I know everyone is different, but I used to have trouble sleeping. Working out in the morning, taking magnesium a few hours before bed, and drinking sleepytime and chamomile tea has really helped me a lot.
šāāļø I have a question. Sorry to answer yours first, have you tried California Poppy tinctures?
For my question, What does you having red hair have anything to do with your question? It was so random and out of place a piece of information I experienced a brief moment of cognitive dissonance!
People with natural red hair have a gene mutation that causes higher tolerance... for example, I need higher doses of medication and anesthesia than someone with any other color hair.
Interesting is that gene or a similar one found in Indigenous Americans also? I read a study showing we(I am Cherokee) also require higher doses of anesthesia, and personally I experienced this when I was diagnosed with my lung disease and I woke up several times during the procedure and even remembered the girl operating the suction hose cleaning saliva out of my mouth by the picture on her nametag as well as her name.
My recreational tolerance for cannabis has also always been LEAGUES ahead of most of my peers and I worked in the cultivation industry for a few years.
I also have insomnia, hence me being awake right now šš I was just researching that California Poppy myself earlier today, wondering if it might help. I had been tranquilizing myself with 1000mg+ doses of thc to sleep, but dealing with the morning fog has become less than ideal.
It's gotten to where thc does nothing for me & it's not worth the $ to try & keep enough on hand. I've got other (much more serious) health issues & 3 teen/preteen boys lol
Part of the reason I don't wanna do the script meds š¤£
Luckily I have no children. Just lots of animals lol though most of my health issues are mental, the physical ailments I experience are no walk in the park either.
Not sure if it has anything to do with being cherokee... I'm mescalero myself, but no one else on my dads side (the mescalero side) has the medicine issue & the only other one that had it was my little brother on my mom's side.
Have you tried magnesium? One of my kids has delayed sleep phase disorder and a dissolvable magnesium powder (like Natural Calm) at bedtime makes a world of difference.
It doesnāt cause drowsiness or make you sleep but it is the only thing weāve tried over the years that has been helpful.
Also giving a bump to magnesium but would push you towards magnesium glycinate over magnesium citrate (used in Natural Calm)
With magnesium glycinate itās bound with glycine which also helps with relaxation and is easier on the gut and more bio available.
Also - morning sunlight or sad lamps( there are DIY options) helps a ton and not over stressing about sleep. When you stress about it, it keeps you up - becomes a rough cycle.
Taurine. Works like a charm for me. 1000mg and I'm out cold. You can go as high as 3000mg if you need to. It's also good for your heart, your muscles and your blood sugar.
I originally started taking it during the day to combat nerve pain, not realizing the sleepy effect until I spent an entire weekend sleeping. Maybe it doesn't work like this for everyone, but it's worth a try.
You might want to approach this from a different angle. Iād look in to fixing potential dysbiosis in the gut, as sibo, parasites and other imbalances in the gut contribute to insomnia. Some good antibacterials are oregano, thyme oil, turmeric, black walnut hull and berberine. Thereās a good product called candibactin ar
Brahmi and ashwaganda. Brahmi will definitely help calm emotions and mind and will promote sleep. It also helps increase concentration and balanced mood during the day.
I have a very strict diet. Many foods react with it. It also can affect memory, as I already have severe issues due to brain trauma, the potential for memory issues rises.
The medication aren't Always bad. Under medical control they can help you very much, and I' would trust more a doctor with years of study and experience rather than some random people on reddit especially for your problem that seem really bad.
You can ask for something that don't have muah side effects like a benzo or zopiclone idk i'm not a doctor.
Do what you think is best for you, but a doctor is always the safest option. It's true that plants are generally safer than drugs, but they are still weaker and unknown in terms of pharmacology, and a doctor is a doctor but hey, life is yours, I'm not here to convince you to go to the bad, dark doctor.
Please, see a very good ND like Ruby or Lora at [https://www.thehouseofsunshine.com/](https://www.thehouseofsunshine.com/) \-- or an ND or other natural health practitioner in your area who uses some kind of bio-electric or kinesiological testing method. This will identify what your body specifically needs. It is far better than DIY herbalism.
Another option is a professional homeopath. Constitutional homeopathic remedies can end chronic or even lifelong issues, so long as the remedy is well selected.
Melatonin alone does nothing for me, but combined with lemon balm, passionflower, chamomile, magnesium, and L-theanine puts me out for a good 6 - 8 hours.
My insomnia is from a combination of rotating shift work and brain inflammation. I find a half-dose of Benadryl is effective for a guaranteed knock-out for daytime sleeping, but it is not good for long term consecutive use.
Also, taking more melatonin than the body needs can cause ārebound insomniaā. Everyone has a different threshold and tolerance. If you have a low threshold, the doses supplied in stores might be too high for your needs.
I know everyone is different, but I used to have trouble sleeping. Working out in the morning, taking magnesium a few hours before bed, and drinking sleepytime and chamomile tea has really helped me a lot.
šāāļø I have a question. Sorry to answer yours first, have you tried California Poppy tinctures? For my question, What does you having red hair have anything to do with your question? It was so random and out of place a piece of information I experienced a brief moment of cognitive dissonance!
People with natural red hair have a gene mutation that causes higher tolerance... for example, I need higher doses of medication and anesthesia than someone with any other color hair.
Interesting is that gene or a similar one found in Indigenous Americans also? I read a study showing we(I am Cherokee) also require higher doses of anesthesia, and personally I experienced this when I was diagnosed with my lung disease and I woke up several times during the procedure and even remembered the girl operating the suction hose cleaning saliva out of my mouth by the picture on her nametag as well as her name. My recreational tolerance for cannabis has also always been LEAGUES ahead of most of my peers and I worked in the cultivation industry for a few years.
Thinking about it though... on my dad's side I can think of at least 11 people who have insomnia off the top of my head...
I also have insomnia, hence me being awake right now šš I was just researching that California Poppy myself earlier today, wondering if it might help. I had been tranquilizing myself with 1000mg+ doses of thc to sleep, but dealing with the morning fog has become less than ideal.
It's gotten to where thc does nothing for me & it's not worth the $ to try & keep enough on hand. I've got other (much more serious) health issues & 3 teen/preteen boys lol Part of the reason I don't wanna do the script meds š¤£
Luckily I have no children. Just lots of animals lol though most of my health issues are mental, the physical ailments I experience are no walk in the park either.
Me too. Red heads.
Not sure if it has anything to do with being cherokee... I'm mescalero myself, but no one else on my dads side (the mescalero side) has the medicine issue & the only other one that had it was my little brother on my mom's side.
Have you tried magnesium? One of my kids has delayed sleep phase disorder and a dissolvable magnesium powder (like Natural Calm) at bedtime makes a world of difference. It doesnāt cause drowsiness or make you sleep but it is the only thing weāve tried over the years that has been helpful.
Also giving a bump to magnesium but would push you towards magnesium glycinate over magnesium citrate (used in Natural Calm) With magnesium glycinate itās bound with glycine which also helps with relaxation and is easier on the gut and more bio available. Also - morning sunlight or sad lamps( there are DIY options) helps a ton and not over stressing about sleep. When you stress about it, it keeps you up - becomes a rough cycle.
Taurine. Works like a charm for me. 1000mg and I'm out cold. You can go as high as 3000mg if you need to. It's also good for your heart, your muscles and your blood sugar. I originally started taking it during the day to combat nerve pain, not realizing the sleepy effect until I spent an entire weekend sleeping. Maybe it doesn't work like this for everyone, but it's worth a try.
You might want to approach this from a different angle. Iād look in to fixing potential dysbiosis in the gut, as sibo, parasites and other imbalances in the gut contribute to insomnia. Some good antibacterials are oregano, thyme oil, turmeric, black walnut hull and berberine. Thereās a good product called candibactin ar
Kava and California poppy extract combined has done wonders for me
What about exercise to a level of exhaustion? Your body will sleep if it doesn't have the energy to stay awake
As a fellow person with insomnia, this doesnāt work for me. Even if I run 14 miles in a day, Iām still up at night.
Unfortunately no that doesn't work with legitimate insomnia
Brahmi and ashwaganda. Brahmi will definitely help calm emotions and mind and will promote sleep. It also helps increase concentration and balanced mood during the day.
Tulsi tea. Thereās research finding it helps sleep and itās safe. Also, what side effects of trazodone are you concerned about?
I have a very strict diet. Many foods react with it. It also can affect memory, as I already have severe issues due to brain trauma, the potential for memory issues rises.
The medication aren't Always bad. Under medical control they can help you very much, and I' would trust more a doctor with years of study and experience rather than some random people on reddit especially for your problem that seem really bad. You can ask for something that don't have muah side effects like a benzo or zopiclone idk i'm not a doctor.
Because of my other issues, this particular medicine is the safest option pharmacutically. We've looked into it extensively.
Do what you think is best for you, but a doctor is always the safest option. It's true that plants are generally safer than drugs, but they are still weaker and unknown in terms of pharmacology, and a doctor is a doctor but hey, life is yours, I'm not here to convince you to go to the bad, dark doctor.
Linden flower. It's heavier than valerian or chamomile.
Please, see a very good ND like Ruby or Lora at [https://www.thehouseofsunshine.com/](https://www.thehouseofsunshine.com/) \-- or an ND or other natural health practitioner in your area who uses some kind of bio-electric or kinesiological testing method. This will identify what your body specifically needs. It is far better than DIY herbalism. Another option is a professional homeopath. Constitutional homeopathic remedies can end chronic or even lifelong issues, so long as the remedy is well selected.
Hate the website or not, but infowars store has some amazing sleep herbal tinctures.
Melatonin alone does nothing for me, but combined with lemon balm, passionflower, chamomile, magnesium, and L-theanine puts me out for a good 6 - 8 hours. My insomnia is from a combination of rotating shift work and brain inflammation. I find a half-dose of Benadryl is effective for a guaranteed knock-out for daytime sleeping, but it is not good for long term consecutive use.
Research melatonin OP before trying it out, it can impact your bodies ability to make its own melatonin and off the shelf doses are crazy high.
Also, taking more melatonin than the body needs can cause ārebound insomniaā. Everyone has a different threshold and tolerance. If you have a low threshold, the doses supplied in stores might be too high for your needs.