Can't sleep

[Aggie_Ama]

Miranda - Nothing from Nanny but the thing after her death that scared me the most was how my Pawpaw and her were hoarders. It was just so much stuff to sort through. Our master bedroom is cluttered and it might be causing anxiety. My doctor diagnosed me with depression and anxiety before my Nanny died. So that is actually very helpful. My goal once race season is over next month is to start throwing things out. My grandparents, my husband's whole family are hoarders and as I get older I don't want to be! What is the name of that book?

[macopagirl]

Have you tried any serotonin supplement? I think you should ask that for a pharmacist. The one that my auntie take before is the MX 5-HTP. It helps to aid in stress relief and help balance sleep patterns. So i think serotonin supplement is the solution on your concern.

[grey]

I go through long periods of insomnia from time to time. Have been a bit insomniac for a week now. Stress is what it boils down to right now, some struggles with my parents, my new business, etc.
I'm a backyard herbalist and grow a lot of my own meds, have a friend who is a real herbalist and grows everything. She gave me skullcap, which seems to help.
Getting up is a huge mistake for me. If I get up, I am guaranteed to just be up the rest of the night. I do have some books set to reverse type on my iPod to limit light, as I'm very light sensitive. I have blinds and curtains, my winter curtains are lined.
Temperature plays in also. Been so hot for months, we've been sleeping with only a sheet and I really miss the weight and comfort of a blanket.
Sometimes a good workout helps. Not always. I slept pretty well after my metric century, but since then I'm back to being awake until 1am, awake at 3am, then just dozing the rest of the night.
I'm not menopausal. Won't be for a while yet. I think my cause is just stress.
Other than the skullcap I haven't said anything that others have suggested. Hope you are able to get some sleep soon.