I have struggled to get a consistent night of good sleep for years now, to the point where I’m thinking of going to a sleep clinic for a study or a prescription alternative because something has got to give.
When I was younger, I always heard people talking about getting 8 hours of sleep and that what is prescribed blah blah blah. I have never in my adult life gotten 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. I know it’s possible cause I can easily identify some family members who do it with no problem.
I am the exemption, apparently, and it’s ruining my life. So there are different types:
- I fall asleep but wake up two hours later, unable to go back to sleep, but too tired to do anything and usually with a headache.
- I can’t fall asleep until a ridiculous hour. Usually 3:30, then promptly wake up at 5:30, but too exhausted to do anything.
- I am asleep but I’m having dreams about stressful situations so I wake up with a headache and also unable to do anything for the day.
I have tried so many things and they don’t work:
- Chamomile tea was not it
- No blue light after 7 pm didn’t work, plus I had things to do after 7 pm on my computer, so it wasn’t viable.
- Meditation before bed
- Avoiding large meals before bedtime
- Natural remedies
- Supplements – melatonin, B12, Vitamin D…
Nothing has worked, and now I am just beyond fed up. How am I supposed to live my life and achieve all the things I need to if I can’t sleep and I’m unable to function during the day?
I tried an experiment before of sleeping during the day and working at night but that’s not viable for some of my clients and it couldn’t stick.
Solutions needed. If anyone knows a good remedy please let me know.