Natural Sleep Aids

_Asti_ · 03-19-2009, 08:08 AM

Does anyone know of any natural sleep aids?

I'd rather not get a prescription, and I'm not even sure I would qualify for a prescription..I just need something for when my head hits the pillow my body will shut down.

I've been running on about 3 hours a night all this week..and those three hours are packed full of dreams so that I constantly wake up.

I know the underlying causes, its big, broad and obvious [mother dying..] but I just can't continue on, function properly at my jobs, and get ready for year end crunch time with school..and keep going this way.

top bloke · 03-19-2009, 08:26 AM

Herbal preperations from supermarket or pharmacy...tryptophan...found in milk

Dont drink coffee after 3pm..
I am sorry bout your mum

loulee · 03-19-2009, 08:38 AM

valeriam i think its called or sounds similar its a ntural health product I used to work with shift workers who swore by it..others smoked some pot just a couple of puffs to make them sleepy...not good advice perhaps but also a natural remedy...!!

COtuner · 03-19-2009, 08:45 AM

Hops tea, Valerian tea, passionflower tea, Sleepytime tea

**Hope75** · 03-19-2009, 10:25 AM

Melatonin, available at most health food stores.

desertsoul · 03-19-2009, 10:33 AM

Consider exercise as well, if you don't already do it. It might clear your head and make sleep physically easier at the same time. I know it's helped me to get some rest during stressful times.

Lush · 03-19-2009, 10:38 AM

I use 5-htp everynight and if it gets bad, I'll use melatonin and it knocks me right out.

Also, bedtime tea from Yogi tea is amazingly good and relaxing.

Annnnd lastly, Gaba Calm also really helps relax.

ghost69 · 03-19-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope75

Melatonin, available at most health food stores.

i might have to get me some. i don't fall asleep until late...VERY night.

some more inquiries about melatonin:

-how much is it?
-what is the best form to get it in? is it liquid or a pill?
-will i wake up late for work taking it?

i know everyone has different reactions, but are there any side effects?

Lush · 03-19-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost69

i might have to get me some. i don't fall asleep until late...VERY night.

some more inquiries about melatonin:

-how much is it?
-what is the best form to get it in? is it liquid or a pill?
-will i wake up late for work taking it?

i know everyone has different reactions, but are there any side effects?

Melatonin is pretty cheap, $10ish.

It is a pill whenever I've had it, they also make it sublingual where you just put it under your tongue and let it dissolve.

I have never got up late the next day because of it.

However I did read that it can affect your testosterone levels, which can affect your mood, so look into that. I don't take it every single night because of this.

ghost69 · 03-19-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lush

Melatonin is pretty cheap, $10ish.

It is a pill whenever I've had it, they also make it sublingual where you just put it under your tongue and let it dissolve.

I have never got up late the next day because of it.

However I did read that it can affect your testosterone levels, which can affect your mood, so look into that. I don't take it every single night because of this.

hmmm, yeah i'd have to research. i'm heavy into fitness and i was worried about something like that.

03-19-2009, 08:08 AM	#1
_Asti_ Online Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Gender: Female Age: 23 Posts: 2,354	Natural Sleep Aids Does anyone know of any natural sleep aids? I'd rather not get a prescription, and I'm not even sure I would qualify for a prescription..I just need something for when my head hits the pillow my body will shut down. I've been running on about 3 hours a night all this week..and those three hours are packed full of dreams so that I constantly wake up. I know the underlying causes, its big, broad and obvious [mother dying..] but I just can't continue on, function properly at my jobs, and get ready for year end crunch time with school..and keep going this way. __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ __________________ I got so much love For you darlin' and I, I wanna let you know how I feel And it's true that I love you And it's true your the only one and I do, I adore you And it's true You make me feel alive ___________________

03-19-2009, 08:26 AM	#2
top bloke Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Gender: Male Age: 41 Posts: 2,057	Herbal preperations from supermarket or pharmacy...tryptophan...found in milk Dont drink coffee after 3pm.. I am sorry bout your mum __________________ You have choices!

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Hope75 Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: kitteh ville Gender: Female Age: 33 Posts: 12,503	Melatonin, available at most health food stores. __________________ Muffin cats need love too. Please refer to the forum rules before posting: http://www.enotalone.com/forum/forum-rules.php Mama to a beautiful baby girl born 6-25-09. :)

03-19-2009, 08:38 AM	#3
loulee Offline Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: QLD Australia Gender: Female Posts: 834	valeriam i think its called or sounds similar its a ntural health product I used to work with shift workers who swore by it..others smoked some pot just a couple of puffs to make them sleepy...not good advice perhaps but also a natural remedy...!!

03-19-2009, 08:45 AM	#4
COtuner Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Gender: Female Posts: 4,102	Hops tea, Valerian tea, passionflower tea, Sleepytime tea

03-19-2009, 10:33 AM	#6
desertsoul Offline Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Gender: Male Age: 25 Posts: 125	Consider exercise as well, if you don't already do it. It might clear your head and make sleep physically easier at the same time. I know it's helped me to get some rest during stressful times.

03-19-2009, 10:38 AM	#7
Lush Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 69	I use 5-htp everynight and if it gets bad, I'll use melatonin and it knocks me right out. Also, bedtime tea from Yogi tea is amazingly good and relaxing. Annnnd lastly, Gaba Calm also really helps relax.