Sleeping habits.

[Since90+2]

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Yep. This is another thing that a lot of the official advice seems to get wrong as well as it suggests you take a warm bath before bed. I suppose they are maybe coming at it from the relaxation angle, but for me the downside from the increase in body temperature outweighs the relaxing benefits of the bath. It always took me longer to get to sleep before my insomnia issues if I had a bath at bedtime. I usually sleep with the window open even at this time of year.

Matthew Walker covers the bath before bed tip in the podcast. Apparently it does help but not for the reasons people think, once you leave the bath your body reacts to being out the warm environment and into the cold air and it leads to a fairly rapid drop in body temperature which in turn should help sleep.

Its on YouTube and definitely worth a watch.

[CropleyWasGod]

Hypnotherapy

[hibs#1]

CBD oil of some description? I vape mine a couple of times a week can really help (I get restless legs 😠) I know you can get CBD drops and pills as well if vaping isn't for you.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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CBD oil of some description? I vape mine a couple of times a week can really help (I get restless legs 😠) I know you can get CBD drops and pills as well if vaping isn't for you.

Don't take this the wrong way but, get that checked out (restless legs), an ex-friend of mine had that and died in his early 40s. Nae point leaving it to chance, sorry, mean it in the nicest way. 👍

[hibs#1]

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Don't take this the wrong way but, get that checked out (restless legs), an ex-friend of mine had that and died in his early 40s. Nae point leaving it to chance, sorry, mean it in the nicest way. 👍

Definitely not taking it the wrong,much appreciated. It's not a constant thing I get just every now and again.i take a nasal spray during the summer for hayfever which more or less knocks my allergies away but gives me restless legs (it is a side affect of anti histamines)some times it's just to much caffeine etc.Thanks though 👍.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Good mate! 👍

[Just Jimmy]

i work nights 9pm - 7am, afternoons 1-11pm and earlies 7am-5pm. my shift pattern is a mix of the above generally grouped together for a few days then a few off. in May we move to 6 on 4 off. 2 day 2 noon 2 night 4 off which will be better but I generally find it hard to sleep early. i have no problem sleeping during the day off nights but I find it hard to sleep at 9pm to get up at 530am for earlies for example.

i duno how to fix that tbh.

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[Sylar]

I'm pretty typical with my times. I go to bed around 10pm weeknights, get up at 6:30am every morning (unless my daughter suggests I get up earlier...).

My "quirk" is that I can't sleep in a quiet room and I can't sleep in a warm room. Window open and fan going year round, and a white noise (rain) app playing from my laptop or phone through the night.

[MSK]

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CBD oil of some description? I vape mine a couple of times a week can really help (I get restless legs 😠) I know you can get CBD drops and pills as well if vaping isn't for you.

I vape but havent tried the CBD version, is it the Loveburgh brand you use ?

[Hibrandenburg]

One thing I learned in my previous line of employment was "if you have the chance to sleep, then sleep". If I'm not tired I'll start mentally shutting down areas of the body, starting with the extremities and working in and finally concentrating on just my breathing. Never fails.

[beensaidbefore]

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Not sleeping well just now. Been struggling switching my brain off, go to bed with it wirring around wake up the same so don't think it stops in between. Seem to sleep through not to bad but it can't be a quality sleep as I wake up tired every morning.

Joys of running my own business I think.

Try writing your thoughts down before going to bed. Get them out of your head, and allows you to relax that you are not going to forget anything. Better still do this earlier in the evening and it allows you to begin to shut off.

Another tip is think of 3 good thing from your day, you may have helped someone, achieved something unexpected, nice feedback from work etc etc. Helps you to be in a more positive mind-set before drifting off. Easier said than done sometimes mind you!

[hibs#1]

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I vape but havent tried the CBD version, is it the Loveburgh brand you use ?

Can't off the top of my head remember the brand (bottle is in the house) there will be a few different ones which will be much the same I'd imagine.

[RyeSloan]

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One thing I learned in my previous line of employment was "if you have the chance to sleep, then sleep". If I'm not tired I'll start mentally shutting down areas of the body, starting with the extremities and working in and finally concentrating on just my breathing. Never fails.

That’s the key for me...breathing exercises.

Learning to slow and control your breathing while ‘blanking’ your mind works a treat...you can literally feel your heart rate slowing and your body slows down.

There is a plenty tips on the web as to what to focus on when doing it if thinking nothing is too hard (as it’s much harder than it sounds!)

And being physically tired while it can help doesn’t really do much if your head is not in the right place so to me it’s more about mental control as you go through the slow down breathing that matters most.

[HibbyDave]

Wear bed socks..... seriously worth a try.
Hope you get sorted.

[overdrive]

I’ve started taking CBD oil and it’s helping a bit. Still not getting much sleep but finding it easier to doze for a wee bit with it. Hands down its one of the most vile tasting things I’ve ever consumed though. Up there with the duck foetus in Vietnam.

[calumhibee1]

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I’ve started taking CBD oil and it’s helping a bit. Still not getting much sleep but finding it easier to doze for a wee bit with it. Hands down its one of the most vile tasting things I’ve ever consumed though. Up there with the duck foetus in Vietnam.

What kind is it? I’ve tried Loveburgh and it tasted like earth. Not the nicest taste but it wasn’t that bad.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I've always been an 'active' sleeper. Suffered from bouts of nightmares since childhood, still sometimes scream or shout in my sleep, along with lashing out. Have to wear a mouth-guard to prevent tooth grinding. Not pleasant for the wife when I have a bad night.

[overdrive]

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What kind is it? I’ve tried Loveburgh and it tasted like earth. Not the nicest taste but it wasn’t that bad.

Jacob Hooy CBD+ from Holland and Barrett. Extortionate too. No doubt can get something cheaper online.