Night Owls

Freefaller said:
Did you ever do a sleep study?
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Nope, I was taking them and painkillers due to the chronic pain in my shoulder after the accident. I was switched from zopiclone to zolpidem for a while but now, nearly three years later I’m off them all and sleeping again (most of the time).
 
I am rapid cycling bipolar and my sleep pattern is terrible, at the moment it is sleep one night then up for about 28hrs then crash for a day then repeat.
 
Feek said:
Nope, I was taking them and painkillers due to the chronic pain in my shoulder after the accident. I was switched from zopiclone to zolpidem for a while but now, nearly three years later I’m off them all and sleeping again (most of the time).
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That's good news. Sleep is so important! I suffer from OSA which the sleep study uncovered for me.
 
Thought I’d bump this thread for the night owls. Another late night ahead. Insomnia always feels better in the summer but not in winter lol
 
I've gone part time recently. Work 2 or 3 night shifts per week. I'm pretty much nocturnal now. :(
 
On a ferry and have been since about 8pm. Amazingly have held on to mobile signal the whole time. Unfortunately I have no idea what the actual time is right now - phone says 3:40 but it’s locked on to a French mobile network so I reckon it’s really 2:40.
 
Phemo said:
On a ferry and have been since about 8pm. Amazingly have held on to mobile signal the whole time. Unfortunately I have no idea what the actual time is right now - phone says 3:40 but it’s locked on to a French mobile network so I reckon it’s really 2:40.
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Yeah was 2-40am you posted that
The fact its now 4--35am
Kind of says my insomnia hasn't improved
 
Yeah it’s switched to UK time now. Still ages to go.

Weirdly I’m within 5 miles of the Isle of Wight and somehow still holding a French mobile network. Been pretty handy since I can never sleep on any kind of transport.
 
Phemo said:
Yeah it’s switched to UK time now. Still ages to go.

Weirdly I’m within 5 miles of the Isle of Wight and somehow still holding a French mobile network. Been pretty handy since I can never sleep on any kind of transport.
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Yeah me too
Got another 17 hour flight to Australia soon
Didn't sleep for a minute last time :(
 
Just sticking my nose in.
I'm usually up until around 3, either working late shift or just being up. I used to be up late playing games, but work and kids have mostly replaced that.
 
Ive struggled with getting off to sleep and then also getting a full nights sleep for a few years now, i think its mostly down to night shifts at work and then my body not been able to get back its rythmn when im back on days.

I have tho found a few things that do help in getting off to sleep and staying there, hopefully some of these tips could help.

1) Started taking CBD gummies hour or two before i plan to go to bed.
2) No TV or devices an hour before bed.
3) Read in the hour before going to bed / reading in bed.
4) Write down everything you feel is upsetting you / making you anxious or weighing heavy on your mind on a piece of paper and keep it next to your bed.
5) Having a cat on the bed ( This wont apply if you dont have a cat lol or borrow one ) The purring / snoring of a cat make me feel 100% relaxed
6) Having a weighted blanket on the bed, Not for everyone but the feeling of been covered and held slightly is comforting.

Even with all these's for me its not a 100% success but does help.
 
I struggle to sleep most nights, mostly due to chronic chest pains, headaches and medication. I don't help myself using my phone when i should be trying to sleep.
 
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