Lack of sleep is difficult

gruntlabor said:
We should always wake up naturally, so I count the hours from when I wake up
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Interesting you should use the word "naturally" there. Back in medieval times, they had a very different sleeping schedule. They'd sleep in two phases, getting up around 23:00 for a few hours before getting a second sleep in. I actually think this is more "natural", and in keeping with my body. When I was heavy studying, I'd sleep for an hour around 18:00 and wake to continue work. I also suffer a big drop in energy around 14:00.
 

VaughanJB said:
Interesting you should use the word "naturally" there. Back in medieval times, they had a very different sleeping schedule. They'd sleep in two phases, getting up around 23:00 for a few hours before getting a second sleep in. I actually think this is more "natural", and in keeping with my body. When I was heavy studying, I'd sleep for an hour around 18:00 and wake to continue work. I also suffer a big drop in energy around 14:00.
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Yes, we're taught that it's natural to wake up midway in our overnight sleep cycle. But that's not what I meant. I meant we should allow ourselves to wake up naturally in the morning, I mean without use of an alarm clock or other unnatural intervention.

The rhythms of the earth and our circadian rhythms are our friends.
 
Well now my hard wired smoke detectors are going off all hours of the night randomly and that’s squashed any dreams of sleep it’s a problem for it’s own thread I think but other than hammering them to pieces I’m lost I rent and maintenance won’t come look at them so I’m lost changed the batteries twice I might need to take them down and try not to electrocute myself or fall off a chair it’s doing nothing to improve sleep or mood!
 

WalkintheWoods said:
I’m having trouble sleeping and it’s affecting everything! My energy is down I’m just resting too much and unproductive needing naps and affecting my mood
The heat isn’t helping I just wake up during the night constantly
I’m guessing this is part of getting older. How do you deal with it?
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My inability to sleep at night started at age 32 when I was forced to remain awake at night working. It only lasted three months, but since that time, my internal clock has never reset itself. So I tend to remain awake all night.
 
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Radrook said:
My inability to sleep at night started at age 32 when I was forced to remain awake the entire night working. Since that time, my internal clock has never reset itself. So I tend to remain awake all night.
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The same happened to me. It helped to drink sleep-promoting herbal teas about three hours before the bedtime I aimed for.
 
WalkintheWoods said:
Well now my hard wired smoke detectors are going off all hours of the night randomly and that’s squashed any dreams of sleep it’s a problem for it’s own thread I think but other than hammering them to pieces I’m lost I rent and maintenance won’t come look at them so I’m lost changed the batteries twice I might need to take them down and try not to electrocute myself or fall off a chair it’s doing nothing to improve sleep or mood!
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Why does maintenance refuse to help?
 
Radrook said:
Which specific tea do you recommend?
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Hibiscus tea is a sedative used for lowering blood pressure. Elderberry (my fav), lemon balm, passionflower teas, and many others. Google 'sleep-inducing teas'. Take magnesium as a supplement. No stimulants before bed.
Please be patient as, unlike drugs, herbs work slowly. Good luck! Keep us posted, okay?.
 
gruntlabor said:
Hibiscus tea is a sedative used for lowering blood pressure. Elderberry (my fav), lemon balm, passionflower teas, and many others. Google 'sleep-inducing teas'. Take magnesium as a supplement. No stimulants before bed.
Please be patient as, unlike drugs, herbs work slowly. Good luck! Keep us posted, okay?.
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Thanks for the recommendations. My only concern is that I had t reduce my prescription high blood pressure medicines because they were causing me to black out. So if any of these teas lowers blood pressure, I might not be able to drink it. I will research the ones you mentioned. Thanks for the help. Will keep you posted if I find one that helps. Thanks again.
 
Radrook said:
Thanks for the recommendations. My only concern is that I had t reduce my prescription high blood pressure medicines because they were causing me to black out. So if any of these teas lowers blood pressure, I might not be able to drink it. I will research the ones you mentioned. Thanks for the help. Will keep you posted if I find one that helps. Thanks again.
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Wow! Please be careful. You probably shouldn't listen to fools like me.
 
Radrook said:
Thanks for the recommendations. My only concern is that I had t reduce my prescription high blood pressure medicines because they were causing me to black out. So if any of these teas lowers blood pressure, I might not be able to drink it. I will research the ones you mentioned. Thanks for the help. Will keep you posted if I find one that helps. Thanks again.
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I asked AI

Me:
Do all sleep-inducing herbal teas lower blood pressure?

Copilot:
Not all sleep-inducing herbal teas lower blood pressure, but some do have this effect. Here are a few examples:

Chamomile Tea: Known for its calming properties, chamomile tea can help with sleep and may also have a mild effect on lowering blood pressure1.
Lavender Tea: This tea is often used to promote relaxation and sleep. The scent of lavender has been linked to lower heart rate and blood pressure2.
Magnolia Tea: Made from the bark, buds, and stems of the magnolia plant, this tea has sedative effects and may help with sleep, though its impact on blood pressure is less clear3.
However, not all sleep-inducing teas have a significant impact on blood pressure. For instance, valerian root tea is known for its sleep-promoting properties but doesn’t necessarily lower blood pressure.

If you’re considering herbal teas for both sleep and blood pressure management, it’s a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional to ensure they are safe and effective for your specific needs.

Is there a particular tea you’re curious about?
 
I usually fall asleep while reading. I'll wake up a few hours later, bookmark my page, remove my reading glasses and turn off the light. Right back to sleep until the dog decides she wants to go out. Usually between 6 & 7 am. It's those mornings, between 2 & 3 am., that disturb my sleep pattern. But when a dog has to go, well, you'd better get up and let her out.
 
Radrook said:
Why does maintenance refuse to help?
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I don’t know. Maybe short staffed or just bad at their jobs they are just not responding I need to move. Ok also have history with office staff. I got angry with them a couple of years ago about a stove problem and leaky hose I ended up calling the gas company and office got really angry I went outside of their maintenance so now I’m not a favorite I guess again I need to move it’s just not way in my situation
 
I nap from about 2pm to 3:45 ( I set an alarm on my phone to wake me up ). Then I can get to sleep around 10pm and sleep to about 4am with waking up a couple of times. Maybe setting your alarm so you don't sleep so long would help. :)
 

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