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Depression Related Forums => Depression Central => Topic started by: Els on October 04, 2012, 11:18:29 PM

Title: Can't Sleep
Post by: Els on October 04, 2012, 11:18:29 PM

Hi,

I'm really struggling to sleep at the moment. Has anybody got any tips that might help? I don't want medication.

Please?

xx

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: Michael Frankum on October 05, 2012, 12:37:31 AM

I haven't got any sure-fire tips I'm afraid, but you're not alone. Perhaps deep breathing exercises, concentrating on your breath going in, holding, then gently releasing and repeating this may help. Hmm, that's helpful - I'm recommending BREATHING. Good luck.

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: Michael Frankum on October 05, 2012, 12:23:53 PM

Hi. Did you ever get off to sleep? I was up until about 5.30ish, then I finally nodded off. Best wishes.

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: Els on October 05, 2012, 04:59:33 PM

I think it was about half 4 by the time I got to sleep then my alarm went off at half 7 for work :( 

X

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: Zaf on October 05, 2012, 05:27:35 PM

A big starchy meal about 4 hours before you go to bed is supposed to help, I have some success with that.  I also burn mugwort which helps.

Z xxx

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: athens1982 on October 05, 2012, 06:04:25 PM

I am taking Phenaghan? Think it used to be given to kids years ago that had bad sleep patterns. It is not addictive and just relaxes you . Also dont feel too drugged up in the morning.

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: Els on October 05, 2012, 06:27:13 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I'm ready to give anything a try especially if it involves eating!! - lol  =+-

Phenagon doesn't work for me though - i already take it for hayfever so it doesn't have the 'sleepy' effect on me :(

xx

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: Michael Frankum on October 05, 2012, 07:35:20 PM

Good luck for tonight.  +-_

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: Munchroom on October 09, 2012, 08:08:35 AM

 I heard last night that if you eat a couple of kiwi fruits before going to bed its meant  to help.... Apparently they are a good source of seratonin, which your body helps turn into melatonin which helps you sleep (I think they said that's how it works) xx

Title: Re: Can't Sleep
Post by: I.B Igor on October 09, 2012, 06:57:41 PM

Kiwis are god, and have vitamin C , if it works I might give it a try. Good luck, and goodnight. $%$