Sleepless nights or interrupted sleep is common during perimenopause and menopause due to our hormones fluctuating. Friends have suffered hot flushes, night sweats, wanting to go for a wee more often than usual, heart palpitations the list of symptoms goes on. It’s little wonder sleep is difficult.
I’m a 8 hours kinda girl, a good sleeper (again) and I need every hour. Without it I’m effected in numerous ways most of all my concentration. Sleep has a huge impact on my day, and everyone around me.
I make conscious effort to get my body in sleep mode. Unwinding a few hours before going to bed, for me it’s clearing my head of my ‘things to do list’. I try my best to go to bed around the same time and wake at the same time everyday, so my body has a rhythm. It sets my internal clock. Over the past year I’ve started taking a multivitamin supplement (I ran it past my gorgeous Gynae) which includes magnesium, known for its relaxing properties and the ability to calm the body. I feel it helps me. Avoiding screen time a few hours before. Electronic devices are not for us in our bedroom. No coffee, water instead and sometimes a fruit tea. I’m sure many of you enjoy your herbal teas including camomile. Above all I ensure our bedroom is cool especially because my husband is like a radiator!
There are many factors which may contribute to poor sleep. It’s worth speaking with your doctor if you have concerns.
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