Questions about Benadryl for detoxing and sleep aids...

I took two last night, mostly because I needed sleep desperately (sleep has been rough between nerve/bone pain in my shins and insomnia. Plus, my landlord is now doing construction and I had to listen to drills, hammering, loud music, etc all weekend. My nerves were shot.) It is listed as a detox method, and I was told that it helps with tinnitus as well.

It did help with sleeping, although I do still feel pretty sluggish and spacey lol (I've always been really sensitive to anything that can cause drowsiness.) I woke up a few times during the night with pain, but was really too drowsy and fell back to sleep right away. Makes me think I should really do something to help me sleep.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a sleep aid? Not looking for anything addictive or prescribed; something natural.

Also, does anyone else use Benadryl as a detox? I'm pretty sure I'm still herxing, as it did help with the tinnitus and nerve pain in my teeth. Not sure I really like the thought of using it other than sporadically.

Trav, it's listed on the tiredoflyme detox list. I carry it in case of an "emergency" ie, herxing at work. I took it last night for the first time for Lyme stuff. I desperately need to get this neuro stuff under control.

Girlie said...
I see it is in the tiredoflyme detox list...but no explanation how it works...

I know...weird, right? It said for herx induced headaches. I thought it could be used for tinnitus, but I think I got that confused with Claritin ugh

I took some benadryl last night for sleep.

When my sleep issues were out of hand I used something I found that was suggested by Stephen Buhner.
Cannabis 1 hr. before bedtime
liquid melatonin under the tongue
benadryl

When I researched benadryl, I opted for substituting other things.

Tryptophan, Valerian, Theanine

What he now recommends is the herb Ashawanga before bedtime.

I have some, but just can't seem to remember to fix it with some chamomile tea.