Insomnia
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Topic: Insomnia
Posted By: FionaS
Subject: Insomnia
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 10:50am
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Anyone had it and conquered it? I've had it for 5.5 months and even though my wee girl is now sleeping quite well my insomnia continues. Docs suggest antidepressants but I'm not depressed...just can't sleep. I've tried homeopathic stuff to no avail.
Anyone got any theories or success stories? |
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 11:57am
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no coffee or caffeine products after 3pm....warm milk before bed...
i know some people on another board had good results with milky chamomile tea, so maybe give that a go. |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 12:07pm
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I'm guessing that you've tried all the usual suspects like warm milk drinks, bath half an hour before etc so I'll go straight for the drug route...
Phenergen (the anti-histamine) is a good, low level sleep inducer. Drug information sheet is here -> http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/Profs/Datasheet/p/Phenergantabelixir.htm - Medsafe And it is available as a pharmacy-only medicine - talk to the pharmacist. ------------- |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 12:11pm
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Writing in a journal before bedtime so you can get everything off your mind? -------------  |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 12:32pm
I'll be watching this thread for ideas too! I just can't shut my brain down at night  ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 1:00pm
I think you have to get off the comp first Emma   ------------- |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 1:01pm
Me too Emma! I can be so so sleepy, then as soon as my head hits the pillow Im WIDE awake! Got good when it happens after everytime Im up to Isla in the night 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 1:08pm
I know! I try to call it quits at 8.30pm every night, but I have so much work on at the moment it's just crazy! And I am a bit of a workaholic  ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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