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Daisydu
Farmgirl in Training
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Becky
Rock Hill
South Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:56:14 AM
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I don't have a problem sleeping. My problem is waking up as tired as I was when I went to bed. I'm not resting when I sleep.
Any suggestions?
Loving a simple life in the country!
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 1:25:52 PM
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Becky, I had to give up caffeine and stick to my guns on getting to bed by 10:15. Also, getting enough water, sun light, movement in my day has helped. I was suffering from exhaustion and no amount of sleep was working. I had to tweak my diet and lifestyle patterns. Also, decluttering my home has helped. (((HUGS)))
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 2:04:15 PM
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Is your mind staying active all night? Or perhaps little noises keeping you awake? You could try keeping a free-writing journal before bed, turning on a fan, and if all else fails, try taking some melatonin. This the natural chemical our brains produce to regulate sleep. My husband and I use it to re-adjust our sleep schedule when it gets off and you don't get that drugged feeling the next day. Just nice, deep sleep. I don't think I move a muscle the whole night!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 4:31:05 PM
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Could you have sleep apnea?? I agree with the caffeine. I can't drink anything with caffeine in it after lunch. I only have 1 cup of coffee per day. Otherwise I'd be up all night but I'd be awake not waking unrested.
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2008 : 11:43:29 AM
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Becky - First off, make sure you are not having a medical reason for feeling exhaused. Last time I felt that way I had Epstein-Barr virus - many things could be contributing to the way you are feeling.
You might want to try passionflower and valerian - I just bought the tincture and can't really tell you anything much about it yet. I hope you feel better soon!
Hugs
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2008 : 12:09:50 PM
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Becky, I have the same issue. After determining that I dont have sleep apnea, and of course the caffeine thing, and the sleep aids you can buy over the counter gave me sleeping pill hang over or some pretty interesting dreams in which I would have conversations with people that I did not know anything about, I decided to try homepathic remedies. I have a friend who makes and sells tinctures. I use St Johns Wort. A few drops in a shot glass filled with water really helps me..
Kim
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 8:56:18 PM
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DaisyDu,
Sorry you're not feeling rested. That's tough and especially in the morning when you know you should be. I have heard that vitamin b complex helps people sleep better. Best Wishes that you find a solution soon.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 6:29:18 PM
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DaisyDu,
Are you feeling rested now and did anything in particular work for you? Hope you're doing better.
barnagainkristin
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Daisydu
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Becky
Rock Hill
South Carolina
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 12:46:22 PM
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I just wanted to update you. On Sunday Nov. 16 I bought a 3" memory foam mattress pad and put on my bed. The very first night I used it, I could tell a difference. I am sleeping much better. The circles under my eyes are not as dark. I don't have as many aches and pains. Which is why I don't think I was sleeping well. Constantly moving around because of pain. I was getting up in the mornings with migranes. Now I don't have headaches when I get up like before. My mattress was fairly new, so I knew it wasn't that. Anyway, the memory foam pad has helped tremendously.
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lorijarrett
True Blue Farmgirl
112 Posts
Lori
Norfolk
NY
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 06:42:57 AM
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I wanted to write because suddenly after years of having NO problems sleeping I have started having issues. I think the first part started with loosing my job. My mind races at night, I try counting, saying the lords prayer, my ABC's etc and it doesn't work. Couple of things though I did figure out. NO caffine after 3pm. I need to be active that day so that my body is tired and ready for bed. I used to play my Nintendo DS before going to bed, games like Suduko,Karuko and some action types. This was overstimulating me, thus couldn't fall asleep. I now read a bit, no caffine and try to get to bed at a reasonable hour consistantly.
I know from experience the sleep aids give me the hangover affect the next day so those are definately out. I will keep pluggin away and see what other methods I can try so I can sleep.
I too suffer from regular sinus and migraine headaches, I have lots of allergies though as well, didn't think about the mattress...hummm.
Well enough of my rambling. God Bless everyone and have a great day.
Lori
www.countryhandsandheart.etsy.com
www.farmgirlinthemaking.blogspot.com
Farmgirl at Heart #397
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