Help with improving sleep!

[vbarboza90]

Hello Everyone!

I just purchased my fitbit yesterday and last night i tested out the sleep tracker. I am so shocked to see how much sleep i loose. I am seeking advice on how to get my sleep on track.

I would post a screen shot of my sleep tracker but i am still not sure how to upload it to my post but it says i only got 3 hours and 45 mins of sleep.

[Taurus21]

Maybe check out this article. 

https://blog.fitbit.com/why-do-you-even-need-sleep/ 

(Fitbit Blog, scroll down and it's called Why do you even need sleep?)

Might have some info that could help. Also, try some gentle stretches and play some relaxing music (can find some good ones on youtube) before you go to bed. Calms the mind down and releases tension from the body. Hope this helps. 🙂

[Trooper]

Melatonin in small doses of 5 mg should do the trick. Or try a Jennifer Aniston movie. That outta knock you out real quick. Or record the next Democratic debate. That one will sure to make you pass out quicker!!!

[AussieDen]

Hey there,

I used to wear my fitbit to bed but I soon realised that I was conscious of it, and I'd check it while I should have been sleeping! To put it bluntly, wearing the fitbit meant that I wasn't sleeping as well.

I've never been a terribly good sleeper but I recently bought a "musical pillow" wihch has speakers in it. I've put together a relaxing "sleep" playlist and I often listen to it when I go to bed. It's almost as thought I've now trained myself to prepare for sleep when I play the music - I tend to relax and get ready for a good snooze. It has made the world of difference to me. Maybe you could consider doing the same?

Just one tip, though - don't listen to your sleep music while driving!

🙂
Den

[Stephen1227]

Hi vbarboza90.  I think it's always best to check with your doctor if you're concerned.  For me, taking a liquid calcium / magnesium supplement before bed helps (2 tablespoons).  I think it helps with relaxation. Also, I sometimes drink a cup of chamomile or "Sleepy Time" tea near bedtime. 

Also, avoiding watching the news at night, working, exercising too close to bedtime, or drinking coffee or alchoholic beverages too close to bedtime also helps me, as does doing stretching exercises and praying.

Best wishes to you! 

[Paleoproof]

The best way to improve sleep is to make your bedroom completely dark, blackout shades, no electronic devices with LED lights remove your tv from the bedroom. Supplements that work are magnesium, melatonin, valerian root and kava kava.

[Viva_La_Basic]

My sleep is absoluetly terrible. I layed in bed last night for 7 hours, only slept for 4 of those hours. I find it so interesting how you THINK you're getting enough sleep, but really you could be unconsciously awake.

[SOAD]

I have tried this method. No electronics, complete darkness, and each of those sup's for a 30 day run. The best thing that works for me is exhaustion.  Go one night with no sleep and really push it in the gym the next day. Then I will sleep like a baby for 3 of 8 hrs the next night. I know that this isn't recommended, healthy, or the norm. Just stating what my normal

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The best way to improve sleep is to make your bedroom completely dark, blackout shades, no electronic devices with LED lights remove yourtv from the bedroom. Supplements that work are magnesium, melatonin,valerian root andkavakava.

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[WindyCityCassie]

Some meditation before sleeping may help, especially if you are one of those person who seems to think about a million things when trying to sleep.  The one where you focus on your breath is a good one - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anapanasati.

Melatonin helps but I'm fairly sure you build up a tolerance to it (even though the body produces this naturally), so I'd be wary of taking it all of the time. 🙂

[Paleoproof]

I'm sorry you have so much trouble with your sleep. All of my clients have had great success blacking out their bedroom. I do mean completely dark. No electronics at all, no electric alarm clocks. Just battery operated. The supplements I recommend work great from time to time. One more thing to add is hot bath with Epsom salt. The magnesium will relax your body. Good luck

[daniellegirl]

Try essential oils! Oils such as lavendar are great for naturally calming down the body and bringing relaxation. I have been using essential oils for a number of months now and have found that they are a great natural alternative for so many different things (health, cleaning, mood, etc.) plus they actually work! Message me for more details 

[CallieM]

Wow, all of these suggestions are so great. I definitely like lavender too, @daniellegirl. Before bed, I usually use a chamomile-lavender bedtime pillow spray from bath and body works. It's a very subtle smell, which I appreciate! 🙂