Insomnia

AspenDan
AspenDan Posts: 703 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
I work overnights which is fine, but two days a week I like to have a somewhat normal sleep night..but I often just can't sleep..I'm considering taking something those days. Would any of you recommend from personal experience, melatonin, ambien, or smoking marijuana?

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  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    When I worked third shift, it was easier just to get used to seeing people only in the evenings. Trying to adjust my sleep schedule to "normal" for the weekends was a fiasco on the weekends that carried over into the next work week.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Why not just keep your body on its work schedule?
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    Since you're in the happy state of Colorado, if you've got it, smoke it. But just remember to lock the snacks up, or be sure to log them.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    It is better to stay on the same schedule every day -- better for overall health and other things as well.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Google "sleep hygiene" and you will find some ideas to get you started.

    The best thing that you can do is to maintain a somewhat consistent sleep schedule.

    I've had very scary experiences with Ambien, as have many other people that I know. It tends to work well at first and then not so much.

    The best, simplest over-the-counter answer is Benedryl. I combine that with a very low-dose Melatonin. Of course you should run this by your doctor, and if you continue to have problems, see a sleep specialist.
  • futuremanda
    futuremanda Posts: 816 Member
    Another vote for keeping a consistent sleep schedule.
  • NJGamerChick
    NJGamerChick Posts: 467 Member
    As someone who has dealt with pretty steady insomnia since a very young age (think preschool), I am all for getting sleep every moment you can. Medications and OTC things never worked for me, but have given me some really gnarly side effects, including even worse insomnia (who knew sleeping pills actually can keep you from sleeping?) and put me into emotional distress. I'd run the list of side effects, but I'll spare you.
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