cayenne Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 So I am ready to get off the prescription sleep meds that I take only a couple days a week, but that is a couple times too many. I take Ambien then on the other days(all work days) I take 5HTP, or Tylenol PM. I started taking Melatonin(3 mg) this week with the Natural calm on week nights with only fair results. Any suggestions as to supplements and/or combinations of supplements? I know all the sleep hygiene things and do that religiously. It is only the night I have to go to work the next day that I struggle so with sleep(wake up at 1-2 am and stare at the pillow). This has been going on for years! Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted July 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have had good results with 5 mg timed release melatonin. Years ago when I took something that was not timed release, I woke up in the early morning and had trouble getting back to sleep. I've been using the timed release stuff for about 3 months now and it has been very helpful. I also bought a pair of yellow glasses/goggles that I start wearing over my glasses at 8:30 PM to block blue light from TV, computer, iPad, etc. They really work for making it easier for me to get to sleep. And I have started wearing them when I drive because I just like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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