Posted by ST on January 15, 2002, at 2:58:48
In reply to Re: Sleeping aids: some ideas, posted by susan C on January 14, 2002, at 19:48:13
Hola,
I'm telling you, I swear by the herb Valerian. I think Sid said her doc told her not to take it; it doesn't mix well with ADs. My doc says it's fine with ADs and I sleep like a baby. Otherwise, Effexor would keep me up.
Sarah> howdy,
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> I have wondered why my doctors have not discussed sleep hygiene...You know, having a routine to your sleep, going to bed at the same time, waking up same time, seven days a week. Winding down, actually doing the same things as you go to bed.
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> For me, this was very important, not having too much stimulation before I go to bed (no scarey movies) including having low or no lights as I got closer to bed time.
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> I have just recently discovered...
> surprise...earplugs!
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> Ambien is my drug of choice for getting to sleep, for a good six hours, but, in addition to a nocturnal inhabitant, my mate wakes up very early and I toss and turn, and the benefits of the Ambien are gone, I am going to try the earplugs...
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> Mouse wearing bright orange earplugs tied together like Tom Hanks in Castaway..
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> > Hi,
> >
> > Whats a good sleeping aid to take at night ? I've been taking Ativan 1mg for about 3 months and I don't want to keep taking it . I don't want to go down the Benedryl/ Nytol road either, that stuff does weird things to me. Is there something non addictive and effective that i could ask my doctor about ?
> >
> > Any ideas
> > Thanks Jane
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