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Comment by Diana, Grief Recovery Coach on November 18, 2016 at 7:32am

Pamela, I sent you a message via your inbox.  

Comment by Pamela philipp on November 17, 2016 at 4:43pm

Thank you Diana where would be a good place to find diffusers maybe Walmart or another store of some type I'll look around and look into that thank you

Comment by Diana, Grief Recovery Coach on November 17, 2016 at 2:41pm

I have trouble sleeping.  I'm the resident grief counselor and I've had a recent loss.  We, grief counselors, are not exempt from grieving.  However, we do have techniques that help - meditation, etc.  My physician did give me a pill that helps me sleep but I don't like to take it because I feel foggy all day long.  So, I stopped taking it.  Recently, I was introduced to diffusing oils to help with sleep.  They work.  I'm shocked.  I have been using the essential oil Lavender in a diffuser.  I have also used a blend that's called Serenity.  That has worked for me as well.  I was also taught to rub a drop of oil on the bottom of my feet.  I was told that is the best place for maximum absorption.  So, I have been diffusing the oils and rubbing them on my feet.  I no longer take the pills.  It works for me.  If you want more information, send me a message.  

Comment by Pamela philipp on November 13, 2016 at 10:17pm

Thank you bluebird and Marie's girl 1953 appreciate the ideas will look into some of those ideas really appreciate the support

Comment by Marie'sGirl1953 on November 13, 2016 at 9:00pm

Hi Pamela, maybe even try a cup of hot choco or hot milk? I hope you find something that works for you! X sending love to you ❤

Comment by bluebird on November 13, 2016 at 1:34pm

Pamela,

Hm.  What about an an anti-anxiety medication, then? I mean, check with your doctor, of course, but maybe there's something that would lessen your anxiety but not depress your breathing?

Failing that, maybe try a cup of warm milk and some soothing music?

Comment by Pamela philipp on November 13, 2016 at 12:07pm

Thankyou bluebird for the advice but I can't take any sleep aids because I have sleep apnea that combination would be bad but I really appreciate your input thank you

Comment by bluebird on November 12, 2016 at 10:18pm

I haven't had one good, natural night's sleep since my husband died over 4 years ago. I very much doubt if I ever will. I tend to stay up very late watching tv and/or using the computer, rarely getting to bed before midnight. 

I have to take something every night to help me sleep.  Most nights I take two Benadryl in order to get to sleep, and even with that I only get 5 or 6 hours of sleep a night, if that. 

On really bad nights, I take a Lunesta instead (it's a sleeping pill).  That works better; it knocks me out more quickly and completely, and I'm a bit less likely to wake up during the night.  I sometimes sleep for 7 hours if I take a Lunesta. 

Either way, I often wake myself up in the morning, unintentionally, because I am moaning and rocking back and forth.  I despair, even in my sleep.

When I have days off, once I get up and feed the cat, I often go back to bed and putz around on my phone for a bit, then fall back to sleep. When that happens I sometimes sleep for 10 to 15 hours, but it's not good sleep, it's just from depression. 

Have you considered speaking to a doctor about getting a prescription for sleeping pills?

Comment by Marie'sGirl1953 on November 12, 2016 at 8:58pm

I'm the same, can never sleep any more... My mam passed away a year ago and ever since that night I just can't sleep anymore. I usually don't go to bed until late, hut since my da is here I went up but I'm just on my phone, and probably will be most of the night... I can never seem to get up the next day though. Its like I'm constantly exhausted and I always feel.like I am throughout the day. But no matter what I do to try and fall asleep at night I just can't seem to do it. Hot choc or nothin works. And I know if I go to me doc he'll just point blank refuse to give me sleeping pills...