The secret to a good nights sleep....

Melatonin tablets. My body doesn’t produce enough I’m sure. They are cheap plus the kids can take them too for night terrors or general bad sleep.
A few squares of chocolate help me settle off too, no idea why.

Worth a try. Another item on my food list.

Maidmarion cetrizine doesn't make me drowsy at all, I take it for an allergy during the day sometimes.
Merryweather are you in the UK?
I didn't think that you could buy melatonin here?

I find a bottle of wine does it every time!!

I have the Pukka night time tea, too. It tastes nice and seems to relax me, so I'd recommend it.

Am I missing something please: what is the product recommended by the post? I often have a very bad night's sleep and I would love to know her secret!!! Thank you...

MaryElizabeth Pukka night time.

Trying lavender oil at the moment that seems to help.
Noticed that normal tea after about 7pm means I get a disturbed night so it's decaff everything instead!
I have tried one of the "sleep" teas that as long as you sip it, and can get used to the taste (I usually add a bit of honey) also seems to help but I really think that it is more habit than anything as I wake up at the same time each night!

Off to buy some today. Have had little sleep for years but when lockdown started I suddenly had the best sleep for years, couldn't believe it, fell asleep quickly, slept right through, bliss. This lasted for months but unfortunately I'm now back in the old routine of a reasonable sleep every 3/4 nights. Thanks MissFL for the suggestion.

My favourite way of getting to sleep is to mentally describe someone I know or don’t know ie relative, movie star, rock star etc., from top to bottom in detail. I start with hair colour and style and the nose, mouth and so on. I rarely get past the chest as I fall asleep. I usually describe their clothing too as the details keep my mind off not sleeping and any worries I have. It works for me after years of doing it. It is hard at first not to let your mind wander but you can get used to it.

I’ve just started Bach flower remedy which has worked so far

Thank you Missfoodlove just what I need, and now on my delivery order. ?

Aww fannycornforth bless you, it must be horrible when you can’t sleep.

I've always avoided tea in the evening but one night had a cup about 10pm and slept through which I never normally do.

Struggled for years, tried and bought everything from pills and potions , aromatherapy, mindfulness, yoga, spent a fortune on acupuncture and reflexology , even zopiclone 7.5mg doesn’t knock me out. I found out a few years ago I have difficulty being knocked out with anaesthetic too. I’m beyond help ?. I’d give my right arm for a solid 3 hrs never mind 8 hrs . It doesn’t help matters when your DH says ‘well if you’re that tired you should be able to sleep!!’

Good luck to all , if I find a cure I’ll certainly let you know ?

Well, I tried one last night and I did get off to sleep quite quickly. Annoyingly I’ve only got two more left. Even more annoying was that the dog needed to go out in the early hours for a wee. I did combine it with listening to Bob Ross as well: his programmes usually get me to sleep in 10 minutes.

This works for me .I choose a letter of the alphabet then think of many boys or girls names as I can .Then I try to put them in alphabetical order .Away before I reach L !?
Try to remember them in the morning so can continue the next night but most of time have to start again!

The secret to a good nights sleep? Have tried all sorts.
Number one is zopiclone
Number two is phenerghan 10 mg ( 25 mgs leaves a bitter/metallic taste).
These are both guaranteed, but I try to do without if I can though this means a very disturbed night; I wake more tired than when i went to bed.
Luckily I dont have to get up for work so sleep in most of the morning.

A weighted blanket. In winter I just put it on top of the duvet, if it’s warm I just sleep under it directly. Magical. Really worth investing in a good one as the cheap ones fall apart and can’t be washed. Mine is fluffy and antipodean!

I found that when I take an antihistamine for my allergies I sleep very well. Also reading for half an hour helps.

I find antihistamines make me feel quite rotten, so I lay awake feeling more rotten than usual.

Thanks for the tip MissFoodlove, I've ordered a pack. From the responses on here you ought to be getting commission ?

Can anyone who's tried the Pukka Night time tell me if it has a licorice taste at all please? I'm keen to try but I noticed that licorice root is listed as one of the ingredients and I really don't like the taste of it. Thanks

I have the same peeing problem Lucca every night at least once but usually up three or four times. I only drink water apart from one G & T or a Bailey's. I am currently cutting down on sugar, choc etc in case this is a precursor to diabetes. I find it difficult to get back to sleep each time.

Defo have to try Missfoodlove. Tried all sorts, but it's my night sweats that are my big problem, as soon as I sit on the edge of the bed they begin. I check my bedside clock all night long waiting for morning. I get told I look tired all the time and I bloomin well am. I'm going to have to go and buy Pukka night time and hope they help.