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<blockquote data-quote="MuM_of_OCD_kiddo" data-source="post: 449434" data-attributes="member: 12241"><p>Blessed, it's tough when you are a single parent and wearing too many hats. I have the same problems - being stretched too thin at times, and sometimes it shows. It's great that you have family and a support net for the both of you - it is so good when you can turn to someone else to pitch in when needed.</p><p></p><p>Let me make a suggestion about troubles with falling and staying asleep. Melatonin - not habit forming and safe to use as much or many times as you need it, and no side effects in the morning. </p><p></p><p>The problem with it is - you have got to want to go to sleep! If you are fighting it, it can make things worse or not work at all. I would ask her if she wants help with the sleeping bit - at 16 she is mature enough to understand what you are explaining to her. Melatonin is best taken as you are going to bed, after the bed time routine of bathing, showering, brushing teeth, etc With a calm mindset you can be out and sound asleep withing 2-5 minutes tops, if you're fighting it or purposefully put yourself through the wringer washer, it will not work as well.</p><p></p><p>At her age I would introduce her to meditation/relaxation exercises, maybe even making a tape to listen to, to help her through it the first few times. Take melatonin, go straight to bed [wanting to go to sleep!!!], lights out [or dimmed], listen to the meditation tape, focus on relaxing and good morning - is it already time to get up yet? It works - if you yourself have problems falling asleep and staying asleep - you should try it too...</p><p></p><p>In lieu of relaxation tapes or techniques, nature sound recordings work well ocean and water sounds work especially well for me], classical music [if you like that sort of thing], or any type of favorite slow, mellow music that you enjoy. Just play it quietly as a background, rather than loud enough to actually listen to, if you understand what I am trying to say...</p><p></p><p>Heartfelt Hugs to you and your daughter!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MuM_of_OCD_kiddo, post: 449434, member: 12241"] Blessed, it's tough when you are a single parent and wearing too many hats. I have the same problems - being stretched too thin at times, and sometimes it shows. It's great that you have family and a support net for the both of you - it is so good when you can turn to someone else to pitch in when needed. Let me make a suggestion about troubles with falling and staying asleep. Melatonin - not habit forming and safe to use as much or many times as you need it, and no side effects in the morning. The problem with it is - you have got to want to go to sleep! If you are fighting it, it can make things worse or not work at all. I would ask her if she wants help with the sleeping bit - at 16 she is mature enough to understand what you are explaining to her. Melatonin is best taken as you are going to bed, after the bed time routine of bathing, showering, brushing teeth, etc With a calm mindset you can be out and sound asleep withing 2-5 minutes tops, if you're fighting it or purposefully put yourself through the wringer washer, it will not work as well. At her age I would introduce her to meditation/relaxation exercises, maybe even making a tape to listen to, to help her through it the first few times. Take melatonin, go straight to bed [wanting to go to sleep!!!], lights out [or dimmed], listen to the meditation tape, focus on relaxing and good morning - is it already time to get up yet? It works - if you yourself have problems falling asleep and staying asleep - you should try it too... In lieu of relaxation tapes or techniques, nature sound recordings work well ocean and water sounds work especially well for me], classical music [if you like that sort of thing], or any type of favorite slow, mellow music that you enjoy. Just play it quietly as a background, rather than loud enough to actually listen to, if you understand what I am trying to say... Heartfelt Hugs to you and your daughter! [/QUOTE]
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