sleep suggestions?

[waistfull]

Originally Posted by Rosie's Mum

Hi,
So sorry to hear of your plight, you might want to try a Herb called Melatonin, it is completely natural and non addictive.I take 6mgs ( 2 -3mg tabs) to aid my sleep as I work permanent night shift as the nurse in charge at a Forensic Psychiatric jail and some times have trouble with sleep.Beleive it or not my son's Pediatrician recommended it to me for him as he has Autism and ADD so he has trouble sleeping. The only draw back as it lasts about 4-5 hrs but if you are a light sleeper you might try soft sponge earplugs and as my sweet heart husband calls it a ZORRO Mask....LOL I use them to block out kids, dogs, TV and light, works for me. I hope this gives you some options oh yes no stimulants before bed ie: coffee, caffienated pops, highly stimulating TV or eating. Going for a walk and having some herbal Chamamille tea or Green/Jasmine tea can relax you also.
Let us know how things go !
Rosie's Mum

Melatonin is what my mom takes! It's a miracle for her insomnia!! Her docs say it's fine! They also recommended Benadryl?? My sister takes it and has great sleep. I asked my doc about Benadryl and he says it's fine. I don't take it, I was just worried about her! Melatonin or Benadryl!!

[purple3198]

My Doc said the #1 cause of sleeping problems is worrying about sleeping.Once i stoped stressing about not getting to sleep i started to sleep beter.You may want to talk to your DR because sleeping problems can mean somthing else might be wrong.

[marcerella02]

i know i worry about sleeping however last night i didn't have too bad of a night... of course layla got me up at 2:30 to pee which she HARDLY does anymore! but after that i only woke up at 5 am.. then again at 8 and brought layla into bed with me.. i've stopped watching tv before bed and now read and have a cup of herbal tea. i hope hope hope the improved sleep continues. however saturday we leave to go back to Ontario and i know my sleeps will get messed up until home. .but MY GOD i can't wait for my own bed! thanks so much to everyone... Baby Blessing, thanks for the juicing info, it's really interesting!

[Baby Blessing]

My Physician told me years ago not to take Melatonin because of having an autoimmune disease. I had also asked at the health food store and they looked it up said recommended not to take it as it can intensify autoimmune diseases and cause big time flare ups. Patti

[Baby Blessing]

Sorry for adding another post here as I was too late on the other to add this:
I got this information off the internet

Avoid If...
Unless your doctor approves, do not take Melatonin if you have an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, any condition that affects your lymphatic system, AIDS, osteoarthritis, depression or any other emotional disorder, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, or serious allergies.
I personally could never take this because there is several in this category that apply to me.

Patti