Trouble sleeping, solutions?

[Kenny202]

Last year or so had quite a bit of trouble getting a full night sleep, 62yo. Usually go to bed around 10-11pm, religiously wake up around 4.30am around 5-6 hours sleep. I have no trouble initially getting to sleep, just when I wake up early morning no chance of getting back to sleep again. Sometimes I might only get 2-3 hours. I eat fairly healthy, don't do a great deal of exercise but not sitting on my a$$ all day either, busy 

 

Mostly I am fairly fresh during the day, if not might catch a 1 hour nap. It seems like I only really need this amount of sleep and maybe just overthinking it. I have tried a few different pills and can sleep but wake up and feel groggy and listless for the rest of the day, so it kind of negates the purpose / cure is worse than the symptoms. 

 

Can anyone suggest anything or is this normal for an older guy? 

[Harrisfan]

Magnesium helps. Darken room.

 

 

[proton]

4 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Magnesium helps. Darken room.

 

 

 

Magnesium glycinate, does help or melatonin

[Cameroni]

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don't do a great deal of exercise

 

This is the first issue. If you embark on a very physical exercise program, and I do mean an intense one, where you ensure your body is physically tired, you will amost certainly sleep a lot better.

 

In addition you can use CBD oil, which helps with sleep for many people.

 

 

[Kenny202]

I tried a couple of different types of Canabis oils, didn't really help at all. I have no problem getting off to sleep initially, nor am I waking up intermittently. I need something will bring sleep for 7 or 8 hours. I have had days where I do a lot more exercise, swimming running atc and doesn't make a lot of difference. The sleep I have probably deeper but still only around 5-6 hours. Could it be, being older,...I only need 5 or so hours sleep a night?

[Sheryl]

Have you tried melatonon? A fast dissolve version, undre the tongue when you awaken too early.

 

Early morning wakening in older people is directly linked to low melatonin levels

 

many older people find that a daily nap (1-2 hours) is the answer, as it does get harder to sleep for long at a stretch as you age.

[Kenny202]

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Have you tried melatonon? A fast dissolve version, undre the tongue when you awaken too early.

 

Early morning wakening in older people is directly linked to low melatonin levels

 

many older people find that a daily nap (1-2 hours) is the answer, as it does get harder to sleep for long at a stretch as you age.

Do often have a nap in the day Sheryl, 1 or 2 hours but usually wake up a little rough and sorry I did lol. If its quite normal for older people to sleep less I will stop worrying about it. Most of the time I feel like Ive had enough sleep and not drowsy through the day. And if I do feel a bit tired I'll have a nap. I been on a fasting diet for 6 months and eating a lot healthier, lost a lot of weight and have a lot more energy. May have something to do with it 🙂

[ezzra]

Daily argument with the missus about money get me very tired and sleepy.