AretoNyx: I have sleep pills from a doctor. When I get like that where I can not stay asleep that is the only thing that works. If I do not get enough my mind does odd things.
Karen33405: I decided to take a vacation day and try to catch up on sleep. Taking any sleeping aid would be a preemptive measure. I would have to assume I won't be able to sleep and take them before I go to bed. It's not something I can take in the middle of the night when I realize I can't fall asleep. What would happen is whatever I took will still be in my system and I would feel drowsy all day.
Sunny B Blessed: Karen, if you ever want to try something that is natural and won't affect you the next day, try Valerian root. We learned about this in Ireland (they don't promote it in the States - probably because it's inexpensive). In the States, they push melatonin, which often leaves you with a headache the next day.
XHuntressX: A lot of humans are magnesium deficient. It can play a role in insomnia...only takes being off on one vitamin or mineral to completely throw us off track. I suffer horribly from insomnia....its part of my autoimmune. I have found though that filling the tub...about an hour before I would like to be in bed, putting epsom salts and baking soda into the water....and soak for at least 20 mins ( that is approx how long it takes for our body to grab it through osmosis. ) The baking soda will help your body to absorb the magnesium. ( Learned this through my sister from another Mrs and Mr ) I usually have good results with this ( Unless my mind is truly spinning on 50 tracks , going 90 mph ) I hate the idea of sleeping aids....afraid I might sleep through my son needing me....but on really bad nights....I will take a benadryl ( it knocks me out)
attydallas3: Have you tried using those "sleep machines" at bedtime, like the ones that generate "white noise" or sounds of water running, Carein***? They also have those ones that naturally dim the light gradually over time, simulating sun down ..
Taking any sleeping aid would be a preemptive measure.
I would have to assume I won't be able to sleep and take them before I go to bed.
It's not something I can take in the middle of the night when I realize I can't fall asleep.
What would happen is whatever I took will still be in my system and I would feel drowsy all day.
Anyway, that's what hubby does.