Struggle to sleep while taking Prednisone? The Solution I Swear By!

Oh Prednisone.  Thank you for zapping away my inflammation but man, you really know how to give a girl some sleepless nights.

Prednisone has some hairy side effects such as swelling of joints (for me it’s my knees), racing heart-rate, mood-swings, depression, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, and those are just to name a few.  But in my case, the biggest nuisance of them all is lack of sleep.

Trying to sleep while taking Prednisone is comical.  I lay my head down feeling exhausted, then suddenly I don’t feel tired at all.  My mind begins to race.  I go through tasks I need to get done for the next day, then I start thinking about little stresses in life, and before I know it I’m going over my entire life and what things I need to do and what goals I need to achieve. 

I’ve never done cocaine, but I feel like Prednisone messes with your head in a similar way—giggling.  It can make you feel nutty!  And I don’t know about you, but if I don’t get a solid 8 hours of sleep, I don’t function.

Since I have been on Prednisone many times because of my Crohn’s Disease diagnosis, this time around when it was prescribed, I was determined to find a solution to the sleepless nights.

Enter essential oils.

That’s right kids, get yourself some “Peace & Calming II” essential oil by Young Living!  And when you get it, kiss the bottle and say thank you for its magical ability to put you into a lovely slumber. 

This product has been my saving grace and anyone who has difficulty sleeping should use this!  I have NEVER been able to sleep while taking Prednisone and this product stepped right in to ease me into glorious rest.

So!  How do I use this miracle of an essential oil blend?

First, always remember that a little goes a long way in the world of essential oils and always use a carrier oil when applying oils topically. 

Here’s how I apply:

1. Use a carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil and place two drops in the palm of your hand.
2. Place two drops of “Peace & Calming II” in the palm of your hand and rub the mixture together.
3. Rub on the bottom of your feet and make sure you get the bottom of all of your toes, especially your big toe.
4. Repeat on the other foot.
5. Once both feet have the oil applied, place another drop in the palm of your hand.
6. Rub your hands together in a clockwise motion and inhale the delicious fragrance 3 times.
7. Finally, get yourself in bed, close your eyes and in about 10-15 minutes you will be transported into sleepy land.

You’re welcome 🙂

When I apply, I do it while I sit on the edge of my bed.  Once application is finished, I turn off my lamp and doze off.  Make sure you apply right before you’re ready to get your dreams on.

Now, of course, depending on the amount of prednisone you’re on, sleep can be extra difficult.  The higher the dose the more problematic counting sheep can be.  When I was on a high dose of Prednisone, I found that even with the oil I would wake up after two straight hours of sleep.  If this happens, reapply and it will put you back to sleep. 

Anytime you wake up, reapply.  I am now on 30mg of Prednisone and sleep about 5-6 hours straight!  Just miraculous!

I hope this works for you as well as it did for me.  Comment below if you have any questions!  And share any tips you have for sleeping while taking Prednisone.

*If you are interested in using essential oils, which I highly recommend because of the therapeutic benefits, I suggest purchasing the Premium Starter Kit.  This is what I purchased once I became interested and it changed the game for me.  The kit comes with a diffuser, 11 samples of essential oils and an array of other fun wellness products.  Click here to get your kit!

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