Melatonin pills

It will work for a while but I experienced TERRIBLE nightmares so I would wake up feeling on edge.

Try homeopathic Calms Forte or 5-HTP.

Also, "shut down" any electronics about 45 minutes before bed time.

I've tried and have had mixed results as well. I have a sleep problem where I don't get effective REM, so I've tried lots of things.

I woke up sleeping the opposite way in my bed twice (like my head where my feet usually are), which both totally cracked me up and confused the *kitten* of me when i woke up both times.

They didn't work for me.

Hey Emmy!!! I take them almost every night! They help me fall asleep, sleep more deeply, and I wake up before my alarm almost every day. In terms of sleeping pills they are natural, easy on your liver and system, and my personal source for deep peaceful sleep. I cannot reccommend them more highly than that. I spoke to a sleep specialist last week at a work function and she told me that it is a bad idea to take a pill every day so I have been trying to cut back and it has also not been a problem, I don't feel like I am addicted to them. Try them, they are cheap and safe and a WAY better alternative to any other crap you can plug in your body for sleep!! My hubbie takes them too...he used to take tylenol PM and that stuff freaks me out it is so hard on your organs on a regular basis like that. Hubbs had no problem transitioning to Melatonin either..... Good luck!!!!!!!!!

Melatonin is the bodies response to darkness, part of the circadian rhythm. When the body is exposed to prolonged darkness, your body releases this hormone naturally from the pineal glad to make you tired, so that youll go to sleep. This is why humans are diurnal, or active during the day time (opposite of nocturnal). A lot of pharmacies sell these, including the one I work at. I have heard mixed results from patients, but on paper this drug should help. It wont be as affective as Zolpidem (ambien), but its worth a shot. Its also to take a fair amount of prep if you are having trouble sleeping. Dont use a computer, ipod, phone, tablet, or TV .5 prior to the desired sleep time. Very low impact, low volume activities are best, such as reading or crossword puzzles. Also if he is feeling to stressed out during his day, he needs to find some outlets earlier in the day, such as working out, maybe a relaxing hobby, or even just talking it out. Also some peopel have a hard time sleeping depending on when they eat, so maybe give at least 4 hours between meals and sleep.

Just a couple of suggestions, might help some

Melatonin tends to help people fall asleep, but it's not a cure for STAYING asleep. Usually those are different problems, kwim? I would try the other suggestions in the thread, if that is his problem. They say that people who can't STAY asleep usually have concerns that are bothering them, mind racing, that kind of thing-- so maybe he needs someone to talk to about something, things of that nature.
Best of luck!

OTC melatonin can be helpful for occasional insomnia, but from my research taking it long-term can have adverse effects (ie, your body makes less because it's used to getting it from another source. Please 2x check, as I am not an official reference source!)

Ambien - I've taken it on and off for years. Used to take Lunesta, but Ambien proved to be much less expensive since it came out in generic first. Just be careful: the stories about sleep walking, sleep eating, etc are true. Don't take it if you might have to get up before the 8 hours is up!!

My personal recommendation? Try catnip! Yeah, I'm being serious. It doesn't affect people like our feline friends. Catnip tea tastes similar to chamomile (mild) and acts as a natural sedative (and fever reducer, too, actually). You can find it in some store teas (Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer has it). I used to grow some myself (careful, one plant wants to take over the garden!) and dry it, then make my own tea bags. I liked to blend it half and half with other herbal/fruit teas like peach!

I use Melatonin about once a week to help me rest. It has always helped me-- No nightmares or anything over here.

I'd also recommend having a 'lights off' hour or so before bed. No computers, overhead lights. Etc. No playing angry birds or staring at a movie... The dim lightingY will help prepare your body for rest.

Also, developing a routine can help. Certain things that let your body know its time to wind down.

How dare you sleep with my fiance!!!! how else would you know he plays angry birds in bed............hehe




and thanks everyone I will take these suggestions home to my fiance!!

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