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Sleep issues

Zoezlk

Hi all

Any advice for broken sleep? My daughter is 5 and on 6ml of melatonin, it doesn't seem to be working any longer... she takes 3-5 hours to go to sleep and wakes the while night through, we end up going downstairs anywhere between 12 midnight and 3.30AM - she kicks off massively to go downstairs and I usually take her as she would wake the rest of the house if I didn't

 Is there any other option than melatonin for a 5 year old? 

Appreciate your help 

Zoe 

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  • Hi Zoe, 
    I'm sorry your daughter is struggling with sleep. I know from experience that it will be impacting her, and it sounds difficult for you too. 

    I've always struggled with falling and staying asleep. My dreams are frequent and vivid, and I often wake up immediately after they end. I'm afraid I don't have a solution yet for the insomnia. I would ask the questions about sleep hygene - what's the bedtime routine like etc - but imagine if your daughter is taking melatonin that you've been through all of that. Sorry not to be able to help, but just wanted to say I understand your daughter's side of this struggle. I hope things settle down for her as she gets a bit older, but I know that won't be much comfort right now. If I do find a solution, I'll try to let you know :)

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  • Hi Zoe, 
    I'm sorry your daughter is struggling with sleep. I know from experience that it will be impacting her, and it sounds difficult for you too. 

    I've always struggled with falling and staying asleep. My dreams are frequent and vivid, and I often wake up immediately after they end. I'm afraid I don't have a solution yet for the insomnia. I would ask the questions about sleep hygene - what's the bedtime routine like etc - but imagine if your daughter is taking melatonin that you've been through all of that. Sorry not to be able to help, but just wanted to say I understand your daughter's side of this struggle. I hope things settle down for her as she gets a bit older, but I know that won't be much comfort right now. If I do find a solution, I'll try to let you know :)

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