Trouble falling asleep, any advice?

Question

I have been having trouble falling asleep for several months now. I get anxious before it's time to go to bed now and toss and turn almost ever night trying to get to sleep. I have tried melatonion and the sleepy time tea, even an all natural product I bought offline, nothing has helped me. I think all this is mostly in my head and I am keeping myself up with worrying and trying to hard to fall asleep, it's like I can't turn my brain off tho! Also, when I do start to fall a sleep my whole body jerks and I wake back up! Can anyone give me some advice on how to get to sleep or products that have worked to get you to sleep?

Answer 1

i strongly suggest valerian root. it's great at relieving stress and tension! you can get it over the counter and it's a great sleep aid! if you have one of those "racing minds" or "i can't turn my head off no matter how tired i am" then this will definitely help. you can find at your local grocery store in the pharmacy or herbal remedy section. start off taking 500-1000mgs, 30-45 minutes before you go to bed. now you can get this stuff in capsule form and it's 100% safe (my whole family has been taking it for years and our family doctor actually recommended it) however the only downside is that the more potent the brand your taking the stronger the smell. and this stuff smells AWFUL! but it's worth it. within 5-7 days you should notice a definite change in your sleep.

WARNING! i strongly do not suggest that you take Tylenol PM and booze, in any form or combination. the main ingredient in Tylenol PM and Advil pm, or benadryl for that matter is diphenhydramine. here's what happens when you take it:
You can walk into a drugstore and choose from an array of sleep aids, offered without prescription. The main ingredient of over-the-counter sleeping pills is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are generally taken for allergies, but also make you feel very sleepy. Common over-the-counter sleep medications are Sleep-Eze, Sominex, Nytol, and Unison; they contain antihistamines such as:

diphenhydramine hydrochloride,
diphenhydramine citrate, or
doxylamine succinate.
In general, over-the-counter sleep medications are not a good choice because they:

Are not intended for long-term use.
Interfere with mental alertness during the day, so you should avoid driving and other similar tasks. You may also be at risk for falling asleep
Reduce the quality of your sleep by reducing time you spend in deep sleep.
Use over-the-counter sleep medications only for transient or short-term insomnia and in conjunction with changes to your sleeping habits. Be sure to pay attention to your body’s physical response to these sleep medications.

i hope this helps

Answer 2

Mental Stress / Wellbeing
http://www.mynsp.com/olga/products/Categories.aspx

Also http://www.mynsp.com/olga/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=940
HERBAL SLEEP (100)

Benefits:
• Supports proper nervous system function.
• Promotes restful sleep.
• Provides soothing and calming properties.
Description: Herbal Sleep [Nervous] promotes proper nervous system function by supporting restful sleep and providing soothing and calming properties.
The combination consists of:
- Valerian root
- Passion flower aerial parts
- Hops flowers

Member Cost: $10.75
Non-Member Cost: $16.15

Let me know if you have any questions.

Olga Strickland
Independent Distributor
[e-mail]
http://www.mynsp.com/olga

The world leader in herbs and health supplements.

Answer 3

try eating peanut butter an hour before bedtime. It is supposed to release a chemical that helps you fall asleep.
You can also try warm milk.