Insomnia anyone???

[demongrrl23]

This is going to sound totally left of centre but I read about it once when I was going through a bout of insomnia, gave it a try and it worked a treat, so I now use it every time I get a bout of it, which isnt that often these days!!

Using the tip of your tongue, press it as hard as you can against the back of your top teeth, and hold it there for about 30secs to a minute (for as long as you can bear it because, like tensing up any other muscle, it does tend to hurt a little), but I have found that it does tend to make you sleepy.....if you need to repeat it then do it, but I have found that once is usually enough.

I dunno the mechanics of it, or how it causes sleepiness, but I find it does work and feedback Ive had from others Ive suggested it to seems to be that it works for them...give it a shot and see how you go.

Theres also lavender, popping a little lavender oil near where you sleep can help (I wouldnt put it straight onto your pillow though because it can be a bit overwhelming, plus I have found that it does stain)....also warm milk.....apparently when it is warmed it changes its constitution and has a sedative effect, which is why its recommended for insomnia.

Good luck and I hope you get a good nights rest soon

[Emmykate82]

yep.. i'm not sleeping either.. well not at night anyways. I have never been a great sleeper, but in this last trimester i can't get to sleep or stay asleep.. i reckon i am averaging 3 hours per night and am looking forward to quitting work next week so that i can relax more during the day. Another thing is the nightmares.. i have had the worst nightmares that are so realistic i actually have to call people in the morning to find out if these things really happened because i can't distinguish between the dream and reality... maybe anxiety is playing a big part?

i figure it is probably just my body getting into a routine for night feeds?! maybe that is me just trying to rationalise it.

i do find that i can sleep for 1-2 hours in the late morning if i have a day off, and again in the late arvo around 5 pm.

i can't really suggest any great tips though... everything sounds good like lavendar oil, warm milk, sleeping on a few extra pillows to reduce heartburn, reading a book to tire you out etc i just find none of it works. i just try not to work myself up about not being able to sleep.. so even if i am just 'resting' it is better than nothing.

hope u find a solution to your sleepless nights and please, let me know if you do.