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Hey there, has anyone tried Valerian root to help them sleep? I know that when one quites drinking sleeping can become a problem so i bought a bottle of this stuff, Just wondering if anyone here has experience with it? or maybe you know of other sleeping aids? 
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Hi, Chilled.
Valerian root is good stuff, but for me it didn't work at all, but all people are different. Just make sure that bottle you've bought contains no alcohol!
I've suffered from insomnia quite a while and was about to shoot myself out of misery.
Combination of exercising, melatonin and cutting computer/tv time at least two hours before going to bed finally did the trick.
Take care.
Valerian root is good stuff, but for me it didn't work at all, but all people are different. Just make sure that bottle you've bought contains no alcohol!
I've suffered from insomnia quite a while and was about to shoot myself out of misery.
Combination of exercising, melatonin and cutting computer/tv time at least two hours before going to bed finally did the trick.
Take care.
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Melatonin is hormone generated by our body and helps to regulate sleeping-wakefullness cycles. It's sold over the counter as far as I know.
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I took Valerian for a while to help with sleep. I found that I had to take it a couple of hours before bed. It worked pretty well but it make me feel really out of it (more than usual) in the morning.
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Valerian root produces a mild calming effect for me. It didn't help me sleep, but it cut down on the restlessness that accompanied my lack of sleep. Kava Kava was similar in that regard.
Be aware that Valerian root capsules smell bad. Like sweaty socks when you open the bottle.
Melatonin worked for me for a while, but I grew a tolerance of it. Same thing happened with Ambien.
Physical activity during the day and an established routine (same bed time every night, etc.) have had the best results for me.
Good Luck!
Be aware that Valerian root capsules smell bad. Like sweaty socks when you open the bottle.
Melatonin worked for me for a while, but I grew a tolerance of it. Same thing happened with Ambien.
Physical activity during the day and an established routine (same bed time every night, etc.) have had the best results for me.
Good Luck!
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I can not take Valerian due to the "Hangover" in the morning. Your natural food store will have an abundance of sleep aids, and relaxants if you need them. The effects of this herb will be different for most people. Good luck to you!
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I found it took several weeks before I started getting some semblance of normal sleep. You may want to just give your body some time to heal and adjust before looking at supplements or sleep aids. It does get better though, so hang in there!
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Supplements are not harmless.
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I always recommend people see their Drs before taking supplements, especially if they're on other medications.
A certain amount of sleeplessness is par for the course for a little while I'm afraid - if that concerns you, it's best to talk with your Dr
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I always recommend people see their Drs before taking supplements, especially if they're on other medications.
A certain amount of sleeplessness is par for the course for a little while I'm afraid - if that concerns you, it's best to talk with your Dr
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If you have a doctor, ask him/her if Trazodone would be an option for you.
I was prescribed it, I take 50mg about 30 minutes before bedtime. It helps me sleep better than anything I've ever tried, but it is a prescription only medication in the US. I don't have any "hangover" effects from using it.
Also, I have used an over-the-counter product called "Dream Water." They are little 2 or 3 ounce bottles of liquid with a berry flavor, and they have a few herbal ingredients that promote sleep. Those worked decently for me as well. Good luck getting to sleep!
Oh, also try this (with a pair of headphones, at medium-low volume):
Sleep II + RAIN (One Hour Binaural & Isochronic beats for sleep 3.4Hz Delta range & OM) - YouTube
I was prescribed it, I take 50mg about 30 minutes before bedtime. It helps me sleep better than anything I've ever tried, but it is a prescription only medication in the US. I don't have any "hangover" effects from using it.
Also, I have used an over-the-counter product called "Dream Water." They are little 2 or 3 ounce bottles of liquid with a berry flavor, and they have a few herbal ingredients that promote sleep. Those worked decently for me as well. Good luck getting to sleep!
Oh, also try this (with a pair of headphones, at medium-low volume):
Sleep II + RAIN (One Hour Binaural & Isochronic beats for sleep 3.4Hz Delta range & OM) - YouTube
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