Based on Faith Academy Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Hello Everyone, It has been way too long since I signed into WTM. I am working still during this Covid-19 craziness. I hope everyone is healthy and has been okay since I have been away. Originally, I was just going to come on here to say hello, but I thought of running a question by everyone while I was here. My 14 year old dd is having the worst time sleeping. This has never been a problem before. It doesn't matter when she goes to bed, whether she has watched tv or been on a computer, if she ate anything before bed or not. Nothing seems to change her sleeping. She wakes up a few times a night. She can't seem to stay asleep. Sometimes she has trouble even getting to sleep. I've looked online, and it says teenagers can have problems sleeping at this age. I don't remember having that problem myself. Anyone have any ideas to help her sleep better? Thank you!! Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Any possibility it's anxiety? When did it start? If it's just in the last two months, I'd be thinking anxiety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Have you tried melatonin? Sometimes my kids just need a few days in a row of melatonin to reset. I use the extended release, 1 mg pills but they get two. There is also a fast acting mouth spray. Definitely start with a low dose if you’ve never tried it before and extended release is important to prevent waking up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I also recommend the extended release melatonin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 If her activity level has decreased (as many people's has), getting out for a jog early in the day may help. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I'd suspect hormonal fluctuations. Totally normal. Natural Calm is a great product (magnesium). I take only about 1/4 tsp in a little bit of water many nights, which is only a fraction of the normal dose. It really promotes restful sleep! You may want to check with your doctor first if you have any concerns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Exercise, weighted blankets, AC, noise machine. I would establish a no screen hour before bed and regular bedtime until the problem is fixed. Sometimes I will use Zzzquil for 2 or 3 days to establish a routine, which others tell me is wrong, but it gets me back into my routine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, PeterPan said: Any possibility it's anxiety? When did it start? If it's just in the last two months, I'd be thinking anxiety. We have gone over that and she said she is not anxious or worried about anything. It has been happening sporadically for awhile but seems to be happening more regularly lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, kristin0713 said: Have you tried melatonin? Sometimes my kids just need a few days in a row of melatonin to reset. I use the extended release, 1 mg pills but they get two. There is also a fast acting mouth spray. Definitely start with a low dose if you’ve never tried it before and extended release is important to prevent waking up. 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I also recommend the extended release melatonin. This would make sense because I have read online that melatonin is released later in teens which causes them to feel the need to stay up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, whitehawk said: If her activity level has decreased (as many people's has), getting out for a jog early in the day may help. Great idea! Actually her activity has increased more in the past two months than previously. We go out for a 3 to 4.5 mile walk every other day at least. She loves that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 47 minutes ago, Slache said: Exercise, weighted blankets, AC, noise machine. I would establish a no screen hour before bed and regular bedtime until the problem is fixed. Sometimes I will use Zzzquil for 2 or 3 days to establish a routine, which others tell me is wrong, but it gets me back into my routine. Exercise..check Ac...check Fan(noise)...check No screen time...check Regular bedtime...check Those are what I already stick to pretty firmly. weighted blanket....i just had a friend tell me about these the other day. I will have to look into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 48 minutes ago, Based on Faith Academy said: Exercise..check Ac...check Fan(noise)...check No screen time...check Regular bedtime...check Those are what I already stick to pretty firmly. weighted blanket....i just had a friend tell me about these the other day. I will have to look into them. I bought one for my sensory seeking (constantly talking!) 9 year old. The least expensive options are at Wal-Mart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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