OHbaby! Forums : Sleep help for adults https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:33:47 +0000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:38:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39947 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : Tart cherry juice works a treat....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365339&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365339 Author: JAFAjaffa
Subject: 39947
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 8:38pm

Tart cherry juice works a treat. http://www.tru2u.co.nz/products/tart-cherry-juice. You can buy it online, I had a look and there's only one retailer that stocks it in the Wgtn area, and that's in Paraparaumu.]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:38:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365339&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365339 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : I found the sweet dreams tea really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365183&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365183 Author: RachFizz
Subject: 39947
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 3:01pm

I found the sweet dreams tea really good I think it was Red Seal

Edited by RachFizz]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:01:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365183&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365183 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : I have trouble switching off and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365181&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365181 Author: mamanee
Subject: 39947
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 2:59pm

I have trouble switching off and relaxing.

I haven't tried rescue remedy but I use hypnosis relaxation on my ipod.

Also, binaural beats and relaxing sounds work quite well for me too.   I use a rain on a car roof noise app and I'm asleep pretty quickly.]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:59:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365181&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365181 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : I found the specific Rescue Remedy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365165&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365165 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 39947
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 2:41pm

I found the specific Rescue Remedy for sleep helpful when I had pregnancy insomnia. I also used relaxation "tapes" (on my iphone) and listened to those to help me tune out at bed time.

One good relaxation method that worked for me was reciting the alphabet but saying each letter 3 times. You do it slowly so breathe in "A" breathe out "A" breathe in "A" ... in your head of course It gets you to focus on something other than the thoughts in your head, slows down your breathing and it did help me get back to sleep!

Good luck Mrs Mojo, sleep problems really suck

From a totally different perspective, my DH has ALWAYS had sleep issues and reckons "nothing works." He has recently been seeing an ENT about recurring throat infections which turned out to be chronic sinusitis. The ENT has vastly improved his sinus issues = his sleep has improved heaps!]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:41:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365165&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365165 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : Don&#039;t know if it&#039;s applicable...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365059&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365059 Author: Joscia
Subject: 39947
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 11:31am

Don't know if it's applicable in your DH's case, but DH & I always find that we sleep HEAPS better when we don' t drink in the evenings. Even a couple of glasses of wine is enough to affect my sleep these days...

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:31:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1365059&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1365059 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : Take a look at www.sleepdrops.co.nz,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364850&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364850 Author: 1st_Time_Preggies
Subject: 39947
Posted: 19 July 2011 at 8:19pm

Take a look at www.sleepdrops.co.nz, worked for me]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:19:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364850&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364850 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : there is also a herbal concoction...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364819&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364819 Author: mrsturtle
Subject: 39947
Posted: 19 July 2011 at 7:31pm

there is also a herbal concoction made by clinicians from the pharmacy REM sleep capsules hubby occasionaly takes them after a night shift. ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:31:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364819&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364819 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : I used Rescue Remedy aswell -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364679&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364679 Author: ohanlon82
Subject: 39947
Posted: 19 July 2011 at 3:22pm

I used Rescue Remedy aswell - i could not switch off after having my baby girl

Also used sleepy tea - a cup of that a night helped aswell

Hope you find something soon
xxxx]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:22:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364679&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364679 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : I used to take a herbal insomnia...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364578&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364578 Author: ereynolds
Subject: 39947
Posted: 19 July 2011 at 10:10am

I used to take a herbal insomnia relief tablet (I think it was a Blackmores one) which really helped me.

A friend of mine swears by Rescue Remedy as well.

Bowie- it's not stupid, I think you're on to something there!

I really hope something is able to help your DH in the meantime, MrsMojo. All the best to you both!]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:10:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364578&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364578 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : Bowie wrote:This is going to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364574&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364574 Author: newmama
Subject: 39947
Posted: 19 July 2011 at 10:05am

Originally posted by Bowie Bowie wrote:

This is going to sound really messed up - but it worked for me. I read it in a self help book - its called 'feeding the monkeys' where basically if you're having a rough time and you wake at 2am and start thinking over all your issues, well, your body recognizes that 2am is a GREAT time to wake up and think as its much more productive then thinking during the day, how excellent. So you start waking at 2am every night until you've trained yourself to wake. (I know how stupid this sounds). You had to break the cycle - waking briefly and writing it all down is a good idea, or counting, or meditating to block all thoughts from your head except sleep. Personally i meditated in a breath in for 10, breath out for 10 pattern and wouldnt allow myself to think of anything but breathing. I mostly sleep through these days.


totally second this if you have a monkey on your shoulder your going to struggle to sleep its about training !!! AWESOME ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:05:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364574&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364574 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : I have heard this is really good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364481&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364481 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 10:49pm

I have heard this is really good got some for Dh but he didn't notice much difference but then again he didn't take it for very long

http://www.healthpost.co.nz/Supplements/Mood,_Stress_&_Sleep/Sleep_Formulas/NNCSL/Complete-Sleep.html?gclid=COC2y-zbiqoCFQFspAodcidhzQ

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:49:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364481&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364481 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : Ive herd lots of people saying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364449&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364449 Author: mrsturtle
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 9:13pm

Ive herd lots of people saying good things about tart cherrry juice.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:13:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364449&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364449 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : I second the Resue Remedy suggestion...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364441&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364441 Author: Danda08
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 8:44pm

I second the Resue Remedy suggestion - there is a specific sleep remedy version.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:44:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364441&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364441 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : The only thing that has worked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364437&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364437 Author: Kimnthekids
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 8:39pm

The only thing that has worked for me is the writing things down, and even then it will often result in a 2-4 hour sleep in the 24 hours, but better than less than that.

Tried many of the natural remedies, tried warm baths/showers/drinks, relaxing musicm ear plugs, counting, thinking of nothing, walking on grass (yes weird right?)

I tried sleeping pills, but still woke in the night (just not for as long) yet couldn't stand the groggy feeling i got in the morning.

I'm still not a good sleeper, and am lucky to get unbroken sleep in the night (thats without any possible wakeups from children) but i no longer go 2-4 nights in a row without sleep.

Sleep issues as adults suck!]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:39:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364437&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364437 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : Rescue Remedy Sleep or Tart Cherry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364330&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364330 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 4:28pm

Rescue Remedy Sleep or Tart Cherry Juice could help.

Id just pop to the healthstore and see what they have. ]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:28:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364330&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364330 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : This is going to sound really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364314&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364314 Author: Plushie
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 3:58pm

This is going to sound really messed up - but it worked for me. I read it in a self help book - its called 'feeding the monkeys' where basically if you're having a rough time and you wake at 2am and start thinking over all your issues, well, your body recognizes that 2am is a GREAT time to wake up and think as its much more productive then thinking during the day, how excellent. So you start waking at 2am every night until you've trained yourself to wake. (I know how stupid this sounds). You had to break the cycle - waking briefly and writing it all down is a good idea, or counting, or meditating to block all thoughts from your head except sleep. Personally i meditated in a breath in for 10, breath out for 10 pattern and wouldnt allow myself to think of anything but breathing. I mostly sleep through these days.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:58:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364314&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364314 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : After months of sleepless nights...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364305&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364305 Author: newmama
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 3:45pm

After months of sleepless nights now my baby is sleeping through i could not sleep i used tranquil night from the health shop only used them for about a week and got back into my sleep pattern again they are natural ]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:45:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364305&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364305 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : lavender on his pillow, warm milk...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364299&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364299 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 3:41pm

lavender on his pillow, warm milk drink before bed, warm bath anything to help him relax.

The other way is to have a notebook and pen beside the bed and get him to write everything down thats bothering him - he can throw it away if he wants. That way he can sleep without everything go round in his head to keep him awake.

Does he exercise? That can also aid sleep. ]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:41:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364299&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364299 <![CDATA[Sleep help for adults : We&#039;ve had a really rough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364291&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364291 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 39947
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 3:36pm

We've had a really rough 3 months and my DH is having issues sleeping.  He needs counselling but won't make the appointment yet because he's not ready to talk.  He doesn't want to see a doctor and get sleeping pills as he was addicted to them for a long time.  I'm looking for a natural solution to help him sleep and wonder if anyone's had experience with over the counter sleep medications/supplements.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:36:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39947&PID=1364291&title=sleep-help-for-adults#1364291