just given up alchol after 25 yrs .cant sleep is there any herbal or non addictive remedys that would help me sleep at night
2006-08-03 05:10:02 · 23 answers · asked by shay m 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Try warm milk or melatonin
2006-08-03 05:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by christigmc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, a glass of warm milk. Yes, it IS disgusting, but the minerals and amino acids should help.
On a personal note, I did alternating shift work many years ago and opted for one of those magnetic mattress pads. It worked like a charm. A Japanese company called Nikken makes the best. But be forewarned, these are not your typical refridgerator magnets (read that as "they are not cheap"). However, I found a site where you can get them 15% off retail.
It's www.Nikken-Wholesale.com
Sweet dreams! Zzzzzzzzz
2006-08-03 12:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by puz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have time (like a week or a few open days), try to sleep later and later each day.
This will bring you around full cycle. When your sleep schedule is realigned, make an effort to stick it there.
What are you doing at night that keeps you awake?
2006-08-03 12:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by turbine l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i find about half a can of lager and a joint seems to do the trick
tend to wake up on the couch 8 hours later coverd in beer and with a sore back
not much of a price to pay for a good nights sleep though
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2006-08-03 12:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian ...which is an over the counter herb ....it will help relax you to sleep ...if you have stopped drinking alchol then don't try NyQuil that has alchol in it
2006-08-03 12:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by CJM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations for quitting alcohol! That's huge! Try chamomile or mint tea and soak in a hot bath with some aromatics(lavender and chamomile) or a massage with lavender oil. Spray your sheets with lavender scented linen spray or wash you linens with lavender water. It will help you relax and fall asleep.
2006-08-03 12:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - try Nytol (assuming your in the UK, not sure if they sell in the US). It works really well, it's helped me in the past. Don't take it for more than two weeks though. If this doesn't help I'd go and see your doctor. Well done for giving up the booze though!
2006-08-03 12:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by long_luscious_lashes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here are some info to sleep:
10 Tips to Sleep Well
http://www.askaquery.com/question/10-Tips-to-Sleep-Well.html
Insomnia – Beat it with Sleep
http://www.askaquery.com/question/Insomnia-%96-Beat-it-with-Sleep.html
Insomnia - Treatment
http://www.askaquery.com/question/Insomnia--%28dash%29--Treatment.html
2006-08-03 13:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by belt c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian or sleepy time tea (the one with the bear) also sleepy time extra
2006-08-03 12:14:20 · answer #9 · answered by florlatinspice0825 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tape of my mother in law waffling on does the trick for me..
2006-08-03 12:13:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋