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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? 

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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.

 

 

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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?

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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.

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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 🙂

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Just some random ideas. 

 

Do you know what is waking you up?  Perhaps an effort to make sure you aren't woken in the first place could help.  Ear plugs, blackout blinds, etc.

 

Have you tried going to bed later?  Perhaps that might help.  Although if you're struggling to keep your eyes open at 10-11, that might be difficult.

 

Temperature?  Some need a nice cool room and to then feel warm under a blanket.

 

Also, you could try putting on a podcast or something when you wake up, as that might help you get back to sleep.

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1 hour ago, BangkokReady said:

Just some random ideas. 

 

Do you know what is waking you up?  Perhaps an effort to make sure you aren't woken in the first place could help.  Ear plugs, blackout blinds, etc.

 

Have you tried going to bed later?  Perhaps that might help.  Although if you're struggling to keep your eyes open at 10-11, that might be difficult.

 

Temperature?  Some need a nice cool room and to then feel warm under a blanket.

 

Also, you could try putting on a podcast or something when you wake up, as that might help you get back to sleep.

Appreciate your help. Really I dont think anything is waking me up per se apart from my body clock. Room is dark and live in a very quiet estate. Air con on, nice comfy bed. And really going to bed an hour or 2 later to wake up an hour or 2 later is not really acheiving anything. Do appreciate you taking the time to help tho. Many thanks 🙏🙏

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