i can't go to sleep at night any more. i have tried waking up early so i can go to bed early, but when i try to sleep i can't stop thinking about all kinds of dumb stuff. like what am i going to wear tomorrow or should i wash my car. really dumb random things. is there any medicine or supplements that i can get to help me go to sleep, but not wake up groggy. i don't want any prescription meds. thanks.
2007-09-19 19:41:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
benadryl does the opposite to me. it makes me feel wide awake.
2007-09-19 19:47:38 · update #1
valerian root is 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 (side note on booze and ambien cr: booze plus ambien seem to mess with the ability to have a deep and peaceful night's sleep, so if you're going to drink do it hours before you go to bed), 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.
also look at the links on the website i've listed they have some good alternative remedies!
I hope this helps!
2007-09-22 18:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by hot_singing_babe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to the doctor for depression. He might put you on trazidone or something simple. Until you get to the doc try using the Simply Sleep pills by tylenol for now. Hope this helps. Depression can hit you in different ways and most of all the biggest symptom is sleplessness!
2007-09-19 19:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by misshel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take any medicines that you don't have to. The simple solution is Chamomile Tea. Take Two Tea Bags and make a hot mug of it. You will sleep just fine. Also..a glass of wine at night helps as well, it will darn near knock you out! Or it does to me anyways! Medicine is so artificial...and is best not taken.
2007-09-19 23:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by ChemoAngel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some natural things that will help you sleep. Have you ever had a big holiday meal and then needed a nap afterward? Think what you ate. Two things that help one to sleep are turkey and milk. Have a nice turkey sandwich with a glass of milk and soon you will be in dreamland.
2007-09-19 19:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Princess Picalilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well benedryl and nyquil wake me right up but a hot cup of coffee puts me right to sleep. I have ADD so the coffee helps me sleep rather than waking me up
2007-09-19 19:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melatonin. It's natural and works great. Other than that, ambien is a perscription sleep aid that is also very popular and effective. Sweet dreams...
2007-09-19 19:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by MsCli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 milligrams of Benadryl should work, and you don't feel all wierded out when you wake up.
2007-09-19 19:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take rest and relax. and if you really need medicine it would be sleeping pills.
2007-09-19 19:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋