to ask why can't I sleep?

[Bobyan]

And I'm shattered!

What have you got running round your head?

I don't know, but I can't sleep either

I'm absolutely knackered as I didn't sleep very well last night either, not worried or stressed about anything, but sleep eludes me

Me too, DH woke me up to ask if I'd said goodnight, he was half asleep and went back to snoring and now I'm wide awake.

Welcome to my life, people! I have been a chronic insomniac for donkeys' years. Sleep constantly eludes me.

And he's still alive Parey??

You're very measured in your response.

me neither

I'm still awake and this is the 3rd "Owl" thread I'm posting on tonight!
OP you are clearly not alone!

Its my birthday! I am also a chronic insomniac.

happy birthday!

Put your phones, iPads, etc in another room. Guaranteed to help with sleep!

And now I've been up for two hours and I'm sleepy!

I never had perfect sleep but last 2.5 months have been terrible. Blech. I think I'm getting used to it, though.

I got a weighted blanket because of my chronic insomnia. Absolutely bloody fantastic. I was sceptical to begin with, but have slept like a log since I started using it.

Happy birthday Buzzard

Thank you amazing and Geordie

Weighted blanket?

If I take an antihistamine I sleep like a log.

Funky. But £££. 3 duvets does me.

I cant sleep, have had insomnia for years but have learned to cope on less sleep.

I dont have any sensory issues but lljkk I love that website - as a childminder some of that stuff would be ace ;)

I think I'm turning into Margaret Thatcher (sleep wise).
Actually, I'd love to have even half of her determination.

I am erratic at sleeping - sometimes fine, other times wake up at stupid o'clock and can't get back to sleep. Particularly bad when I have to be alert the next day (of course).

I have just started reading Paul McKenna's I can make you sleep. It is interesting if nothing else - might be worth a read - you can pick up a second hand copy for a few pounds.

Right. Did have terrible problem. Now fine.
Bedtime routine, no tv in bedroom, listen to a story on iplayer (poirot or something similar is good. Not that exciting). Wear buff round eyes. Pretty much go off to sleep as soon as buff is on.

I'm always ok unless I HAVE to have a good night sleep, like before travel or interview or anything remotely pressured and then I can lay awake all night. Anyone else have that problem? It really bothers me because I know I won't be at my best when I most of all need to be. Argh!

I've got a lot on my mind which I'm sure is part of it. But last night I just couldn't get comfortable...

go to bed cold. stay away from ipads and computers etc. if you wake up do notttttt look at the clock. those things helped me when i couldnt sleep. hope you get some soon!