Well here I am ladies, coming up for 2am & still no sign of Zzzzzzz. Hubby snoring away. Last night woke several times during the night. So tired tonight, but just can't nod off. Tried everything, reading etc.
Sympathise with those of you in same boat.
Poor you - I had bad insomnia for ages and it's debilitating. I did find though that grabbing for my phone was the worst thing to do, the engagement, the 'blue' light it emits all disrupt our sleep more. Difficult I know as when you're lying wide awake it's hard to lie and think of nothing. My sleeping has been much better since the progesterone, I also think the following's helped:
No food after 8pm and reduced drink
No electronics an hour before bedtime, I read a 'real' book in bed rather than off the Kindle app.
Pitch black room - this is the bit I found hardest as I like to sleep with my curtains open to see the stars.
No electronics in the bedroom at all, and certainly no TV.
If I wake and can't sleep, I count backwards from one hundred very slowly.
Other than that, melatonin will help you sleep (and has a wide range of other benefits as well), it's particularly helpful for anyone working shifts.
I do hope you get a chance to catch up on some sleep today,
GG x