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My Sleep Essentials
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items These are some of my current must haves to try and get better sleep while navigating perimenopause
One of my nightly supplements to help with sleep
Vitamatic Magnesium Glycinate 500mg - 180 Veg
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Being in perimenopause, this has helped tremendously with some of my symptoms. I take it at night at bedtime as well
Estroven Complete Multi-Symptom, 84 Count
I have started mouth taping at night and I find that I am sleeping better and feeling more rested when I wake up in the morning
OK TAPE Kinesiology Tape, Pink, 2in x 16.4ft
I use these when I’m feeling more stuffy than usual either due to allergies or dryness from the home heating
Actually Modern Inhale Nasal Strips - Purple
This is a great addition, or alternative if you can’t swallow pills. Spray on the bottoms of your feet. I will do this if I’m having a bout of insomnia and my magnesium pills aren’t cutting it for the time being
Pure Magnesium Oil Spray 8oz - Extra Strength
I switched to silk pillowcases over a year ago and never looked backs it’s better for your hair health and skin health
Love's cabin Satin Pillowcase for Hair and Skin (Dark Gray, 20x30 inches) Similar to Silk Pillow Cases, Pillow Cases Queen Size Set of 2 - Satin Cooling Pillow Covers with Envelope Closure
A fan is a MUST for me, not only for white noise aspect, but because I’m in Perimenopause and deal with hot flashes and night sweats. I run my fan every night even during the summer with the AC on My fan is a non-negotiable for me
Comfort Zone 12" Table Fan, 3 Speed, White
This my newest bedtime add-on I drape it over my arms (side sleeper here) and I woke up feeling like I slept amazing! As someone that suffers from anxiety, it def helped me feel calmer
Wemore 7lbs Weighted Lap Blanket, Light Grey
Yes, this is for shoulders, however I purchased this to lay over my eyes, it is weighted so it adds a little bit of pressure (I bought 2lbs) and gives me the relaxed feeling and helps calm my brain and blacks out any light and I find I fall asleep fa...
MAXTID Weighted Shoulder Wrap
We currently own a couple sets of Berkshire sheets. I absolutely love them. Super soft, wash/dry well, and my husband doesn’t mind them which is a plus
Berkshire Velvetsoft Sheet Set with Extra Pillowcases
If I’m having night where sharing sheets with my hubby is making me super sweaty due to my hot flashes/night sweats, I will use a separate blanket and Berkshire blankets are the only kind we own because of how much I love them.
Berkshire Blanket & Home VelvetLoft Blanket - Full/Queen
My allergy doctor suggested getting pillow protectors to help with allergies
AllerEase Ultimate Cotton Allergy and Bedbug Protection Zippered Machine Washable Pillow Protector, Standard/Queen
Knee pillow for when my hips are bothersome since I am a side sleeper
Contour Legacy Leg & Knee Foam Support Pillow