Natural sleeping aids?

[Doctor Nyse]

I've been having the hardest time sleeping at night lately and am feeling wired & scatterbrained during the day. This has been going on for about two weeks now and I really think its started to get to me. I'm not interested in a doctor visit so I can pop some pills at night, nor am I interested in some type of PM pill from Walgreens...

Any ideas for natural aids or tricks that might help me sleep through the night?

 

[Reel]

Try working out. I had been having trouble sleeping and I started working out. I find that the exertion makes it a lot easier to fall asleep when you are ready. Also, I have "trained" my body to sleep by reading a chapter of a book before bed. I find with those two things combined I never really have a problem falling asleep recently.

Also, it appears your name is a misrepresentation if you are not a doctor.

 

[Joemonkey]

Melatonin works pretty well, get it at GNC

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
Melatonin works pretty well, get it at GNC

Also 5 HTP

For anxiety try Relora or Valerian Root.

EDIT: btw don't be swayed to buy the more is better rule when it comes to melatonin. I believe I've read that the body can't absorb more than .25g at a time. So, save your money on those 3g capsules.

 

[homercles337]

Alcohol.

 

[FoBoT]

try a brick

if you are a Doctor, why are you asking us?

 

[SketchMaster]

Valerian root.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: homercles337
Alcohol.

Negative.

 

[moshquerade]

sex

 

[potoba]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
sex

with whom?

 

[FeuerFrei]

1) Regiment your sleep schedule. Same time to bed and same time to rise on a regular basis.
2) Exercise regularly each day. It is best to finish six hours before bedtime.
3) Avoid naps; but check with your physician first (with some sleep disorders, naps are beneficial
4) Take a hot bath to raise your body temperature within two hours before bedtime.
5) Do not smoke after 7:00pm or stop smoking entirely.
6) Avoid caffeine in the evening and close to bedtime.
7) Decrease the use of alcoholic beverages as much as possible. Alcohol can fragment sleep over the second half of the sleep cycle.
8) Avoid eating a full meal or drinking three hours before bedtime.
9) Keep clock face turned away, and do not find out what time it is when you wake up at night.
10) Mattress and pillow should not be too soft or too firm.
11) Use bedroom only for sleep and sex.
12) Do not try too hard to sleep; instead, concentrate on the pleasant feeling of relaxation.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: potoba

Originally posted by: moshquerade
sex

with whom?

that's not my call.

 

[homercles337]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: homercles337
Alcohol.

Negative.

 

[w3stfa11]

What's wrong with a Tylenol sleeping pill?

 

[RGN]

Workout + a ZMA supplement. You will sleep harder than ever.

 

[TheGizmo]

Natural: Valerian Root, Melatonin, L-Tryptophan

Over the Counter: Diphenyhydramine (Benadryl).. works REALLY well

Prescription: Ambien, Lunesta, Valium, Klonopin, Xanax


that should get you started, PM me if you need any help/advice

 

[IronWing]

Shock should do the trick.

Otherwise what FeuerFrei said, particularly 2).

 

[tfinch2]

Rub one out

 

[Jesus the Porkyeti]

Roll a catnip joint or drink some catnip tea.

Link

Fun Fact: Catnip stimulates cats if sniffed, but can also act as a mild sedative if eaten.