Sleeping remedies

Alright well lately I've been completely off any AD's or AA's for my anxiety/depression.  I've been dealing with some really rough emotional mood swings though and I think a lot of it has to do with how little sleep I'm getting lately, and even when I do sleep it's only for like an hour at a clip.  I've been trying to take 3 mg of melatonin at night to get some sleep but it doesn't really seem to help all that much.

Anyone have any recommendations for some sleeping prob techniques or maybe medications?  I don't want anything that I'm going to become dependent on or addicted to.  Just something that maybe I could take 2-3 times a week to just make sure I'm getting enough sleep/rest.  Because I'm constantly tired and the fact that I can't get good sleep I think is really taking a toll on my moods lately.

Try a herbal combination of Valerian Root and Passion Flower (as long as you are not on any other meds).  Gently non addicting.  Does not knock you out but aids in relaxation.  Fairly affordable.  Soloray brand makes a sleep formula that has quite a few calming herbs.  Worth checking out.

Gem

 

Scaredy Cat said...
Hi Mike! Have you tried Melatonin? It is naturally produced by our bodies anyway, and aids in winding down and setting the internal clock for sleep.

Find it at the health food store, and take a couple hours before bedtime. Try to be consistent in taking it shortly before you want to sleep and your body will respond best to it.

Sleep well,
S.C.

lolll hahaha we love you scaredy but that was pretty funny cause he already mentioned taking melatonin

try this thing called ZMA mike, it's used for athletic purposes but it promotes GREAT sleep, i dunno dude it just might do the trick oh and uhh well for me at least it revs up your sex drive lol so thats a plus

I am so sorry gang, but sometimes I cannot help myself

Is Marley's Mellow Mood related to Mike's Hard Lemonade ?

Oh. ho ho............

Love ya all,

Kitt

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) works like benzo's but is not habit forming. taking a little B3(niacinamide) and inositol with GABA enhances it's effect. L-theanine, amino acid from the tea plant helps promote alpha-waves. One medication that enhances slow-wave or deep-sleep is Gabitril "tiagabine" made by the pharma. that makes Actiq(fentanyl lollipops) Cealphon and is a bit pricey. i agree about the Seroquel that was mentioned, it seems to work on all.

Good suggestions.  I have had a reverse reaction with Valerian by it self.  When I ued Valerian with Passion flower, I got a better result.

Gem