Sleep Meds

[Rach123]

Just wondering about sleep meds.

I usually manage to get in to bed by 11.30pm each night and I set my alarm for 2.30am to do a position check/change for my husband.

Because this 3 hour period is my only chance of continuous sleep during the night, I take Zopiclone to zonk me out quickly. Trouble is the Zopiclone thinks I should sleep longer!!! and I am bit of a zombie at 2.30am.

Though I am exhausted at bedtime, my brain works overtime and without the tablet I lay awake for ages which cuts into my sleep opportunity. I've tried half a tablet but then it doesnt work at all.

Anyone got any "get to sleep quick" tips.

[michael parker]

Listening to politicians does it for me. Seriously though,appropriate music does it for me.Something soft and classical turned down low and a warm drink.Mendelssohn works for me but isn`t every ones choice.You can also get various CDs containing music/sounds which are meant to relax you.

[no1mum]

dvd, low volume, tv switches off once it's finished, probably works for me because I'm not a tv/dvd fan.