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- arpieMemberWOW @Blossom1961 - is that to 'reset' your circadian rhythm? I was told years ago to always, when I first get out of bed, to open the blinds and deliberately watch the rising sun for a minute or so .... It was somehow supposed to reset my brain that it was 'wake up' time ....
Let me know how you go!! - June1952MemberInteresting @Blossom1961 - groovy glasses ! You need to add some bling.
Is the trial part of your BC treatment ?
I always try to stay with set times for turning the light out and then getting up. I don't often fall into the trap of getting up if I cannot sleep - and I never use technology if I do get up.
Do let us know more about the trial and please keep us updated on your progress a I am sure many will be interested. - Blossom1961MemberSleepcare Research Team. Cancer sleep therapy trial through Monash, Bendigo Health and Peter Mac. However, I think you can be anywhere to access this trial. So far I have done everything via phone.
@arpie Chemo apparently is responsible for stuffing up the circadian rhythm so yes, the glasses are supposed to help reset. - AfraserMemberInteresting! Please advise how you go - I’d love to blame chemo for my somewhat chaotic sleep patterns but the problem started long before! But any cure in a storm! Best wishes.
- June1952Member@Blossom1961, I did Google Bendigo and found some info. Hells bells, expensive glasses !
I really do hope they work for you. Please let us know your outcome. - arpieMemberI didn't have chemo, @Blossom1961 - but my sleep patterns are TOTALLY stuffed. :( Mine started with my menopause - about 30 years ago .... But I am VERY good at rolling over (after the alarm goes off at 7am) and nodding off again ..... or waking up at 6am (or before) and pretending I didn't .....
- Blossom1961MemberI didn't have to pay for mine. They are a loan for the trial.
- Blossom1961Member@arpie, yes I can wake at 6am with the alarm and then nod back off again for one-two hours. Not allowed to on the trial which sucks.
- LocksleyMember@Blossom1961 they look interesting. Keep us posted.
I don't sleep well either. I toss and turn. Get hot. Have a cpac machine that gets a bit annoying.
I tend to wake up at 3.00am stare at the walls then fall asleep at 6.00am and get up at 7.00am. - iserbrownMemberHi @Blossom1961
How are you managing? Do you see a slight improvement?
BC keeps giving in all strange ways so it's important to be vigilant and act accordingly
Take care