I am currently in Halls of Residence at university. Although I am with likeminded girls who I am sharing with (same ages of 20-24) who do like to go out sometimes but mainly just get on and study like me, there are sadly, as to be expected, many have arrived from school in other blocks and can be very immature. They think its party central, especially since it's Freshers week.
Problem is because my course is quite intensive, plus I have to do placement in a hospital in November, they put my starting date in the same week as Freshers. This cant be helped, but it's a nightmare, cos all of the little wannabe party teens use it as an excuse to go out EVERY night so far, and come back at say 2am, congregate near our block and start screaming.
I have always been a light sleeper, and was discussing with a flatmate of mine tonight how I just cant sleep at night here with this environment. We both reckoned it was because I lived in the country for 15 years of my life and everything was dead quiet, and I "adapted" to this.
My sleeping since arriving has been terrible. The other night, I only got one hours sleep due to a 04:30 party and previously drunks had again been shouting and screaming in the early hours. I had to call the night warden as it was so bad. This is affecting my lectures. Thankfully I didnt have any today, but ended up falling asleep for 2 hours in the afternoon as I was so lethargic. I need to be on top form for my course as I am a student nurse.
I used my iPod earphones which are wax based the other night and they did help a bit. I fell asleep in them, but I think that was because I didnt sleep the previous night. Otherwise despite the fact they are great at blocking out noise, they are a tad uncomfy, which puts me off wearing them at night.
I try and take Chlorpromazine tablets to help me sleep but they make me drowsy and lack concentration the next day. I have disclosed I am taking this in my health declaration, but am wondering how effective actual sleeping tablets are, either prescribed or over the counter. Do they have any side effects? A bit concerned as well incase I have to mention it to my tutors, and they may think "oh you're supposed to be a student nurse, you shouldnt be taking that".
I need something or anything thats going to knock me out for the whole night and let me wake up feeling fine. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any tips?
Problem is because my course is quite intensive, plus I have to do placement in a hospital in November, they put my starting date in the same week as Freshers. This cant be helped, but it's a nightmare, cos all of the little wannabe party teens use it as an excuse to go out EVERY night so far, and come back at say 2am, congregate near our block and start screaming.
I have always been a light sleeper, and was discussing with a flatmate of mine tonight how I just cant sleep at night here with this environment. We both reckoned it was because I lived in the country for 15 years of my life and everything was dead quiet, and I "adapted" to this.
My sleeping since arriving has been terrible. The other night, I only got one hours sleep due to a 04:30 party and previously drunks had again been shouting and screaming in the early hours. I had to call the night warden as it was so bad. This is affecting my lectures. Thankfully I didnt have any today, but ended up falling asleep for 2 hours in the afternoon as I was so lethargic. I need to be on top form for my course as I am a student nurse.
I used my iPod earphones which are wax based the other night and they did help a bit. I fell asleep in them, but I think that was because I didnt sleep the previous night. Otherwise despite the fact they are great at blocking out noise, they are a tad uncomfy, which puts me off wearing them at night.
I try and take Chlorpromazine tablets to help me sleep but they make me drowsy and lack concentration the next day. I have disclosed I am taking this in my health declaration, but am wondering how effective actual sleeping tablets are, either prescribed or over the counter. Do they have any side effects? A bit concerned as well incase I have to mention it to my tutors, and they may think "oh you're supposed to be a student nurse, you shouldnt be taking that".
I need something or anything thats going to knock me out for the whole night and let me wake up feeling fine. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any tips?