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Originally Posted by Nutkin
Hi there
I also wake up a lot since my TBI. At first it was terrible cos I could not read or do anything on my iPad. My injury was back in January this year. I took sleeping pills for 6 months which helped a fair bit. I haven't taken any for two months now. I still wake up a lot, but most times go back to sleep, but it would be nice just to have a full night. Because I'm not working any more it does not seem serious. I'm not sure if I am doing the right thing in stopping sleeping pills but I'm tired of being on help to sleep. I am hoping that as I become more normal in a year or so, my sleep will improve
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Hi nutkin
Sorry to hear you have sleep problems too.
I think you are wise to come off the sleeping pills as I think our bodies start to rely on them.
I would only take them if you have a real need.
That way you will get sleep when you want it.
I try having a warm bath before bed and get nice a d relaxed and don't or can't watch tv much any way. I cut out all stimulation as much as possible. I have a herbal tea to help as well, so I guess it's a matter of time really .
I think also its important not to worry about it other wise you will make things worse.
I will let you know if my new pillow helps, it's so expensive it had better work,
Good luck to you too.
Carole x