Insomnia

[Daisy]

I noticed this programme on BBC Radio 4. I think it's on today but it looked interesting, and a different way of dealing with sleeplessness mentally. I'm lucky as I rarely have a sleepless night, but for those not so lucky it must be horrendous. So if the programme helps even a tiny bit it would be worth relaxing with a cuppa (decaff, of course) and listening to it!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/Bpz8L9TdMP8sY0BYN11BWT/top-tips-for-overcoming-insomnia-and-anxiety

[Gemini]

Thanks Daisy.
I am not one of the worst sufferers here by any means. I do sleep but wake a lot most nights, and often wake too early.

[Daisy]

One comment that surprised me is how long caffeine stays in the body! It says it has a half life of 6 hours. Yet, I bet most of us have some form of caffeine later than we should.

[Oma]

Thanks Daisy ,
I only drink about 3 cups of tea a day , I have one at about 7pm but drink water a lot ,
Talking to Surgeon yesterday she asked how my sleep pattern was and said she hears it a lot from patients and that its more common these days than it was years ago ,
Said it could be connected to my problem but couldn't say if it would improve after my op so just have to wait and see , to be honest I don't think it will change I have been like this so many years ,
As I have said before I never have a problem getting to sleep its staying asleep

[Nana]

It will be interesting to find out if it changes anything Oma. 🤞

When I wake early now I have my iPod on the bedside table & listen to Stephen Fry telling me the Harry Potter story. (With the earphones in so as not to wake OH). Relaxing & blocks out any thoughts I might have. Thanks for the link Daisy.