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    I don't know what's going on with me but I really cannot sleep for more than an hour at a time. I am experiencing sleep deprivation that feels like torture and it is really effecting my ability to work.
    I don't have health insurance, fyi.
    Things I have tried:
    magnesium (gives me bizarre dreams that wake me up and makes me super angry/aggressive/moody the next day)
    valerian (helps just a little, doesn't make any real difference)
    5 HTP (same)
    gaba (same)

    weed and beer-- so far this has been the most helpful but still not a perfect cure and I don't like the extra beer calories.

    Does anyone know of anything else I might try? TIA. I'm desperate.

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    Maybe try Gotu Kola. I find Magnesium helps but agree that Valerian isnt enough and also had side affects from 5HTP.

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    Melatonin.

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    Melatonin gives me weird dreams
    I assume you've tried exercise and a hot bath?
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    Masturbation

    Hot milk w/honey in it

    & I found having a harmonious bedroom helps a lot. (Netting over the bed, maybe a canopy bed set up? Decorations, no TV. A Scentsy warmer.)

    & Blackout drapes, just make sure you set a couple alarms.

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    Weed and Wine + orgasm.

    Also like suggested melatonin, exercise

    Keep a regular schedule
    Cut caffeine after 5pm
    Wind down an hour before bed (meditate, turn off devices, yoga, relaxing music)
    Warm room
    Full stomach (foods with tryptophan make you sleepier)
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    I take a low dose of melatonin nightly. If you're anxious and unable to sleep kava tincture is amazing (but you can only take it a few times a week max). Heavy indica strains of weed help, so sometimes I use indica tinctures & take a benadryl (which will knock your ass out for 9 hours minimum).

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    If I am desperate for sleep, like I know I need to f-en sleep because I got a tough load the next day....

    Melatonin (long release, those little 3mg can't do it for me) + 2 to 3 cups of wine at least **don't over do this, and must be down at least 9 hours before waking up... I do not go to work hungover**
    also I noticed I fall asleep more easier after eating a foot long subway (wheat, all the vegetables, and mustard, egg white + steak is my go too; can't beat the price here..).
    Also my room needs to be colder, and I keep myself warm in blanket, and I just turn off all the lights.

    Maybe read a very very boring and dry book to induce sleeping **I remember back in high school, I always nod off after reading something so dry that it could make the desert look like a tropical paradise**

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    best bet id say would be weed. sleeping pills/xanax generally just make shit worse .

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    I heard bananas and almonds help you sleep. They have magnesium in it which helps you relax. I make a smoothie with it at night and I found I sleep better now, I stopped taking sleeping pills.

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    Quote Originally Posted by missykrissy View Post
    I don't know what's going on with me but I really cannot sleep for more than an hour at a time. I am experiencing sleep deprivation that feels like torture and it is really effecting my ability to work.
    I don't have health insurance, fyi.
    Things I have tried:
    magnesium (gives me bizarre dreams that wake me up and makes me super angry/aggressive/moody the next day)
    valerian (helps just a little, doesn't make any real difference)
    5 HTP (same)
    gaba (same)

    weed and beer-- so far this has been the most helpful but still not a perfect cure and I don't like the extra beer calories.

    Does anyone know of anything else I might try? TIA. I'm desperate.
    Go onto youtube and look up Michael Sealey self hypnosis videos. I swear they will make you konk out in less than 5 minutes.

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    I take two Luna supplements if i really need help falling asleep, and i take one if i need just a slight nudge towards sleep. I love them.

    Other things:
    Bed routine and regular schedule
    Sleep hygiene (low lights, only use your bed for sleep and sex, no caffeine several hours before bed, etc)
    Chamomile tea before bed
    Not being in the middle of an identity crisis also seems to be helpful when it comes to my sleep issues...

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    I take melatonin if I don't need to be up by a particular time the next day.
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    Natural ways:
    Look up ASMR on YouTube. Theres a Russian girl who is amazing.
    Meditate a good 10 -20 minutes before bed. No tv or internet
    Make sure you're exercising during the day and take a hot bath before bed
    Drink sleepytime tea and as everyone else has mentioned, melatonin.

    OR just get some trazadone, that shit WILL knock you out. You need a script but it's worth the cash. Remeron also knocks you out but if taken regularly will make you hungry af.
    Have you tried over the counter?? Like zzquil??
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    I highly recommend the "my pillow" pillow. LOVE it! I get the best sleep now. It does what they say it does.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vyanka View Post
    I highly recommend the "my pillow" pillow. LOVE it! I get the best sleep now. It does what they say it does.
    I wanted to get one, but it's like $80. During Christmas I think they had a 2 for 1 promo. I hope it's still available.

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    Chamomile or Kava tea.

    Warm compress over the eyes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Elektra Luxx View Post
    I wanted to get one, but it's like $80. During Christmas I think they had a 2 for 1 promo. I hope it's still available.
    Someone gave it to me for Christmas. It's awesome. I love it. I say worth it.

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