try herbs for sleeping
Posted By: DD on 2008-11-16
In Reply to: WANTED: SUGGESTIONS TO HELP WITH DAY SLEEPING - Alice
I don't work 3rd shift but do have insomnia. I've found that herbs work nearly as well as prescribed meds for sleeping, and I don't wake up feeling groggy. Valerian is good, as is skullcap, but it seems that combinations work best. There's one called Sleep Like a Baby from a mail order company, HCBL, that works really well.
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Herbs
I have tried one called "Calms Forte", which includes Valerian, Passion Flower and Hops. It wasn't strong enough for me though. Maybe I should take two. I've never tried skullcap.
Herbs, etc.
It is also probably a good idea to not medicate yourself because of panic/anxiety, at least if that is your ONLY defense against the anxiety you feel. This is just my opinion, of course, I just hate to see someone pop anything--herbs, pills, alcohol to calm anxiety without some kind of counseling or guidance. It really isn't a healthy way to approach the problem.
Good luck to you.
No info on herbs, but
Lexapro saved my marriage! My husband suffers severe anxiety and depression and had tried a number of different meds. Once his Dr. switched him to Lexapro, it changed everything. He suggests it to anyone who asks. I know all meds don't work well for everyone, but if you haven't tried it you may want to ask your Dr. what he/she thinks.
Does anyone have a good web site for herbs and their uses? TIA nm
While I was sleeping
You could not possibly work for MDI-FL. I was in the hospital in March and the girls at work refer to it "when Liz was sleeping".. I sent out a mass email when I came back in July. I am really sorry you did not get it.
You are very bitter and this is very sad.
If you truly worked for MDI you would have gotten the mass email thanking everyone for their prayers and support.
I don't think cherrypicking can ever be stopped at any company, but we do try our best.
Thanks,
Liz
Sleeping sm
I live in a noisy summer community. I have put my CD player on with earphones, although I worry about whether there would be a major disaster such as a fire, etc., I would not hear. I have told my neighbors of my plight and told them to pound on my door should they have to. I like Kenny G, Beethoven, beach sounds, rain sounds, etc., I put on my CD player, plug in my earphones, take a Benadryl or whatever and shut the blinds. Make a comfortable bed and wear comfortable clothing such as a workout suit if you don't want PJ's. At first I was uncomfortable but then you realize it's the only way. You have to get some sleep, been there, done that. Sometimes a sleepy, no-caffeine hot tea after you make up your bed will help. No caffeine, no worry, no phone, just put your trust in the fact that should something awful happen, your doorbell will ring, the neighbor, or God forbid, the police, will find you, just go to sleep! Good luck and God bless. If someone needs you bad enough, you'll hear it, just relax!
Sleeping......no two ways about it! NM
:)
Not lately. The sleeping issue has always
been one we've disagreed on, even when he was working, so it's kind of got too many old fights behind it, kwim? That's what makes me frustrated probably as I don't feel like these are things we can ever agree on. His "compromise" is not sleeping until 11 and only letting the kids watch 1 hour - not a compromise at all to me, but I apparently don't appreciate that it is. I appreciate your thoughts though.
trouble sleeping
Anyone have any suggestiongs, except for Tylemol PM or Advil PM. I am just afraid that these can cause liver problems. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
trouble sleeping
Valerian is a all natural sleep aid which helps some people very much. However, be prepared for the smell open the lid and close quickly. There is NO bad taste. Hope this helps.
My greyhound sleeping on our bed - now there's no room for us --
nm
Aside from coffee and sleeping, how do you keep yourself awake?
I'm so very, very tired and sleep deprived this week from everything that's going on. My eyelids keep drooping and I can't get motivated, but I have to get this work done. I know if I try a little catnap, I'll be out like a light for the rest of the day. Any tips?
WANTED: SUGGESTIONS TO HELP WITH DAY SLEEPING
I like working the graveyard shift, but am having trouble getting consistently good sleep during the day. So far, I have a dark mask, ear plugs, and have tried both diphenhydramine and melatonin as sleep aids. The sleep aids have not really been effective. I also find that playing soft music in the background is helpful in blunting the sound of traffic outside my window, which I can hear despite the ear plugs. Does anyone have any other helpful suggestions, tips, tricks, OTC pharmaceutical remedies of which I'm not yet aware? TIA..
I'm getting tired of sleeping on the couch. We bought a (sm)
fairly expensive mattress and my husband and I both do not like it at all. I have resorted to sleeping on the couch sometimes because it is more comfortable. Thanks for the input. I'm looking at the 5000 Queen. Which do you have?
This stuff causes allergies in some people, too, and problems sleeping! nm
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Sleeping all day long while my little fantasy slave does my lines LOL :-)
Wow... you vacuum every day? Dang, I'd never even get 50 lines done a day if I did that. I maintain and clean seriously on my one day off, but... hats off to you, sister!
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