muffinmom Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've cut out caffeine, been going to bed early. I sleep until 2ish, then I'm wide awake for hours. I am addressing some adrenal issues, but I just need some sleep asap. I've tried melatonin--leaves me way too groggy the next day, even small amounts. ideas, anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonersl Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 My husband takes Valerian with decent results. I hope your insomnia gets better soon. Shannon in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 5-htp will help replenish your serotonin levels, which are likely depleted. Add the valerian (I buy Nature's Way valerian w/bee balm) and passion flower. I heard a dr recommend this for women with sleep issues and it cured me of insomnia for a year. I just started this up last week, as my serotonin got depleted again.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Ambien. The gift of the gods. Seriously there are lots of things you can try. Regular exercise Do not exercise within 2 hours of your normal bed time Develop a sleep schedule and stick to it. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day - even weekends Do not use the bed for anything but sleep and teA. Cut out sugar and caffeine Eat a bed time snack I can not take melatonin because it keeps me awake. Valerian is great for mild insomnia. It has a funky smell that you may have to get past. Some OTC medications work wonders for people. You might want to try Unisom. Some insomniacs take a Benedryl or two or even a hit of Nyquil. Good luck. I hope you get it figured out really soon. Once insomnia becomes chronic your life revolves around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I use Calm (magnesium), benadryl, and White Dove Sleep (tincture). They all work well for me, and I'm always rotating what I use. Yesterday I was at the health food store looking at all of the sleep aid remedies, wondering if there was a product I ought to try. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 A drop of majorum essential oil on each side of my pillow helps me. Even if it takes a while to work, it smells nice so I keep lying there instead of getting grumpy and getting up. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckens Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Cal/Mag supplement at bedtime (but one not also containing vitamin D or zinc) Yeast-Cleanse by Soloray (check vitamin stores). Don't know why, but it helps me sleep (I guess because too much yeast can cause insomnia?) (about 2 caps/night) http://www.amazon.com/Solaray-Yeast-Cleanse-180-capsules/dp/B00014DJZI avoid taking vitamins (B, C, D etc.) after around noon avoid coffee after noon exercise, especially strength-training/weight-lifting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Some insomniacs take a Benedryl or two or even a hit of Nyquil. Good luck. I hope you get it figured out really soon. Once insomnia becomes chronic your life revolves around it. Great idea! I have had between 0 and 3 hours of sleep a night for weeks. I then take a 2-3 hour nap in the morning (after the kids are up and on the bus or started on schoolwork), which totally messes up my day. Plus, I am always tired. I'm going to try that tonight to see if I can get out of this horrible cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Keep in mind that they have reformulated OTC Benedryl. It used to be my go to for those odd nights. Now I have to be careful because if I take more than one it hypes me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Cal/Mag supplement at bedtime (but one not also containing vitamin D or zinc) Yeast-Cleanse by Soloray (check vitamin stores). Don't know why, but it helps me sleep (I guess because too much yeast can cause insomnia?) (about 2 caps/night) http://www.amazon.com/Solaray-Yeast-Cleanse-180-capsules/dp/B00014DJZI avoid taking vitamins (B, C, D etc.) after around noon avoid coffee after noon exercise, especially strength-training/weight-lifting[/QUOTe hmmm...I've been taking high doses of vitamin d at night (dr's orders...the high dosage part) for several weeks. think I'll rethink that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Keep in mind that they have reformulated OTC Benedryl. It used to be my go to for those odd nights. Now I have to be careful because if I take more than one it hypes me up. I'm going to use Nyquil to break this cycle, which is caused by worrying and turned into a habit. It is the only good thing about having a bad cold because it makes me deliciously sleepy. So it should work. I am so glad you posted about this because I didn't think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 hmmm...I've been taking high doses of vitamin d at night (dr's orders...the high dosage part) for several weeks. think I'll rethink that. Yes, I'd try to do your high dose in the morning, first thing when you get up, instead. See if that helps. (I take 5000 units, but if I forget, I wait till the next morning) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Ambien. It makes the difference between some sleep and no sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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