How to get to sleep quicker in midlife | Liz Earle Wellbeing

[@sharonharvey1273]

As a clinical psychologist who often works with clients presenting with insomnia, I was disappointed that evidenced approaches such as CBTi and ACT weren’t mentioned and 2 problematic ideas - that tracking sleep longer term is helpful and that the next day is a right off after a bad night - were repeated. As an occasional user of supplements, I was surprised to hear of there being no issue taking vitamin D and Bs at night when they are always recommended to be taken first thing?

[@laynagilbert4450]

What would you recommend for teeth grinding in sleep?

[@katrinafoster4183]

I have a weighted blanket on my bed it has been a game changer 😴

[@lizearlewellbeing]

They can be so helpful!

[@jennifercunningham-t7l]

any particular recommendation for a weighted blanket . ? Where to buy from ? TIA x

[@katrinafoster4183]

@@jennifercunningham-t7l hey 👋 I got mine on Amazon it’s 8kg but there are different weights, it’s not the furry type just plain cotton, I’ll try and put you a link on

[@jennifercunningham-t7l]

@@katrinafoster4183 thank you so much for replying. If you have the link that would be ace. I prefer the cotton ones to the furry ones. x

[@deborah972]

Thank you for this video lovely as always ❤😊 xx

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You are so welcome!

[@elainech6387]

I wish my sleep problems had only started in midlife. I’m 61 and have had insomnia all my life. I can honestly say I have never had a full nights sleep in my adult life and, as far as I can remember, struggled to sleep throughout childhood. At my worst, in my 30s, I used to get about 8 hours a week. I’ve done so many important things, like my driving test, on no sleep at all.

[@darnitthelma4247]

Wow! Has it aged you? I find I can manage on little sleep but maybe not for longer than a few days. I als find my skin looks grey and I look better after good sleep.

[@sunitag2244]

I don't know if this helps. My sleep has been poor since my 40s. I'm now 55. I've tried so many things. My latest theory is that my gut microbiome has affected my sleep. I have been on the Zoe programme since Feb and now know how to eat for my biology. Just thought I'd share..

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@soniahopkins6809]

Ive recently been using lemon balm tea at night find it really helps (as well a night time routine and getting to bed, the latest 10pm) helps me😊

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

I have a talking book…on…and drift off listening to it…in ten minutes

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Lovely!

[@janemasini356]

Im akways waking up feeling anxious, without no reason! Wake up at 4.am or 5.am! Feel exhausted ! Im.on utragestan peasary 200mg and 4 pumps estrogel am and 2 pm, ive got underactive thyroid take thyroxine 100mg, i also take magnesium glycinate at night.❤

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Sorry to hear this - do speak to the Better Menopause team to see if this would be right for you ❤️

[@lynne0410]

Nothing to do with sleep. I watch HERD and this week in Kenya and I have never heard or seen a GRYNYUK. Wow. She's been doing a recce and I would have loved loved to have been able to do the Kenya trip but the big C decided that my husband would not be able to go Ugh ❤❤❤

[@lizearlewellbeing]

❤️❤️

[@LoveFalmouth]

I really wish I could afford all these suggestions but .....

[@halfamo2422]

Could a younger person take Better Sleep, if not yet in perimenopause?

[@lizearlewellbeing]

It's made with midlife women in mind ❤️