Best Sleep aid?

[jww13]

Anyone have experience using sleep aids? Tell me what works and what doesn't.

Any natural supplements that wouldn't be harmful to take over extended periods of time? I'd rather stay away from prescription drugs if possible.

thanks

[ryuage]

I would check out aka23's journal has some information on various types of sleep aids or even running a search.

[BlingMeter]

i used walgreens version ofi think the tyulonal pm ( sorry i cant type im up to late). i just doubled up on the dosages and i felt nice :) didnt feel tired in the morning. cost me like 3$ for a week supply on doulbe dosgae

[Teh BDK]

Quite honestly...a really big meal will put me to sleep faster than any drug you shove down my throat.

So I cast my vote for satiety.


Other than that, the best sleep aid I've found is plain old benedryl. I have allergies and live in the sticks too, so I get a double benefit out of them.

[Dirt]

Ambien and Imovane are good prescription sleeping pills (I believe the generic names are zolpidem and zolpiclone). As far as supplements go melatonin works for some people as does valerian root to some degree, but neither is particularly sedating or all that effective. For what it's worth I had more side effects from melatonin than I ever noticed from Imovane so I wouldn't neccessarily believe that something OTC is your best alternative. I don't find that any over the counter sleeping pills provide help for insomnia. Antihistamines in general do not make me sleepy and that is what the vast majority of OTC sleeping pills consist of so if you respond similarly to them you will ultimately be frustrated. In all honesty I'd advise you to address your sleeping issues by first following some of these steps below before you medicate/self medicate.

1. Eliminate all light sources from your room while you sleep. In short, cover all digital clocks, light leaks from windows, etc. Technically any significant source of light can disrupt hormone if you are particularly sensitive to external cues.

2. Try to go to sleep at the same time every night.

3. Avoid your sleeping area for any activities other than sleep or sex. It is best not to nap, read, watch tv, etc. in your bed or bedroom.

4. Try to relax in the hour previous before you attempt to sleep ie. don't run a marathon and expect to go to sleep immediately following it.

Also, I don't know the details as to why you want to take something for sleep, but realize sleep problems requiring drugs should only be those of significant length and severity. If you're laying in bed 30-45 minutes every night before falling asleep it honestly isn't worth it to be using medications or supplements because you'll do more harm than good. Also, the problem should be of a significant length, ie. several weeks in time or more, not just a few days. That's just my 2 cents, I'm not a doctor, but I've taken pretty much every medication or supplement you can take for sleep.

[J450n]

A whisky on the rocks.. ;)

[Y2A]

Valerian Root

[ryuage]

I tried this sleep stack from the vitaminshoppe that worked well.

[BigNic]

Anyone have experience using sleep aids? Tell me what works and what doesn't.

Any natural supplements that wouldn't be harmful to take over extended periods of time? I'd rather stay away from prescription drugs if possible.

thanks

Id follow ryus advice. Hes always tired. Especially when i wanna cuddle. tuttut