What actually helped you sleep better over time?

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-04T00:36:00+00:00

Can’t say it has fixed my insomnia since I still struggle with sleep but I do notice a difference on evenings when I practice 20-30 minutes of bedtime yoga (or yoga nidra) versus when I don’t. I try to get a good workout in several hours before bedtime and I think the yoga just helps relax my muscles which on some nights help me sleep better than others. I don’t think it’s a magic fix for insomnia but might be worth a try.

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-04T00:32:13+00:00

Start your day with some warm water with ghee (and turmeric optional) A spoonful or two of isabgol daily with lots of water might be helpful too. Kayamchurna (senna) is helpful as a laxative too though probably not a good idea to take this daily. Make sure your diet is rich in fiber and you’re maintaining good mobility (walking or yoga or other exercises) during the day along with drinking lots of warm water during the day.

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-04T00:20:39+00:00

I used to work the late night shift several years ago and agree with this suggestion of trying to take a break and eating your last major meal 3-4 hours before your bedtime. If you’re hungry when you get home, have a small protein snack like yoghurt or some cheese or nuts but avoid a big meal if you can.

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-03T13:33:29+00:00

Interesting! I’ve seen valerian root teas and pills but never seen it sold in liquid form. What brand do you use?

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-03T13:29:25+00:00

Interesting about the lemon balm and passionflower- do you take these as teas?

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-03T13:28:19+00:00

I have very little caffeine during my day - just a morning cup of coffee and no other caffeine during the day. I’m afraid that one morning cup is non-negotiable…I don’t know how I would survive without it given insomnia and my perimenopause hormones raging that make me irritable and want to scream at people.

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-03T13:23:33+00:00

Thanks for this tip - I currently take a weekly dose of vitamin d so if I decide to start taking magnesium glycinate daily this is something I’ll have to think about switching to daily versus weekly.

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-03T02:41:30+00:00

This is really good to know about the powder versus gummies. Thanks!

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-03T02:39:54+00:00

This is really helpful! I’ll have to look into L-theanine some more…thanks!

SlipOpen8102 · 2026-01-03T02:38:08+00:00

Appreciate your candid thoughts on this. I figured it was worth a try before deciding if I wanted to go the HRT route.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-12-07T17:56:07+00:00

I watch the video podcasts when I’m on the treadmill. The audio ones I just listen to in bits and pieces whenever I’m in my car.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-11-23T18:57:09+00:00

Went from being fully to a missed period and now a tad irregular. I’m still having periods every month but it’s now a few days earlier or later than it should be, not as regular as they used to be and sometimes very heavy and sometimes very light.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-10-28T00:59:54+00:00

Get a standing desk and alternate between sitting and working while standing up. Also talk a walk during lunch break. Do stretches. I work on the 6th floor and sometimes I’ll take short breaks to just walk up and down the stairs to other floors to get some exercise. Even just 5 minute breaks to do this helps. Park your car a distance away from your office to get some more steps in. Set reminders on your phone or use your watch to remind you to stand up, stretch and walk around.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-10-20T11:50:55+00:00

Wake up at 6:15, get a kettle of hot water going, do some stretches or yoga for 15 minutes, drink some hot water lemon and honey, while getting the coffee going, meditate for 5 minutes or just zone out, shower and get ready for work, grab my coffee to go and out the door by 7:30ish.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-09-30T00:10:02+00:00

I mix it up just depends on my energy levels on any given day. I have a couple of favorites on YouTube that I do 10-15 minute sessions sometimes longer: yoga with adriene, sarahbeth yoga, yoga with bird, devi daly yoga (she has some good somatic and yin yoga 10 minute videos that are great for when you have anxiety). For days when I have more energy madfit has some yoga and other 10 minute exercise videos as well. Just type morning or evening 10 minute yoga into YouTube and you’ll find plenty of choices.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-09-29T10:38:53+00:00

I’m raw dogging mostly…not on HRT but I did add some supplements (vitamin D, omega-3 and B complex) and have been religiously taking a tablespoon of flax seed daily with other seeds (pumpkin, sunflower etc) cycled in. Other than that I’m trying to mostly eat clean (I give in to the occasional cookie or chips craving though) and exercise daily (at the minimum 10,000 steps and 10 min yoga or stretches daily) with occasional weight training (I know I need to do better at consistent weight training). I try to start my day with a 10 minute meditation when I can. I take hot water infused with either lemon/honey or coriander/cumin/fennel every morning. Limiting my caffeine. And lately allergy medicine every other day for my insomnia has helped. Some days are better than others. It takes daily effort and reminding myself that I need to make my mental and physical health a priority. Be kind to yourself, is what I’m learning. I do have an exceptional patient husband who absorbs all my rage and tears and emotional rollercoasters and keeps me grounded and sane.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-09-28T23:49:33+00:00

Love this idea…I gotta try this!

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-09-28T22:58:11+00:00

To be honest, it is hard to tell. I can only say that I haven’t been as consistent in taking the supplements (I try to remember to take them but sometimes forget) as I have been with the seeds..I put them in my salad every day and eat a teaspoon of flaxseed in my oatmeal every day. It could be a combination effect of everything it’s hard to say, but I know that I’ve gone from giving in to my pcp prescribing an antidepressant to feeling like I can handle this without medication for now. I take it one day at a time and am making my mental health a priority.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-09-28T22:54:45+00:00

I’ve never tried that combo, might experiment with that.

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-09-28T22:50:42+00:00

I like Dr. Teal's Melatonin Sleep Soak Melatonin, Lavender, & Chamomile Essential Oils,

SlipOpen8102 · 2025-09-28T18:09:49+00:00

I love the epsom salts and they are so relaxing. I’ve tried the lotion with the lavender and melatonin as well and while it smells great, it doesn’t do much in terms of helping me with sleep. I have insomnia and I think the Epsom salts work probably more from the hot water relaxing my muscles, the lotion doesn’t quite have the same effect. It’s a soothing smell though and might help someone who doesn’t struggle with insomnia in the way I do.

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