Suggestions to help me to fall sleep??

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DH and I are ttc #1. We've had the misfortune of two mc's in the last year and a half. In a nutshell, it's very difficult for me to fall sleep. My anxiety keeps me awake. I've tried readin, relaxation aps, herbal teas, and meditation to no avail. Benadryl and unison (ok'd by my obgyn) do not work. Only thing that works is my anti-anxiety prescribed by my psychiatrist. I don't want to take it every night but I also need sleep. Suggestions anyone??

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Have you tried taking melatonin? It's a natural sleep aid:)

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I totally know what you mean. When you39re super focused on ttc sometimes it39s hard to turn your brain off at night. Have you tried listening to an audio book? It39s what I do when I can39t stop thinking

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These are the apps I suggest (see my comment below). Good luck! ​

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I'm sorry to hear for your loss and struggles! I used to suffer from mild insomnia and would be come anxious that I would not be able to sleep, ridiculous I know!! I used to have dinner quite early, do some yoga or meditating and then have a bath or shower before bed. this would calm me down so I was relaxed before  ed. another thing was to lie in bed with the light on, write down everything I was thinking to leave my mind blank then I would lie in bed and start by tensing and releasing my toes, then calves, thighs etc a few times each. this takes your mind off the things that make you anxious. I hope this helps! gl!

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I also have anxiety that keeps me awake from things that have happened in the past. Keep the lights low pre-bedtime & no light in room. Resist the temptation to use your phone. I use a mediatation app and/or sleep noise app. No anxiety producing tv/reading before bed. Exercise, eat well. Do not take naps or hang out in bed except to sleep. A lavender eye mask can help. Also if u continue to suffer from anxiety, I'd suggest seeing a therapist who specializes in EMDR therapy to help you deal worth the trauma you've suffered & move forward. Look it up. it works!!

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I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine how hard it must be. In terms of your anxiety, do you exercise  during the week? I find running and yoga help me a lot.

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I use melatonin during my two weeks that I'm NOT waiting.

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Looking at your phone screen or tv right before bed can be bad for your sleep cycles - something about the type of light your devices emit.

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Sorry about your losses. I've recently started listening to some calming music before bed such as this one, on iTunes. Xx good luck on your quest for good sleep and TTC! ​

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Have u tried kalms​

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