melatonin

[lightsout6]

yo, my dad is having alot of trouble sleeping, i reccomened he try some melatonin before bed, anyone have any other suggestions. His diet and lifestyle are shit, hahah, but im working on that issue seperatly. thanks

[BBAddict]

Besides exercising and avoiding stimulants (caffeine, etc.) and sugar in the evening, melatonin is the only thing I really know. It does weird things to me though, so I avoid it most of the time. Obviously something like Sominex does wonders for sleeping 8hrs or more but I never feel as rested as natural sleep.

[lightsout6]

Besides exercising and avoiding stimulants (caffeine, etc.) and sugar in the evening, melatonin is the only thing I really know. It does weird things to me though, so I avoid it most of the time. Obviously something like Sominex does wonders for sleeping 8hrs or more but I never feel as rested as natural sleep.

what types of weird things?

[BBAddict]

what types of weird things?

It just gives me really weird, almost psychedelic dreams. I've actually taken it once or twice just to have an exciting dream--that's how exciting my life is!

[lightsout6]

hahah, nice

[Bouncer]

3mg Melatonin and 500mg Valerian root is what I use. They work together to provide a more restful and relaxed sleep.

[lightsout6]

3mg Melatonin and 500mg Valerian root is what I use. They work together to provide a more restful and relaxed sleep.

thanks, i hadnt heard of that

[Shibby]

Also something more mild and a lot less habit forming is to take one benadryl about an hour before bed. The side effect of the antihistamine will make you drowsy and help you sleep. But you can't use it more than a few days because your body gets use to it, and adding more dosn't work. So this is only something usefull to help on occasion.

[Ashop]

3mg Melatonin and 500mg Valerian root is what I use. They work together to provide a more restful and relaxed sleep.

I will give this a run. Any morning "hangovers" from either one of these?