Anyone else an insomniac?

[5ohcamaro]

I work 0500-1900..I was on ambien for the longest time..but I would do some crazy stuff on that so I stopped..

[Mutant Racer]

My schedule keeps fluctuating so yeah but I like it. The world is a different place when I'm awake and everyone else is sleeping.

[2010 SSRS]

3-4 hours of sleep is all I need, I hate sleeping, lol

[RubyCamaro]

You guys ever tried Melatonin to help you sleep when you need it? It is an OTC you can get at any drug store or WalMart in the supplements section. It is what our docs recommend first before any Rx. They even recommend it for our little preschoolers. It is worth a shot. Sleep deprivation is a very bad thing for both your physical health & mental health. Just my 2 cents.

[bossbunny]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

You guys ever tried Melatonin to help you sleep when you need it? It is an OTC you can get at any drug store or WalMart in the supplements section. It is what our docs recommend first before any Rx. They even recommend it for our little preschoolers. It is worth a shot. Sleep deprivation is a very bad thing for both your physical health & mental health. Just my 2 cents.

I have heard very good things abut melatonin. Studys are also starting to show that those who dont sleep well are more at risk for alzheimer's. So give it a shot you need your sleep.

[Alvin@PCMofNC]

I had a problem with not being able to sleep consistently. Cut the caffeine out. At a minimum cut out caffeine at say 4pm or so. Even if you don't feel wired it might be what is keeping you up at night.

[naSSty1]

I get up at 0400 every morning, start work at 0530 off around 1700 and in bed around midnight. Been doing that for nine years now and still going strong. Sleep is over rated!

[Mr. iNCREDIBLE]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

You guys ever tried Melatonin to help you sleep when you need it? It is an OTC you can get at any drug store or WalMart in the supplements section. It is what our docs recommend first before any Rx. They even recommend it for our little preschoolers. It is worth a shot. Sleep deprivation is a very bad thing for both your physical health & mental health. Just my 2 cents.

don't use medication.. Tried Ambien once, 10mg didn't work, was supposed to put me out within 30-45 minutes, 6 hours later I was still going strong..

20mg, nope
30mg, nope

Dr. stopped me @ 50mg because she said I was at a dangerous level @ 30mg and 50mg could kill me.. but it still never worked.

I've found that a bottle of wine with dinner does a nice job of lowering my blood pressure, which in turn make me fall asleep. But then again, I drank a bottle of wine myself on New Years Eve, plus had several beers between 9pm and midnight and was still going strong @ 3am.

So I guess it really depends on if I want to sleep or not.

[AZCamaroFan]

Originally Posted by bossbunny

I have heard very good things abut melatonin. Studys are also starting to show that those who dont sleep well are more at risk for alzheimer's. So give it a shot you need your sleep.

where's those slepping pills..

[tramtwo]

I nap mainly. A good night's sleep for me is about 5 hours.... happens a few times a week.

[bossbunny]

Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

where's those slepping pills..

Melatonin is your bodys natural sleep hormone, but there is melatonin supplement for people who don't sleep well.

[v6sonoma]

Never had a problem sleeping but always like to stay up late. I've always been a nigh owl. When I used to work 3rd shift I would start at 9:30 pm and some times wouldn't leave till 7pm the next day. lol

Of course once I sat in my car to go home all my energy was gone. Made for some exciting drives home!

Then once I got home I was always wide awake. Till I laid down. Then I was out cold.

[Camaroman_99]

I work 9pm-7am. 7 days on, then 7 off

[2010 SSRS]

Originally Posted by bossbunny

Melatonin is your bodys natural sleep hormone, but there is melatonin supplement for people who don't sleep well.

I sleep very well, for around 4 hours