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Mind awake but actually sleeping??
So I did an at home sleep study awhile back and when I returned the unit to them I let them know that I was sorry but I had so much on my mind the day before that I wasn’t able to sleep at all even though I tried to and to have them call me about hopefully redoing it soon to see the results. However to my surprise the test results came back that I had slept the entire time except for 2 brief wakes and then right back to sleep. I am curious if anyone else has experienced this?? Because I know I lay there awake all night thinking. But apparently went through sleep cycles and technically was asleep. It was exhausting being up all night especially to find out I, well, wasn’t?? Also since then there has been at least one night that I slept great but apparently was whispering, talking , and laughing in my sleep out loud all night. I do have an identity dissociation disorder and ASD on my differential currently. Not sure if that’s important or not to note . Any thoughts on this would be appreciated! Thank you!
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Question - What do you do before bed? I am normally finishing watching TV or on my tablet.
I ask this because I have an active (ADHD) brain that never shuts down. However, recently I tried chamomile tea and boy it helps me sleep through the night. I used to sometimes wake up at 2-3am and hard time going back to bed.
I started drinking green tea vs coffee and chamomile tea, to offset fatigue and drowsiness due to cancer treatment. I also use a device called an Alpha Stim, that helps with insomnia and anxiety. I don’t like medications, trying alt ways to sleep better.
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Hi! Thank you for the reply! I try to wind down as much as I can before bed. If I’ve had a very overstimulated day it’s where I have the biggest issues with my thoughts not wanting to relax with the rest of me when I get tired. I do take a very low dose of melatonin close to bedtime and also magnesium glycinate which I read has a lot of benefits for quality of sleep. I avoid prescriptions for sleep. I do like the taste of chamomile tea but I’m very inconsistent with working stuff like that into my routine for some reason but it’s a great idea and going to attempt to add it in as a nighttime thing, I think if I set an alarm for it it could be beneficial for sticking to it. And I’ll def check out the alpha stim device you mentioned, thank you again!!
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1 Reaction@staevievivx6 The Alpha Stim was prescribed to by my therapist. However, had to buy it as insurance does not cover it. Its FDA approved. Cost $850.
I recently started Neurofeedback that will help with lowering my anxiety and possibly the brain fog I have from the cancer treatment.
Careful with Melatonin. It does not work if taken daily. I tried 10 mg and it stopped working after a few weeks.
I have friends that take Ambien. Its a hit or miss.
How much coffee do you drink or energy drinks?
Mayo suggested for me, switch from coffee to tea. I am trying English Breakfast tea in the morning, through out the day, drink Green Tea and at night Chamomile tea.
I have a cup coffee in the morning. Maybe 2. That’s always before 9:00. If I do have any energy drinks during the day, it’s maybe one but not every day that’s maybe once a week. Currently with melatonin, I never take more than 3 mg but I’m trying to go lower on that since I added a magnesium. I’ll definitely check out that option you suggested and see what my options are on maybe getting something like that
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