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Does anyone else struggle to sleep? I am exhausted but when i get into bed i cant sleep.. everything from.. did i switch the light off.. to.. i wonder how wheatabix are made.. it all runs through my head 
some of the stuff is jist questions you would never even think of so does anyone else get this.. how do you get to sleep? 
I always find things to do before going to to bed such as LD. I hope this helps - this is how Weetabix is made 
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinkvideo/11158615/How-Weetabix-is-made.html
Ahhh well thats one less thing to think about thankyou so much.. it did make me laugh lol
- Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Get up at the same time every day, even on weekends or during vacations.
- Set a bedtime that is early enough for you to get at least 7 hours of sleep.
- Don’t go to bed unless you are sleepy.
- If you don’t fall asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed.
- Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.
- Use your bed only for sleep and sex.
- Make your bedroom quiet and relaxing. Keep the room at a comfortable, cool temperature.
- Limit exposure to bright light in the evenings.
- Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
- Don’t eat a large meal before bedtime. If you are hungry at night, eat a light, healthy snack.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.
- Avoid consuming caffeine in the late afternoon or evening.
- Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime.
- Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime.
Source: http://sleepeducation.org/essentials-in-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits
Thankyou.. most of this i already do.. i have suffered lack of sleep for years and years and when i had my kids it obviously went worse too. Im lucky if i get two hours. I just function on coffee
Yes i used to find this all the time... someone recommended to me always having a bath or unwind time before bed.. apparently the hot water raises your temperature and when you get out and you cool off, it makes you sleepy due to blood pressure changes... also I’ve heard not using your phone or a screen with a light before bed helps.. reading a book or listening to music can help some people
I have tried all of that.. nothing works. The best is when it does actually work and i am asleep then one of the kids wakes me up
A lot of people don’t understand what it’s like not being able to sleep. Yes I’m tired and have tried everything but the only thing that works are prescribed medication. Every night after my usual routine (taking off makeup etc) I dab a little lavender oil under my nostrils. Doesn’t help but smells lovely. Camomile tea made me sick. I get fed up when friends and hubby say don’t use electric gadgets but I need to while away the hours doing something. Insomnia is a curse and you have to accept it.
Count your blessings and try not not focus on your lack of sleep.
Yes! I have suffered insomnia for years.. my little boy suffers with it too.. its awful. We now have to medicate my son to get him to sleep otherwise he will not sleep all week then he will just crash. Its amazing the effect of our mood sleep has on us too!
Have you tried sleep hypnosis apps on your phone. They work every time for me.
I ask "alexa" to play a guided sleep meditation. There are plenty on YouTube. I find they work really well.
Yeah i have tried all relaxation music and meditation but jist doesnt work for me. Thankyou for your reccomendation though. 
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