tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post2337768941129432299..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: That Elusive Good Night's SleepUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-29343307985100563662015-04-21T15:41:13.742-07:002015-04-21T15:41:13.742-07:00Great post, Terri! Yep, Im one that starts out fal...Great post, Terri! Yep, Im one that starts out falling asleep only to wake at 3am ugh! Going to try some of these methods because the last thing I want is to take another pill lol! My brain just won't shut off and I would love to get at least 6hrs! Oh, I also have to have some kind of white noise to drown out the piercing silence! Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-6724328120432868332015-04-20T21:22:51.444-07:002015-04-20T21:22:51.444-07:00Carol, I know firsthand how frustrating that is! H...Carol, I know firsthand how frustrating that is! Hope some of these things help. terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-12625808947469774792015-04-20T21:02:10.408-07:002015-04-20T21:02:10.408-07:00Terri -if these suggestions really work, I will be...Terri -if these suggestions really work, I will be eternally grateful. All my life I slept beautifully -never gave it a thought . But in the last five years NOT AT ALL! Its a horrible feeling! Im going to try all this !!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-6687844543378491072015-04-20T20:01:21.371-07:002015-04-20T20:01:21.371-07:00Thanks, Barb!Thanks, Barb!terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-25976076377468174372015-04-20T19:57:27.256-07:002015-04-20T19:57:27.256-07:00I agree, Dotti. It's not only the light. If I ...I agree, Dotti. It's not only the light. If I can find an app that shuts off your brain, I'll be sure to let you know! terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-78075938857522027812015-04-20T19:54:28.355-07:002015-04-20T19:54:28.355-07:00Hope it works for you, Kelly!Hope it works for you, Kelly!terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-72137181846323116862015-04-20T19:52:13.922-07:002015-04-20T19:52:13.922-07:00Would love to hear more about those essential oils...Would love to hear more about those essential oils, Roxi!terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-8266985767126885802015-04-20T18:06:43.529-07:002015-04-20T18:06:43.529-07:00I've heard about this recently and fortunately...I've heard about this recently and fortunately most of the time it doesn't bother me. But I know sometimes it has for sure. Currently I'm sleeping like a baby and I use essential oils at night that help with the sleepys. Gorgeous sunset!Roxi Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-46291440151332796262015-04-20T10:23:12.035-07:002015-04-20T10:23:12.035-07:00PS I meant to tell you that those sunsets are gorg...PS I meant to tell you that those sunsets are gorgeous!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-52299344546154091272015-04-20T10:22:08.302-07:002015-04-20T10:22:08.302-07:00Hi Terri - I'm interested in sleep research an...Hi Terri - I'm interested in sleep research and know that any light on the spectrum except red will adversely affect Melatonin production and inhibit sleep. So a room as dark as you can get it is the best - if you have a clock that emits green light, block the light with a towel or index card. (Don't use night lights in your bedroom unless they're the red infrared ones.) I've given up caffeine almost entirely (I still sometimes have a cup of tea in the morning). I also started using a Magnesium supplement at night (most people are deficient in Magnesium). It is a muscle relaxant that induces sleep. (Don't supplement if you have kidney or heart issues without consulting a DR.) My sleep issues which were pretty terrible during Menopause are finally abating and most nights I'm getting enough restful sleep. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-34161942533912050462015-04-20T07:01:29.851-07:002015-04-20T07:01:29.851-07:00terri this is big struggle for me. I love strolli...terri this is big struggle for me. I love strolling through IG or Pinterest in bed while Tripp is watching the news, but I've had to stop that completely because of the adverse effect on sleeping. I thought it was just the mental stimulation keeping me awake, but it's interesting about the light settings so i'll check into that! thanks for the great tips!!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153095149911030832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-27991040626123535912015-04-20T04:57:33.809-07:002015-04-20T04:57:33.809-07:00Such good information, Terri. I'm going to che...Such good information, Terri. I'm going to check out flux even though I do limit my evening screen time and turn off my computer no later than 8 pm. And it's not only the blue light thing. I find that an email or article can chug my brain into high gear just at the time it needs to be winding down instead. A good nights sleep is priceless and I'm afraid it can be age related. Although there are plenty if younger people who struggle, too. Here's to a good night's sleep for all of us. Sweet dreams!Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.com