2006-10-27 22:09:08 · 11 answers · asked by fallingstar 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm 50+ and do experience problems sleeping from time to time. It leaves me so tired and low in energy.As we get older we sleep less, especially for extended periods.
If you're female, it could be a part of menopause.
Even males at this age have hormonal changes that can affect sleep habits.
Try Chamomile tea, Valerian Root, there are a host of natural and herbal supplements that work.
2006-10-28 00:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by mythoughts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not 50 but have the same problem, I was thrown into the change from surgeries and I was waking up every 2 hours at night. Driving me insane. Now I drink sleepy tea or chamoline tea and eat carrots before bed. It has helped I can go 3 to 4 hours now. Doctor says he can give me something to help me sleep but I am not into pills, I half to take to many now the way it is. Talk to the doctor he will give you lots of suggestions. You will just have to find the one to suit you.
2006-10-27 22:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 74 (shortly) and I watch tv and seems to give me my usual 4-5 hours of sleep... I am satisfied with that as I don't have any heavy activity.. Besides, once in a while I take a nap in the afternoon.I never worry about sleeping.
One thought...... stop thinking when you lie down.
2006-10-27 22:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had sleeping problems for years. I'm retired, so I sleep anytime I can. I don't want to take sleeping pills. I watch TV in bed to take my mind off of it, and eventually fall asleep.
I've read alot about it, but all the things they say to do doesn't work for me. You could check with your doctor if you want to.
2006-10-27 22:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleepless nights has nothing to do with age but
it has a lot to do with your state of mind,how
many hours you sleep daily,your meal time,
coffee or tea before bed time and,finally
your health.go back to sleep & try to have
some nice and wonderful dreams WOULD U ?
2006-10-27 22:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by massimo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will be 51 in DEcember, and sleep fine. Wassup ?
2006-10-27 22:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. it may be due to the change. go to the store. get sleeping pill or herbs that help you sleep
2006-10-27 22:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take 2 tylenol and drink some milk you will get sleepy.
2006-10-27 22:18:40 · answer #8 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry. im only 39 but imsomnia affects people of all ages. i use nyquil when i cant get to sleep.
2006-10-27 22:12:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep!
2006-10-27 22:18:06 · answer #10 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋