^ . ^ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I'm sure there are plenty of you here that have sleep issues. Has anyone tried any of those natural herbal supplements to fall asleep? Like Valerian Root or Melatonin from gnc? Personally, I don't see how a root will put me to sleep. No need to point out the obvious of cutting back on caffeine intake. I'm aware. Discuss. I need suggestions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide ambien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide i've just been drinking benadryl, but it's starting to gross me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide oh well, id recommend ambien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide drink one or two beers you'll pass right out. always helps me fall asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide actually before drinking the beers, take an ambien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide I guess I shouldve mentioned that I'd prefer non-script suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelion>Ogre Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide Apply to face repeatedly, until natural sleep comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt double Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide you shouldn't drink coffee (or other caffeinated beverages) past about 3 pm if you want to sleep soundly at night. valerian is a really stong herbal sedative. i used to drink it but was getting really fucked up dreams, like the kind you get when you fall asleep stoned. i started drinking chamomile tea at night, and all my sleep problems went away. make sure you drink German instead of Roman chamomile, it tastes better and has a bettter sedative effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide get ambien from someone whos not a doctor and then take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide That invisible sandwich gets me every time. Try a glass of red wine in the evening. That makes some people sleepy. Also, doctors reccomend that shit for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide Ambien is pretty awesome too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide oh well, id recommend ambien ive been recommending this shit to everyone for years for every ailment. as my limited experience with pills tells me, ambien is god in compressed powdery substance form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide yea but that shit will turn me into a zombie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Re: Sleep aide Red wine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 nah, ambien. and i'd be really bummed if I had sleep AIDS. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Those crazy moderators! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 this thread change is better than the other 45000 that have been made the past month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^ . ^ Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I concur. Now quick, everyone give me your sleep aids. Aides*.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 They're pretty much all good. They keep things interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelion>Ogre Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Personally, I don't see how a root will put me to sleep. it's no harder to believe than an orange helping to fight off a cold, or eukalyptus helping you breathe easier. where do you think medicine comes from exactly? here are some tricks to getting yourself ready to sleep: don't eat sugary foods before bed regulate your breathing rub one out take a walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 ambien would definately help, it's a sleep medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroCool Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I used to take these. They work. http://www.sonata.com/sonatanow/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suca Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 oh yea im all about the old school meds. citrus fruits when i get a cold, eucalyptus tea when i get conjested, thats where its at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 try sleepy time tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Wine is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 keep in mind, sleeping pills will help you get to sleep, but it's not actually "real" sleep. often times they won't actually keep you alseep either. found this somehwere: How can I improve my sleep without pills? There are some simple steps you can take to begin with: Make sure your bed and mattress are comfortable. Think about whether the level of light suits you (some people like it really dark; others sleep better with a light on). Make sure that you are not going to be disturbed by noise. Go to bed only when you are feeling tired. If you don't sleep within about 20 minutes, get up and relax in another room for a while before going back to bed. Don't read or watch television in bed. These activities will only encourage you to stay awake. Avoid coffee, tea, and other caffeine-containing drinks in the evening. A hot, milky drink may help you to sleep. Get enough exercise during the day; fit people sleep better. Don't eat a large meal too late in the day. Eating gives you an energy boost, which may keep you awake. Try to relax before you go to bed, so that you are not preoccupied with daytime concerns. Yoga and meditation could prove helpful. Avoid alcohol! Although alcohol is sedating and may help you get to sleep initially, it interferes with sleep later on in the night. Because it's a diuretic (increasing urine production) it may cause you to wake up to use the toilet or because you are thirsty. After long-term use, it disturbs sleep patterns and causes insomnia. There are many possible causes for sleeping difficulties - including stress, ill health, old age or emotional difficulties - and there are various ways of tackling them. These include changes to lifestyle, holistic approaches, such as homeopathy or herbal remedies, or talking treatments, such as counselling or CBT. Information about sleep problems and ways of improving sleep is included in Mind's booklet, How to cope with sleep problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 or sleepy time tea with a ground ambien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 valerian root stinks but it works wonders. i've had horrible insomnia for years now. valerian. hold your nose when you take it, and wash your hands afterwards. or you could let the mods run a train on you. i bet symbols would shpw up. camerachick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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