Susan in TN Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 ...but I have been sleeping so much better in the past week eating some dark chocolate (70% or 85%) before bed. I was having difficulty waking in the early morning and not being able to fall back asleep, but since I've been eating chocolate I've slept all night. I'm still having some general anxiety during the day, but at least sleep deprivation isn't adding to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Dark chocolate is a source of magnesium, which can help with sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I can't do chocolate at night or I'm restless all night long. Actually, I shouldn't do chocolate at all because I'm allergic, but I cheat on occasion knowing full well that I'll pay the price. I do take magnesium in the afternoon and evenings. My sleep has been much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hurray for finding something that works! I've noticed that a lot of foods and supplements that are supposedly great (or bad) for something-or-other vary quite a bit with individuals. For example, milk products keep me up at night. Chamomile makes dh jittery. Lavender makes dd itch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hurray for finding something that works! I've noticed that a lot of foods and supplements that are supposedly great (or bad) for something-or-other vary quite a bit with individuals. For example, milk products keep me up at night. Chamomile makes dh jittery. Lavender makes dd itch. Chamomile does the same thing to me. If I drink chamomile tea before bed, I can (usually) get to sleep okay, but I wake up with the jitters 2-3 hours later, and it takes me an hour or two to fall asleep again. This just started within the last year. Before that, chamomile worked as a sleep aid/relaxant for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 AMDG My daughter and I have a square of 70% (with a glass of strawberry water) and I really do think it helps me sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirth Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 You could try some pumpkin seeds (also rich in Mg) instead and see if they have the same relaxing effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Dark chocolate is a source of magnesium, which can help with sleep. Well, now that makes sense. Our family tends toward magnesium deficiency for some reason - we keep a supply of Epsom salts on hand, but of course it never occurs to me when I'm the one having a sleep problem! And speaking of pumpkin seeds - I have two pumpkins on my counter right now just taken from the garden today. I'll have to try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That's why you have it with wine, duh! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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