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Do you guys think you would do better with a 3rd shift job? Even if it were part time? I know I’ve thought of it, but I can’t see worth crap to drive at night.
I’ve gotten close to where I feared I would have to. I would probably try for a telecommute position if it got to that. At least the anxiety of having to show up looking half alive would br removed….not to mention the driving on 2 hrs of sleep!
Actually,this doesn’t seem like such a bad idea. If there is anyway he can sleep until 5 and still get to work, it might work. He may be so tired if he waits until 10:30 to lay down in bed, that he might sleep right until 5 and not wake up early. I am trying one other thing on my own first, but if that does not work, I might throw this idea out to him. The only issue I see is the fact that he can and does stay up later on weekends and sleeps in a bit as well as naps during the day. I still don’t know that I can drag myself out of bed at 5am if I stay up later on a weekend.
My husband has to get up by 4:30 for work. He then can’t keep his eyes open past 10, sometimes more like 9. He can sleep standing up though. He has never had an issue napping or falling asleep on queue.
Yes, he has had 6 unsuccessful surgeries for snoring/sleep apnea. The last surgery actually caused the snoring to become worse. I use earplugs and an air purifier, but he’s loud, and thanks to what I think are hormone fluctuations, my sleeping has become incredibly light.
However, Venlafaxine is extremely difficult to get off of from what I understand. That is the problem with all of these meds. Even if you don’t become “addicted”, you will become dependant. I thought progesterone was my miracle treatment for perimenopause insomnia, but it only worked for a few weeks 🙁
Ok, thank you! I realize TV watching in bed is discouraged, but I have been doing this my whole life without issue. It is basically a part of my bedtime routine, like some people read in bed for a few minutes before lights out, this is what I do. I go into the bedroom at the same time each night, and watch the same exact show before bed for years now. It is a boring show that I could care less once I turn off. I never fall asleep with it on.
Leigh, I have the same exact issue. Even when I am bit having active insomnia, the unease of it coming back is always in the back of my mind!
I have found gabapentin to work if used occasionally and taken about 2 hours before sleep. What has worked best for me was actually progesterone (generic prometrium). Of course this would only help the women who had low levels.
Have you tried Prometrium or progesterone creams? I have heard from quite a few people that they are miracle workers fro sleep before, during, and after menopause.
Hi Katy! I am definitely not a Dr, but I know when I went to a sleep specialist, the first thing my Dr mentioned was that my progesterone level was pretty low. I have started taking oral micronized Progesterone. The brand name Prometrium is best. I haven’t been taking long, so I haven’t noticed anything drastic yet, but I’ve heard of many other people who are at that peri or full fledged menopause stage that have found great relief with this for sleep. It might be worth researching.
Yep, this could be me writing this post. The only difference is mine has been going on for a little over 3 months, and at this point, I’m just sick of it so the anxiety is dissipating a bit. Now I’m just frustrated. The less focus I put on it, the better I am, but it’s hard to do sometimes. I have found a med that works pretty well, but I refuse to use it more than 2 times a week.
My husband is on Pramipexole for periodic limb disorder, but the same medicine is used for RLS. It works like a charm. If you search, I know people will recommend magnesium or tonic water for it as well as weighted blankets. I always like to start natural before going for the big meds.
Yeah, I used to sleep in on Fridays and Saturdays, and even a bit on Sundays. I think I’m going to have to allow myself one of those days. I will limit it to one day and only allow a maximum of an hour. I plan on switching my sleep and wake times MUCH earlier once my daughter goes back to college. At that point I will be getting up around 4:30-5am. There’s no way I’m going to get up that time on a Saturday!
Yeah, I’m wondering how bad OCCASIONALLY sleeping in a bit is. I am naturally a night owl who is forced to wake up early for life. I really struggle during the week, and usually don’t conk out until around 1am or so and then have to get up around 6:30-7. This wouldn’t be bad, except that I have very interrupted sleep (sleep apnea husband who gets up ungodly early for work). Although I know not to overdo it with sleeping in every weekend, I’m thinking it might not be so bad to sleep in on just a Saturday for an extra hourish, or especially while on a vacation.
Has your relationship survived well with sleeping in separate rooms. Not trying to get personal, but my hubby and I have been doing this occasionally now, and I find I sleep better by myself which makes us both very sad!
