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tracking my sleep

wagirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:24:30 GMT

I have chronic insomnia--have for the last 4 years, especially, due to some major life changes but have never been a great sleeper in my life. Am doing some CBT , a type of therapy, and the other suggested things too. I tried to track my sleep with my apple watch--but it is not easy to get set up--for me anyway---and I hate wearing anything on my wrist in bed. So I found and bought a ring that will track most everything the watch can, only from your finger. Didn't buy the ones that were hundreds of $$----but found a very reasonable priced one from AMZ. Got one night tracked but forgot to set it up for last night---The first nights results were very interesting--said I got 6 1/2 hrs of sleep--normal----WHAT??? I wish I got that many hours EVERY night---good grief----guess I just need to keep going on this---is very comfortable to wear tho.

Re: tracking my sleep

DrakesMomma — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:53:44 GMT

I have a Fitbit. I don't know how accurate it is for sleep. Yesterday it said I got a bit over five hours but I felt great. This morning it says I got almost eight but I sure don't feel like it.

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rockygems123 — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:53:47 GMT

@wagirl

Have you tried magnesium pill before bed? 250mg is what I take which falls in recommended dose.

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wagirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:59:15 GMT

@rockygems123 --oh yes, I do take mag. And I turn off all my electronic devices a couple hours before I turn off the lights, sleep in a cool room, have a sound machine on, eat early so not to digest at night. No alcohol or caffiene, no white sugar or white carbs, walk a few miles during the day, breathe deep and stand on my head and do the hula --that one was a joke Doing it all--some improvement but not much.

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wagirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:03:42 GMT

@DrakesMomma --I had a fitbit once and that was easier to wear and according to the sleep dr I went to, those watches are pretty accurate. Of course, insomnia is not something that a sleep study can help--just drugs or behaviour modification----doing both now---

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rockygems123 — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:04:05 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
@rockygems123 --oh yes, I do take mag. And I turn off all my electronic devices a couple hours before I turn off the lights, sleep in a cool room, have a sound machine on, eat early so not to digest at night. No alcohol or caffiene, no white sugar or white carbs, walk a few miles during the day, breathe deep and stand on my head and do the hula --that one was a joke Doing it all--some improvement but not much.

@wagirl

You're really covering all your bases girl!

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:49:08 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
@rockygems123 --oh yes, I do take mag. And I turn off all my electronic devices a couple hours before I turn off the lights, sleep in a cool room, have a sound machine on, eat early so not to digest at night. No alcohol or caffiene, no white sugar or white carbs, walk a few miles during the day, breathe deep and stand on my head and do the hula --that one was a joke Doing it all--some improvement but not much.

You really are doing it all! Hopefully you will get what you need. Cant say it idnt for lack of trying!

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Harpa — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:30:30 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
@rockygems123 --oh yes, I do take mag. And I turn off all my electronic devices a couple hours before I turn off the lights, sleep in a cool room, have a sound machine on, eat early so not to digest at night. No alcohol or caffiene, no white sugar or white carbs, walk a few miles during the day, breathe deep and stand on my head and do the hula --that one was a joke Doing it all--some improvement but not much.

@wagirl& @rockygems123 The trick w/ mag for sleep is to use topical mag chloride. Nakery has a topical that really works well!

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Still Raining — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:36:27 GMT

Might ask about a meditation practice. I stumbled into mine in my 30s during yoga. I had to work on it, it was hard for me to silence my mind.

The night during shavasana when my back finally released is still a distinct memory. Took a while more to release my neck.

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smoochy — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:48:51 GMT

one word: Xanax. Prescribed for my insomnia and anxiety at night. Works every time.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:03:47 GMT

@wagirl. Have you ever had a sleep study done? It's something you should discuss with your doctor and is covered by most insurance. You may have issues of which you're not aware that could cause long term health problems.

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wagirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:35:21 GMT

@Harpa --I tried Nakery mag body cream--just got it this past week in fact, but it has valerian as well as melatonin in it and both those ingredients I just can't handle, makes me feel too rummy in the a.m. Same thing when I tried them as a supplement---Tried it a few times, with same results----

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wagirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:41:27 GMT

@Kachina624 --there is no sleep study for insomnia---have seen a dr at a sleep clinic just a month ago. she confirmed that. Already know I don't have apnea and really that is what a sleep study is for.

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wagirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:43:38 GMT

@smoochy --not sure I can take any of those type of meds--have heart palps that go crazy with most of that type of things----am a delicate flower 🌸 --- I guess!!

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conlt — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:45:30 GMT

I would ask my doctor for a sleep study. If you feel that you don't sleep well only a sleep study will give you the right answers. You could have a sleep disorder and think it is something else. It is so important to our health to take care of our sleep.

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smoochy — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:53:59 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
@smoochy --not sure I can take any of those type of meds--have heart palps that go crazy with most of that type of things----am a delicate flower 🌸 --- I guess!!

yeah tranquilizers have pros and cons. Definitely not safe for everyone and your situation must be evaluated by your doc or a specialist. You are indeed a delicate flower. 🥰 are you under a Dr care for those palpitations

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jackthebear — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:57:35 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I have chronic insomnia--have for the last 4 years, especially, due to some major life changes but have never been a great sleeper in my life. Am doing some CBT , a type of therapy, and the other suggested things too. I tried to track my sleep with my apple watch--but it is not easy to get set up--for me anyway---and I hate wearing anything on my wrist in bed. So I found and bought a ring that will track most everything the watch can, only from your finger. Didn't buy the ones that were hundreds of $$----but found a very reasonable priced one from AMZ. Got one night tracked but forgot to set it up for last night---The first nights results were very interesting--said I got 6 1/2 hrs of sleep--normal----WHAT??? I wish I got that many hours EVERY night---good grief----guess I just need to keep going on this---is very comfortable to wear tho.

get a sleep study, they are done at home

its worth it

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wagirl — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:42:08 GMT

@smoochy --oh yes--these pesky heart burps have been with since I was 40---am 70 now. Went to nearly all the heart drs at this practice I go to, during the last 30 years--all of them told me--- THEY WON'T KILL YOU!!! But still don't have a name for it. I do take a beta blocker to keep them at bay.
Can't do any caffiene at all and some meds--well most of the ones I've tried, have messed with these palps.. Not afraid of it, just is very uncomfortable and interrupts my sleep.

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10sluvr — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:19:28 GMT

can you give any more hints as to the one you bought? color, price range ? i know info has to pass Q scrutiny. thanks.

i've seen the $$ one here on the q, too much for me.

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Zhills — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:37:02 GMT

If I take a Magnesium tablet at night, I will get more REM sleep but it is not a "restful" sleep.

I do well if I take it earlier in the day.... actually get better sleep....all types of sleep!

A glass of salty water helps!!!!

Just a pinch in a small glass of water! Yep, it does!

I have a Amazfit and it has Alexa on it...with "Emergency Help" included.