[Jocelyn]

I’m new to the forum, looking to regain my sleep after a serious deterioration in the last two months.  For the last week I’ve only been able to sleep with the use of Benadryl (drowsy anti-histamine) and my anxiety levels at night have been very high, lasting all night and jolting me awake whenever I drift off.

I’ve tried mindfulness and meditation, as well as calming sleep apps on my phone.  It’s all a bit hit and miss, I can’t say one thing has helped significantly.  I’m interested in trying the sleep restriction technique.  Can anyone share their experience on this?

 

[Martin Reed]

Welcome to the forum, Jocelyn and I am sorry to hear about your recent struggles with sleep. The good news is that you are taking action sooner rather than later — and this will make it far easier to get your sleep back on track.

Can you tell us a bit more about your sleep at the current time? When do you normally go to bed, and when do you normally get out of bed? How many hours of sleep are you getting at the moment?

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