I am sooo tired
Even since before wls, I have always had a hard time sleeping. I mean, I can try and go to bed at 10pm and will end up tossing and turning and actually falling asleep until 2am. I always assumed it had to do with my weight because my asthma would also act up when I would lay down. Well now 40lbs lighter, I no longer have to use my inhaler at night or have a hard time breathing, but I STILL can not fall asleep!!! Well, Let me add, My MIND cant stop thinking of all kinds of things when I am in bed, maybe anxiety insomnia? Well, I have had this problem for way too long and I am tired of waking up every morning with a headache or soo tired from the lack of sleep.It hasnt been too bad lately cause i am still off work so if i want to I can just go back to bed after dropping my kids off school and get more rest. BUT, I go back to work next Tuesday, and I want to get into a routine of getting enough sleep and waking up refreshed and well rested at 6am. Believe me, I have tried most samples of sleeping meds like Ambien, Dalmane, Lunesta and I HALLUCINATE with every single one!!! Back in the day, I could just take a lil nyquil and KNOCK OUT, But I am pretty sure it is not sleeve friendly, lol. Thanks for listening 
First question - how old is your bed? You may want to invest in a new mattress. Our heavier bodies tend to create canyons in mattresses and that is not helpful for good sleep.
Next - what's your pre-bed routine? I have a brain that likes to keep on truckin' when my body is ready for sleep so I feed it New York Times crossword puzzles and other word games. It focuses the problem solving to one task, and it usually puts me out like a light.
Another 60 pounds and I'll be buying a new Tempurpedic mattress. One that is also a higher profile so the dogs can't sleep on the bed as well!
Next - what's your pre-bed routine? I have a brain that likes to keep on truckin' when my body is ready for sleep so I feed it New York Times crossword puzzles and other word games. It focuses the problem solving to one task, and it usually puts me out like a light.
Another 60 pounds and I'll be buying a new Tempurpedic mattress. One that is also a higher profile so the dogs can't sleep on the bed as well!
Hello Wildcat, Thank you for the melatonin recommendation, I bought the gummies at cvs and took 2 last nite and they worked great! I didn't hallucinate, but I heard my hubby call my name loud and clear and he was asleep! Lol. Thank you once again. I was able to wake up at 6am and feel well rested with no headache! Yay 
I find I have the same problem and what has helped me more than anything is a sound machine. I know it sounds funny but if I can concentrate on the sounds instead of on what is running through my head it helps me center myself and sleep. I am very picky about what I play though because anything with a beat or any kind of repetetive noise drives me bonkers. I have to sleep to either the sound of a fan or ambient music, and even then I am picky it can't have any kind of rythem for me to follow. I found all this out in the spa one time while getting a facial and it works like magic even in hotels.
The other thing I find that helps is combining medititaion with it. Not the who eat love pray kind of meditation but a simple one where I picture building a brick wall that shuts out all the outside noise and thoughts. I know it sounds silly but it is my mind that keeps me awake and finding ways to shut it down seem to work.
The other thing I find that helps is combining medititaion with it. Not the who eat love pray kind of meditation but a simple one where I picture building a brick wall that shuts out all the outside noise and thoughts. I know it sounds silly but it is my mind that keeps me awake and finding ways to shut it down seem to work.
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