To be at the end of my rope.....

[Supermanspants]

.... because I have had my 6th night in 9 where i have not slept even one minute. Tried everything. Feel very tearful. Is there any point in going to see my GP.... will they just suggest a hot bath and warm drink? Have had major issues with sleep the last few years but it seems to be getting worse.
Just ground down with it all now

Some more really helpful posts. Thank you so much to those who have made the effort to share your experiences and suggest things that may help. It is very much appreciated.
Shiny yes, I completely understand what you are saying and while I am shattered and ST's may give me a few good nights they are not the answer longer term.

My sister is going to get me some really good ear plugs...... she orders them from abroad somewhere so will see if they help although I do have my fan on for some background noise.

Earplugs. Also could try hypnotherapy as this can make you really, really relaxed . And valerian.

Like a PP I find audiobooks help. A familiar story told by a narrator I like, on a quiet volume, helps me drop off. Has to be a families story because you don't want to be desperate to hear what happens next! Then if I don't sleep at least I am resting with my eyes closed in my bed, listening to an enjoyable story.

Well here I am again.
Excuse me while I fucking cry.
Hoping to get an appointment too see my GP at some point today.

I'm here, too. Bloody awake. Despite my best efforts and suggestions above.

Hang on in there. It's not long until morning. Get thee to the GP. ASAP.

Oh, you have my sympathies ish

Hi. I feel for you! I have a bad night every week or 10 days and then am so exhausted I can usually sleep OK for a while
I have melatonin that I brought back from the USA but find it gets me to sleep but I don't stay asleep. So even on 'good" nights I'm awake 2 or 3 times
sucks doesn't it?
Hope the gp çan help you

How are you getting on superman? I thought of you in the early hours when I couldn't sleep! I have a rule not to go on MN before 5 though generally

Purple
Well... after having a day from hell on Monday after no sleep Sunday I dragged my sorry arse to my GP and she was lovely. It all got a bit too much and I ended up a sobbing mess. She has given me sleeping pills for a month and then I am going back to review. She is possibly going to put me on something else(name escapes me) which I can then use longer term as they cause drowsiness without knocking me out and not as addictive as the ones I am on now. I have had two nights of sleep and I feel so much better. Ive only been taking half a tablet to see if that is enough and it seems to be ok.

Very good news. I'm pleased to hear it I find if you can "break the cycle" even if it's temporary it does wonders for your mental health.

Glad the GP was nice - don't worry about the crying, it does help them to see the extent of the problem! I bring my own tissues these days after using up all my GPs

Fingers crossed for some lovely restful sleep!

Glad your GP is being helpful. I suffer from the 'quality' of sleep. I'm lucky if I get 1 hour of 'deep sleep' a night, despite trying every kind of advice given. It sucks. This week I've averaged about half an hour a night

the effortless sleep method

I would urge you to read this. I did and my (ex)P did. We both suffered terribly. After reading this book...we didn't. Its been 2 years since I read it and I still sleep soundly almost every single night (DS permitting!!)