first if I were you...sorry, that's my only advice though...I'm a bit of an insomniac at the best of times!! :crazyeyes
1: Work out so much I'm on the brink of exhaustion, i find if im upset i actually tend to work with higher weights because i put my complete all into it until i can hardly move anymore.
2: I watch a lot of movies, the more intense the storyline the better. Just to lose myself in it and forget who/where I am for a few hours
I'd probably reccomend the second option tbh, the first only really works if you're angry.
I have been having probalems with my sleep for so long it's not even funny and have found a sympathetic doc who's trying differnt things with me. Noone of which are actually working, but she is listening to me and I've been through a fair few docs to find one who doesn't tell me to just go to bed earlier... (what the fuck?) I am now on a low dose of a tricyclic anti depressant to help me sleep as it has a sedative effect as well as the anti-depressant properties helping my mind to "switch off" at night, although it's not working, it's not the only option my doc is willing to try. If you find a symapthetic doctor they will really try their best to help you. So I really recommend seeing your GP.
Otherwise, camomile tea might help, warmed up milk has some thing in it that makes you sleep, but milk tastes like shit so... Don't drink ANYTHING with caffeine in it after three pm. Take exercise during the day but not too late at night. Let your emotions out so they're not running around your head at night. With your grandma dying there are sure to be a few running around your head- find a way to vent! (don't tell anyone I said this but flicking your bean might help) Turn the lights out and lie in the dark, try regulating your breathing, a bit like counting sheep but concentrating on in, in, out, out, through your nose.
I am so sorry your grandma has died.
xxx
If you do wake up in the night and don't fall asleep again quite quickly then consider getting up and moving around a bit. Often if you just lie in bed for ages trying to get back to sleep it just gets harder and harder to do so.
I'm sorry to hear that your nan passed away, it must be a hard time for you. TheSite's article on sleeping easy tells you how to shape up your shut-eye. It would be a good idea to try to relax and make yourself comfortable. You may also want to talk to someone about your feelings as people often find it helps. If it's not getting any better a visit to your doctor would be worthwhile. Hope it helps, take care!