2. My main issue with sleep is being tired enough to fall asleep. Sometimes I am worried about things such as children, house , husband and health concerns so I can't get to sleep. Another problem is eating or drinking something that keeps me awake such as caffeine or something that upsets my stomach. The other problem I have with sleep is waking up during the night. Sometimes It is because I had to go to the bathroom and other times it is because I herd a noise or finally, I am in pain so I have to reposition my body. At times these can be very bothersome, because if I don't get enough sleep I feel useless the next day.
3. My perfect recipe for a good night sleep is getting exercise during the day. Limit my coffee intake, don't eat stuff that upsets my stomach. Finally, do not over due it during the day so I am not in pain. I truly try to follow this guideline for the perfect night sleep. However, it doesn't always work and I need help falling asleep.
4. I do not always address my sleep issues the same way. It depends how awake I am. If I am really awake I take melatonin or Z-quil. I also try not to go to bed too early or too late. The other options are taking pain medicine if I am in pain, eating well during the day, and getting enough exercise during the day. The big thing that helps me get to sleep is not thinking about thing that worry me and taking a few deep breaths to calm me down.
5. I usually can tell right when I wake up. However, I think the weather plays a roll in how tired I am or If I have energy. During the day I usually feel when I get enough exercise and follow my routines I am ready to get a good night sleep. On occasion things prevent me from getting a good night sleep. Especially if I wake up during the night or early in the morning.
6. Comfy sleep tools: I use lots of pillows so I am comfortable while I sleep.
Last resort:I use this when I absolutely can not fall asleep. Sometimes this makes me groggy the next day if I take this, but it works well.
Healthy drink:during the day I try and drink plenty of water. I feel it helps with my stomach issues. In the end this helps me sleep better.
Fan Noise. At night I have the fan running it help's with the noise. I do have trouble sleeping if it is too quiet.
Exercise fun; I try to exercise 4 times a week and when I don't exercise I try to do a lot of walking. If I do not get enough activity during the day I am not tired.
7.My overall approach to sleep is making sure I get enough sleep daily.
If I do not it messes me up for a few days. Sometimes I even have to take a nap. If I follow my schedule and take care of myself I do sleep well. The main problem I have is when I wake up during the night.
8. If I had a bad night sleep I take a nap, Drink more coffee and go to sleep earlier the next day.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this second blog! A few questions for you:
ReplyDelete- You mention that on days when you're really awake and want to fall asleep you may sometimes take Z-quil. How often do you use this? What makes you decide to take Z-quil versus taking melatonin to help you fall asleep?
- You write that you can usually tell right when you wake up whether or not your sleep remedies are working. Can you describe for me how you're feeling right when you wake up after a night where your sleep remedies did not work?
- Thank for posting the pictures of your sleep remedies! Which remedy do you feel is most important to your sleep routine? Which is the least important (if any)?
- Thinking creatively, if you were to give a "job title" to each of your remedies, what would it be for each? Pillows... melatonin... water... fan... and exercise... what are each of their "roles" in the job of creating a great night's sleep?
Has your approach to sleep changed over time? Why or why not?
See also some follow up questions on Blog #1. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteAn example of my quote in my life is every time I have a health issue I have to work hard to get back to feeling good again.
Sometimes when I feel down in the dumps it is gloomy outside and I don't feel like doing anything or I don't have anything to do that day. So it is a boring day. Especially now that I have closed my pool I won't have swimming to keep me busy.
I don't really have an image,but I have a saying positive vibes.
This keeps me motivated and staying positive to what I do to stay healthy.
Sleep has important role in my life because I have Lupus and I need at least 8 hours of sleep.
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Thanks for these additional details for Blog #1!
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ReplyDeleteI take sleep aids at least once a week.
Most of the time I take me atoning because it works the best.
If I do not get enough sleep ,I feel exhausted throughout the day. Have a hard time doing things that need to be done.
I feel the pillows and the fan are the most important because the pillows help me get comply and the fan is background noise that helps me get to sleep.
My sleep has changed over the years especially since I started exercising an being more active. Plus now that I don't have too much pain that is a major improvement.
I had to think about job titles and I have to say I can only think of a few.
Pillows: comfortable
Fan : calming
Exercise :motivation
Water: healthy
Melatonin : last resort
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Those descriptions/titles work great--appreciate the follow up!
DeleteIf the melatonin is a last resort, how do you think of the Zzzquil? When do you use it and why not more often?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
I use Zzzquil only as a last resort, because it makes me very groggy the next day. So if I do not have the melatonin I will use this.
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