Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hi! As many are aware, I have issues and many of them cause me to sleep roughly...well...never. Anyone know of any good methods, preferably herbal, that can help my mind and body relax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Have you tried zma? Fairly cheap vitamin supplement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Have you tried zma? Fairly cheap vitamin supplement Add a tangerine dream album at bedtime... Srs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grep Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Maybe an ambient noise machine? Waves, rustling wind, etc. I borrowed one years ago, and found that it helped me get to sleep a little faster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relayer2112 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Vapor Trails 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 When I have a hard time falling asleep I concentrate on a series of deep breathing exercises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) I don't know if they sell it in the UK but I get something called Midnite PM at my local supermarket. It uses natural ingredients to help activate your sleep cycle. Now I don't have insomnia like you, but I do take it for times I can't get to sleep. It always works and i'm usually able to get at least four or five hours sleep out of one pill. The pills are chewable as well. The "PM" version of it has some minor pain reliever in it (natural ingredients) and is really only enough to help you relax and that's it. The other version doesn't have the pain reliever. http://midnitesleep.com/midnite-products/midnite-pm/ Edited February 26, 2016 by J2112YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/02/26/11/RDaB5KmOC255ba9dc453e4aecbc-3455891-Abul_Bajandar_26_was_diagnosed_with_epidermodysplasia_verrucifor-m-8_1456487479761.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Quite a few people use melatonin to help them sleep. It's all natural and worth a try if you've never used it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Vapor Trails Top four Rush album for me. Not boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 I don't know if they sell it in the UK but I get something called Midnite PM at my local supermarket. It uses natural ingredients to help activate your sleep cycle. Now I don't have insomnia like you, but I do take it for times I can't get to sleep. It always works and i'm usually able to get at least four or five hours sleep out of one pill. The pills are chewable as well. The "PM" version of it has some minor pain reliever in it (natural ingredients) and is really only enough to help you relax and that's it. The other version doesn't have the pain reliever. http://midnitesleep.com/midnite-products/midnite-pm/ Thanks! I will look into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Quite a few people use melatonin to help them sleep. It's all natural and worth a try if you've never used it. Thanks as well! I will look into this as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 As Eagle mentioned, melatonin can be very helpful- it was for me. I used to take 3 mg and then my Dr. told me that people with trouble sleeping can take up to 9 mg, so I do. You have to remember to take it about 45-60 minutes before you want to fall asleep; it takes a little while to work. It has been very helpful! The only problem is I forget once in a while, then I am staring at the ceiling going, "I haven't felt like this since I forgot my melatonin at the beach . . . .oh . . . shoot . . " but it works then too, I am just lazy to get out of bed! http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp338/plantfan40/images_9.jpeg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 This 4-7-8 breathing thing has worked for me also, but it takes more like 5 or 10 minutes, not 60 seconds! And I think it is because the counting breaths is so boring, but you never know what might work. :) http://www.medicaldaily.com/life-hack-sleep-4-7-8-breathing-exercise-will-supposedly-put-you-sleep-just-60-332122 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I already recommended ASMR to you, but I find that if you have trouble feeling tired at night in general and just trudging through your days then it's possible you have a Vitamin D deficiency. Also make sure you're eating enough. Calorie deficiencies make you tired but they also make you restless. If you drink coffee, avoid drinking coffee. Also if you are so inclined, you could smoke weed. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 I already recommended ASMR to you, but I find that if you have trouble feeling tired at night in general and just trudging through your days then it's possible you have a Vitamin D deficiency. Also make sure you're eating enough. Calorie deficiencies make you tired but they also make you restless. If you drink coffee, avoid drinking coffee. Also if you are so inclined, you could smoke weed. lol Mostly good advice...but you can keep the weed haha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Quite a few people use melatonin to help them sleep. It's all natural and worth a try if you've never used it. That's what is in the stuff I use. I'd say it works pretty good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Vigorous exercise of any kind helps me sleep well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Vigorous exercise of any kind helps me sleep well. I am limited physically but I went out for a long walk this evening, so defo good advice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Presto for sure. Anything involving pantoums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Segue, look into an herb called Valerian .. It can be very helpful ... it can also be combined with melatonin, but truthfully, I have never needed to take both http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/valerian http://www.drwhitaker.com/best-natural-sleeping-aids/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Segue, look into an herb called Valerian .. It can be very helpful ... it can also be combined with melatonin, but truthfully, I have never needed to take both http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/valerian http://www.drwhitaker.com/best-natural-sleeping-aids/ Valerian came up in my searches bro! Will look into it. I will try and get something ASAP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Quite a few people use melatonin to help them sleep. It's all natural and worth a try if you've never used it. I use it with some success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I don't know if they sell it in the UK but I get something called Midnite PM at my local supermarket. It uses natural ingredients to help activate your sleep cycle. Now I don't have insomnia like you, but I do take it for times I can't get to sleep. It always works and i'm usually able to get at least four or five hours sleep out of one pill. The pills are chewable as well. The "PM" version of it has some minor pain reliever in it (natural ingredients) and is really only enough to help you relax and that's it. The other version doesn't have the pain reliever. http://midnitesleep.com/midnite-products/midnite-pm/ I may try this also , thx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Rythm Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Quite a few people use melatonin to help them sleep. It's all natural and worth a try if you've never used it. I use it with some success.I am a dreamer. All night every night. While melatonin did help with sleep, it stepped the dreams up a few notches too. The scary kind of weird dreams. Like taking LSD while you sleep. Not for me although I am sure it depends on the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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