Night Elf Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I take Ambien for insomnia. It doesn't help me fall asleep, only stay asleep. However, I'd like to get off of it completely. I still need something to help me sleep. I've tried Benadryl and Melatonin. Regular doses don't help and I'm not sure how high I can go on those. What other supplements are there to help me sleep? I feel ready to order something but don't know where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Have you tried increased exercise? That's been a big help to me when I have trouble falling asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I use this when I have trouble sleeping - two before bed and I'm usually pretty good for the night. http://www.amazon.com/Source-Naturals-NutraSleep-40-Tablets/dp/B00020I7M6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404942308&sr=8-1&keywords=nutrasleep+40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Natural zzz's works like a champ for me - Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Could it be also a hormone issue? Maybe low on progesterone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I like this supplement: http://www.iherb.com/Country-Life-Gluten-Free-GABA-Relaxer-Rapid-Release-90-Tablets/1671#p=1&oos=1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=country%20life%20gaba%20relaxer&rc=81&sr=null&ic=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Natural Calm every morning in my water bottle for the day. Saved my sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Valerian root helps a lot of people. It actually kept me awake though. But then, many things do the opposite for me that they do for everybody else. Right now, I am taking generic Unisom (doxylamine). It is supposed to be a bit stronger than diphenhydramine, which is the active ingredient in Benadryl (if I spelled it right, lol). I took the generic Benadryl for a long time, and sometimes still alternate between it and the Unisom. I also take an extra dose of magnesium and some melatonin about an hour before bed. Still doesn't always help. Mine is hormone related due to hysterectomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Natural Calm every morning in my water bottle for the day. Saved my sleep. I also take Natural Calm daily but I mix a heaping 1/2 teaspoon in about 8 oz. of cold water of an evening right before my shower & bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 My doctor thinks the insomnia is linked to my bipolar 2 disorder since it's a common thing. I told DH I was going to order a few different things to try so I thank you for your suggestions. I'll give them a try. I need to figure this out before school for my dd starts back next month when I have to wake at 6:30am every morning feeling rested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Exercise every morning. Avoid caffeine after noon. If I don't follow these rules myself, I will have problems sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 When you said you've taken melatonin, was it a pill that you swallow or the sublingual kind that dissolves in your mouth? I found the sublingual kind really works for me, but the pill version didn't do a thing. And as far as I know, melatonin is safe in high doses. I've tried between 1 and 5 mg depending on my stress level at any given time, and they all worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainViewHS Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 When you said you've taken melatonin, was it a pill that you swallow or the sublingual kind that dissolves in your mouth? I found the sublingual kind really works for me, but the pill version didn't do a thing. And as far as I know, melatonin is safe in high doses. I've tried between 1 and 5 mg depending on my stress level at any given time, and they all worked fine. This is me exactly! Only the sublingual at 3mg works. Any swallowed pill type doesn't do anything. I take mine about an hour before I want to be asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Just wanted to add, that if you try valerian, be warned that it smells like stinky, dirty gym socks, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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