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If your sleep has suffered since the recession started, have you taken any remedies to alleviate the sleeplessness (check all that apply)?

In our last SheSpeaks poll, we asked how your emotional state has changed since the recession began.  A whopping 40% of you (the #1 answer) said that you were more "stressed". 

With all of this additional stress, we wondered, are women losing sleep?  If you are losing sleep, what are you doing to try and get more of it?

We want to know.  Please share your thoughts!

No, I haven't lost any sleep (39.1%)

Yes, natural remedies (tea, yoga, meditation) (12.4%)

Yes, over-the-counter remedies (Advil PM etc.) (23.6%)

Yes, prescription remedies (9.5%)

Yes, but I haven't tried anything to try and get more sleep (23.8%)

If your sleep has suffered since the recession started, have you taken any remedies to alleviate the sleeplessness (check all that apply)?
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  • hdrake By hdrake
    on Apr 28, 2009  

    Just alot on my mind. Worried and scared about the future...........

  • happyd By happyd
    on Apr 28, 2009  

    I have taken all caffein and aspertame out of my diet. I sleep much better and have lost weight as well.

  • LollyAnn By LollyAnn
    on Apr 28, 2009  

    I am very fortunate and rarely have problems falling asleep.

  • pennsgal By pennsgal
    on Apr 28, 2009  

    I swear by homeopathic remedies and I have a great one for sleeplessness.(www.1800homeopathy.com) This recession is very stressful and I know I lay awake at night when I don't use my remedies and worry about what could be. We survived a scare at the beginning of the year, and now are facing more rough ecomomic pressures and perhaps another chance at lay off.

  • millerjb5 By millerjb5
    on Apr 29, 2009  

    I seem to frequently wake at 3 am and then have a hard time falling asleep, makes me exhausted the rest of the day.

  • BMDsMommy By BMDsMommy
    on Apr 29, 2009  

    I have a newborn, so sleep is minimal anyway! I am pretty much so tired when I get ready for bed that it doesn't take long until I am out!!!

  • bgerdau By bgerdau
    on Apr 29, 2009  

    I have always had problems falling asleep, it has nothing to do with the recession. I try to fit in some type of arobics, walk or some other excersise in the day and it helps out a little.

  • polinka By polinka
    on Apr 29, 2009  

    When I close my eyes I think about my craft projects and this is a best remedy,so many things to do.Try it !

  • mindymule By mindymule
    on Apr 29, 2009  

    Yes a nice hot bubble bath woth lavendar and candels to wisk all the troubles away

  • lughead13 By lughead13
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    I occassionally have sleeping issues...the reession causes me to worry about our future...especially right now being almost 7 months pregnant. Generally, I try a warm glass of milk or chamomile tea before bed, which helps better than most other remedies.