I've been feeling low for the last few months, and have been finding it hard to sleep at night.
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Hi there, I'd love some help
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Great! What’s going on?
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I've been struggling with sleep over the last few months, and it's making me tired during the day. I have been finding it hard to stay asleep, and wake up tossing and turning constantly.
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Lack of sleep will definitely make you tired during the day! Is there something bothering you that causes you to stay awake during the night?
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I can't think of anything particular, but my mood has been low generally for the last wee while which I imagine is probably the cause. I'm so tired during the day but as soon as my head hits the pillow at night I'm wide awake.
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Well it sounds like you’re tired enough for sleep, but you’re still wired and can’t get the sleep you need.
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That's exactly it. Do you have any advice on what I can do?
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Are you getting any physical activity in during the day to make body more willing to cooperate?
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I'm working in a desk job so spend almost all day sitting down. That could be part of the problem.
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I’ve found that physical activity helps me to get to sleep even when I’m troubled mentally. Another option is to slow your brain down so that your mind is relaxed. That is much harder for me though!
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That's a good idea. I could try go out for a walk either before or after work as a starting point and see if that makes a difference.
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That sounds like a good plan! It also helps to make sure that it’s dark and very quiet. Surprisingly enough, when they did research on sleep disorders they found that a lot of people just needed quiet and darkness.
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Have you tried lavender? I have heard pillow or room sprays can be good for sleep.
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Yep, I’ve tried a LOT of things. I’m currently struggling with this myself. I’m even trying out melatonin, tryptophan, and even CBD (not stoney weed oil)! So far no success, but I’m still trying!
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I've heard people mention melatonin - I might use that later if other methods dont work. It's good to know other people are in the same boat.
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It’s one of the reasons that it’s good to get outside. Your body makes melatonin from sunshine, so going for a walk outside helps in 2 ways!
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If we had a little more sunshine where I live that would be fantastic!
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Getting good sleep is critical. Supplementing with melatonin might help compensate for your lack of sunshine!
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I'll look into it for sure. It's something I hadnt considered before this chat.
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Glad I could help.
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Thanks, the help was appreciated.
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Anytime. Is there anything else you wanted to discuss?
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That was all for today, thank you.
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