Depends on ur DMT and what u can take alongside should have had a pharmacist consultation prior to first dose/transfusion/injection etc before Aubagio I was taking tecfidera and so I could also take Nytol (1 a night) which is antihistamine based but after I switched to auabagio I’m not allowed so I can Phenergran both of which are antihistamine based and helped. The other thing that used to help is KALMS which are herbal (valerian based) tabs 2 different types blue box is for anti anxiety and the purple box is for sleeping aid. Personally I found the anti anxiety blue box better all round but both are worth a try if possible with ur other meds. Other ppl have suggested things like colouring, backing away from ur phone, tablet etc 1hr30mins before bed, meditation, mindfulness, podcasts or sleep aid audios like music or raindrops etc loads of apps where u can access this for free. Sleep prep yoga, cutting out food,fluids and exercise before bed ( different ppl say different lengths of time) if u suffer from temp sensitivity then electric blanket/hot water bottle socks for feet if cold sensitive or blanket rather than quilt or lower count/tog quilt, bedside fan, cooling vest and skimpy pjs. (Depends which way u tend towards) and just as a last side note heard good things about weighted blankets. Check out https://shift.ms/@AmyBarr55 ‘ sleep’ post just in case I forgot anything hope u find something that helps!!!! ( oh 1 last thing gabapentin for nerve pain) is great for sleep if u take it just before bed Hope u find something that helps 🤞🤞👍👍

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Meditation before bed maybe. Warm shower? I have to use prescribed medicine to knock me out each night. I hope you find answers and relief.

This is gonna sound weird, but listening to your body and seeing if cat naps are for you. I struggle with sleeping through the night too so I try to make up for it with literal car naps. My work schedule shifts every few months and I've learned to just give in. But for falling asleep I use a CBD oil or cream every night. It's soothing

Trying to create a ritual for bedtime.  Same every night.  Turn off the TV and any screens you watch a couple hours before bed.  Read a book, drink tea, warm bath, meditation, journaling before bed.  All signs to tell your body you are going to sleep.  There are guided sleep meditations online too.

Anything you can make a habit that works to calm you and your mi d.

For the past couple of years, I have a nightly habit of counting backwards from 50 to fall asleep ... it usually happens on the first count, sometimes I struggle with 3 counts but it definitely works for me .. my brain has come to recognize it's expected to work with this count 😏 I highly recommend it

@sessy I would love to be able to, but my body just won’t shut off. I do think having a few naps through the day / night would be best for me though. I think I’m gonna have to invest in a CBD oil

@sarahjh I’ve started trying to have a set routine, definitely think that’s something that’ll make it easier / work in falling asleep I hope

@nolj that’s actually such a good idea!

@spencerd so hard being tired all the time isn’t it!

I’ve alwaus had this problem, and instead if trying to fix it; my consumption of caffied is condidered high.

@msAR8 oh I am there with you there, my blood type is probably coffee

For the last few years I’ve struggled to fall asleep however the last few months leading up to my diagnosis it’s just gotten worse which is awful as I’m starting a new job and the hours are longer with earlier starts. 

If anyone has any tips on how to get a good restful sleep / fall asleep quicker I would really appreciate it 💕

Sleep!