Originally Posted by
Doc Alan
One of these topics is a "Health Issue" - diabetes, which is truly a universal disease, affecting around 240 million worldwide, so if the diagnosis is correct, you're not alone. Undoubtedly you need to see the doctor ( no disrespect to Practice Nurses, they play an essential role ).
Insomnia is rightly in this section, because it's also very common, but not necessarily serious. Indeed, worrying about it can make it worse! Sleeping tablets should not be taken without good reason - they can be addictive, cause daytime sleepiness, rebound insomnia on stopping, and may cause problems with driving or machine use.
It can be self-limiting ( jet lag, stress, shift work).
We need less sleep as we age.
Depression, grief and anxiety may cause insomnia.
Many drugs can cause it - caffeine, nicotine withdrawal, alcohol among others.
Pain, tinnitus, asthma, and other treatable conditions may contribute.
Here's the suggestions to help :-
* No daytime naps
* Don't go to bed until you feel sleepy
* Keep a room for sleep - don't eat or work in it
* Less caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or late eating / exercise ( sexual activity is good, however )
* Music and relaxation should help
Obviously, all of these comments can't apply to every single member!
) ... but try as I might - and I DID - I just couldn't sleep ... and lay in bed tossing and turning.
for a few hours, I invariably waken up drenched in sweat ... something I've long-believed is normally more symptomatic among the "fairer" sex at a certain age. But I've aready GONE through the so-called male menopause ... it's been a while since my 'mid life crisis' - if, indeed, I ever had one!
frequently - which doesn't exactly help matters.
Sometimes, though - especially now the (dare I say?) milder Spring weather is upon us - I feel too hot ... and, as already mentioned, perspire profusely. Throughout the 17 years I lived on my own - being a 'fresh air fiend' - I habitually had the window open whilst I slept. But nowadays, I tend to keep it shut for Myrna's sake because Filipinos are accustomed to warmer temperatures. 
... Being a keen cyclist since the age of nine, I thought nothing of covering upwards of 20 miles on a regular daily basis for many, many years - a keep fit practice I continued until well-after I'd retired ... right into my 60s. But advancing deafness, has kinda put the scuppers on this great form of exercise for me - because Myrna fears (with considerable justification, it has to be said!) that my hearing difficulties render me vulnerable on today's busy roads. Resultedly, my weight has risen by almost 2 st. over the equivalent number of years ... and my collar size has gone from its normal 16 1/2" to an 18" ... although I still wouldn't consider myself as anything like fat for my 6ft. 1" height 
... just that my most of my 36"-girth trousers feel tight at the waist! 
, so much Alan, for the handy health tips ... and for coming "to the rescue" once again on important medical issues as always. 
- albeit, hardly unexpectedly, I suppose 
- attracted little in the way of response in spite of being viewed no fewer than 61 times so far! 
... never thought of that, Pete. 
Could well be the root cause. And thanks for your tip about the radio ... with some soothing classical music as an added bonus, perhaps. 
... the dross I have left after subsidising H.M. Government in visa fees, could easily fit into my sporan. 
... ME too, oddly enough!
