<![CDATA[Inability to sleep through the night]]>My DH hasn't been able to sleep through the night well for many months. He leads a healthy lifestyle, dun smoke and only drink occasionally. But somehow, at 4+am every morning, he would automatically wake up and could no longer go back to sleep till it's time for work at 6+am.


He has tried many ways.....sleep earlier, exercise, drink some wine before going to bed, got to bed very very late (after 1-2am) etc....but no matter how tired he is, he would just wake up at 4-5am. It's now taking a toll on him.

Anyone has experience or any advice? I also dunno how I can help him..... :sad:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/28904/inability-to-sleep-through-the-nightRSS for NodeThu, 07 May 2026 08:13:41 GMTWed, 30 Nov 2011 08:06:44 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:52:35 GMT]]>Thanks all for the advice…

DH is a stubborn bull…dun want to see GP, dun want to try youmeishu… he thinks it’s just stress. Think I’ll have to slowly try one method by one method.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/653750https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/653750Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:52:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:30:53 GMT]]>

HAPPYH:
I think it is better to consult the doctor rather than self medication. It is just my thought.

Yes, I do agreed with you too that it's better to consult a doctor.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/653003https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/653003Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:30:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:26:41 GMT]]>I believe it’s due to stress also. My hubby was like that previously due to work stress…can’t seem to sleep through the night.

It took a while and after the problem is solved, he is back to his normal sleeping pattern again.
I let him drink yomeishu though.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652530https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652530Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:26:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:25:25 GMT]]>I think it is better to consult the doctor rather than self medication. It is just my thought.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652528https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652528Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:25:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:16:37 GMT]]>

BeContented:

He sleeps at 1+am every day, sometimes 2+am .... yet still wake up at 4+am......that's why I'm concerned he's not getting enough rest.
:yikes: That's serious! If you don't mind, try melatonin from any pharmacy. It should help him to relax & sleep better. This is not sleeping pill so don't worry. The brand I bought is Nature's Essence 30tablets with 8 more free. I bought from Guardian & only take one tablet when I can't sleep well for more than a week.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652517https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652517Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:16:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:16:17 GMT]]>I think it is purely stress. Just relax for a while; may be without assessment books :evil: Or it could be work-related stress.[/quote]

Yeah I think it's stress. May b think too much. How about change sleeping pattern, sleep a bit later & see if he still wake up @ 4am?[/quote]

He sleeps at 1+am every day, sometimes 2+am .... yet still wake up at 4+am......that's why I'm concerned he's not getting enough rest.[/quote]

What about sleep early and do the work after 4 am? Have you tried?

One of my friend also could not sleep well for almost 3 months. The doctors told her that it should be because of stress. She went for the meditation class and now everything seems to be fine.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652516https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652516Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:16:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:06:51 GMT]]>

Flowermonaster:
HAPPYH:

[quote=\"BeContented\"]But my hubby no wee wee leh. He just toss around ...


And now, not just taking a toll on him....think I'm starting to get affected cos' I'll wake up too (but I do doze off after 30mins or so....)

I think it is purely stress. Just relax for a while; may be without assessment books :evil: Or it could be work-related stress.

Yeah I think it's stress. May b think too much. How about change sleeping pattern, sleep a bit later & see if he still wake up @ 4am?[/quote]He sleeps at 1+am every day, sometimes 2+am .... yet still wake up at 4+am......that's why I'm concerned he's not getting enough rest.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652506https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652506Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:06:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:02:20 GMT]]>

HAPPYH:
BeContented:

But my hubby no wee wee leh. He just toss around ...


And now, not just taking a toll on him....think I'm starting to get affected cos' I'll wake up too (but I do doze off after 30mins or so....)

I think it is purely stress. Just relax for a while; may be without assessment books :evil: Or it could be work-related stress.

Yeah I think it's stress. May b think too much. How about change sleeping pattern, sleep a bit later & see if he still wake up @ 4am?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652502https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652502Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:02:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:43:24 GMT]]>

BeContented:
But my hubby no wee wee leh. He just toss around ...


And now, not just taking a toll on him....think I'm starting to get affected cos' I'll wake up too (but I do doze off after 30mins or so....)
I think it is purely stress. Just relax for a while; may be without assessment books :evil: Or it could be work-related stress.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652465https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652465Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:43:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:31:19 GMT]]>But my hubby no wee wee leh. He just toss around …


And now, not just taking a toll on him…think I’m starting to get affected cos’ I’ll wake up too (but I do doze off after 30mins or so…)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652234https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652234Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:31:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:59:44 GMT]]>

pacetone:
I'm also having this \"intermittent sleep\" almost every night. I'll get up at least 2-3 times a night.

Stress or to go wee wee? I used to feel thirsty at night & drink lots of water before sleep. And resulted in getting up & go washroom 3 times a night. Really disrupted my sleep. I reduced my intake of fluid nowadays but occasionally still wake up 2 to 3 times a night to go wee wee! :faint:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652193https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652193Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:59:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:36:43 GMT]]>Will both gender face similar symptoms?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652171https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652171Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:36:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:21:39 GMT]]>I’m also having this "intermittent sleep" almost every night. I’ll get up at least 2-3 times a night.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652151https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652151Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:21:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:53:03 GMT]]>it hit me about mid 40s.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651936https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651936Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:53:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:48:40 GMT]]>Thanks. But also curious, this ‘age’ mentioned, what kind of age group is it? DH just hit 40, seems a little early …

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651933https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651933Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:48:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:50:24 GMT]]>It does come with age or when person is "troubled".

According to a TCM physician a friend consulted, sleep by 11pm to 2am at least. It is then the body shut down to release and clear toxins in the body. Upon waking, drink 4 cups of water (alkaline if possible, eg diamond filtered water), sip by sip. Take short naps whenever possible.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651926https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651926Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:50:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:49:24 GMT]]>Can try Melatonin, it promotes healthy sleep pattern. Can get from Guardian.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651925https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651925Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:49:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:59:23 GMT]]>

BeContented:
My DH hasn't been able to sleep through the night well for many months. He leads a healthy lifestyle, dun smoke and only drink occasionally. But somehow, at 4+am every morning, he would automatically wake up and could no longer go back to sleep till it's time for work at 6+am.


He has tried many ways.....sleep earlier, exercise, drink some wine before going to bed, got to bed very very late (after 1-2am) etc....but no matter how tired he is, he would just wake up at 4-5am. It's now taking a toll on him.

Anyone has experience or any advice? I also dunno how I can help him..... :sad:
I think it comes with age. I have the same problem. I remember my dad was like that too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651921https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651921Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:59:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inability to sleep through the night on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:24:59 GMT]]>Have you tried g3? A health fruit juice that helps to reduce sleeping problems. If you are interested to know more, can pm me. Cheers 

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651746https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/651746Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:24:59 GMT