However, I have been dealing with terrible insomnia for the past four years. It started with a job change from days to nights. I have struggled with sleep for many years, although not like this current insomnia. I slept just fine when working 9 to 5.

I never thought it could be because of the ‘time of day’ I was taking thyroid medication causing the insomnia. But I believe that might be the answer. I ran across this information in a book recently and had an epiphany! I thought this must be why I have been struggling so much with insomnia!
I have always taken it around 5/5:30 in the afternoon. It just seemed to work well for my schedule, and I’ve always felt good, so I have done that for many years.

I have tried so many things to help. Most don’t really work, but some do at times, like NyQuil or over the counter sleep aides. This last year I have taken Ambien many nights which does help but is really only a band aide. I know ultimately, these things are not the answer for healthy, good quality sleep.
Also, been told many times it could be coffee – I don’t drink it anymore so there’s that, or people like to say is because of menopause. I don’t think so. It just seems like something else not right and causing the insomnia.

So, I am going to start slowly shifting my dose to at night before bed as that seems to work well for some people. If that doesn’t work, I’ll try taking it in the morning, and just continue with trial and error until I find the optimal time of day. Recently saw a sleep doctor, have not had any testing yet. Also. I bought a book called Sleep Fix, which has helped shed some light on this. Please share any thoughts anyone might have. Just want to sleep again! This has been a really rough 4 years!

Hi Sarah,
I’m considering doing as you mention, switching my synthroid intake at night. It’s brutal to go without proper sleep and life demands, you continue to function. Can you share an update how the switch went?