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Posted 7/18/2013 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Major insomnia here. Which one is the better choice? 10mg Atarax, benadryl or zoplicone? Trying to stay away from the benzos.
Posted 7/19/2013 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't heard of any of those options, but my ND just recommended that I take magnesium to help with insominia. I think it's helping.
Posted 7/19/2013 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Buhner recommends ashwaganda and motherwort for sleep issues. Also some use melatonin.
Posted 7/20/2013 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Although its got sugar 2tbs. Of black strap molasses is loaded with mag and does the trick every time for me. I got the idea from my aunt who suffered for 20 years with Lyme and she firmly believes it saved her.
Posted 7/20/2013 8:13 AM (GMT 0)
Those are some good options. I already take magnesium though i think im taking a low dose. How much should i take for sleep. I heard it could give u the runs if u take too much.
Posted 7/20/2013 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
Yes it can!! But you should still take it to 'bowel tolerance'. That means to slowly build up the amount of magnesium that you are taking until it causes loose stools, then back down one dose (pill) and you have your tolerated dose.

You can also try taking melatonin and valerian as well. Start off with low doses and increase slightly to find the dose you need.
Posted 7/20/2013 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I will definitely try the magnesium to tolerance. I love the immediate effects of melatonin but it doesnt last. I wake up throughout the night. Valerian was okay but made me feel weird the next day, also im on a tiny dose of celexa so not sure if i can mix them.
Posted 7/20/2013 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
What dose of melatonin are you taking? I need to take a rather large dose - 10 mgs - and they also have an extended release melatonin that you could try.
Posted 7/20/2013 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Im taking 3 mg. My problem is not really tiredness. My thoughts are constantly racing, I can even feel my eyeballs moving with the thoughts. Do you feel groggy the next morning after taking 10mg??
Posted 7/20/2013 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
I've always done well with the 10 mgs of melatonin, although that's too much for others. No grogginess or other issues.

You may have to consider using a prescription sleep med, although I would encourage you to get a 24 hour saliva test for your adrenals first, as malfunctioning adrenals can really mess up a person's sleep!

If you would like to check out more about adrenals before submitting to having them tested, here is a site that I have used extensively for not only my adrenal information, but for thyroid info as well: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/
Posted 7/21/2013 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Sleep issues can be caused by a variety of things. Is your insomnia 1. inability to fall asleep or 2. can fall asleep but can't stay asleep?

To answer your question, I'd take Atarax. Never heard of the last one, it must be from another country.
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