Posted by Lao Tzu on November 19, 2012, at 11:53:35
In reply to Success with supplements - now for the sleep part, posted by jpa on October 16, 2012, at 21:27:17
Congratulations on finding a nutrient regimen that makes you feel good. That's what we're all about here. That's a great start! As far as good sleep, unfortunately, depressives have awful sleep architecture. Since I quit smoking, I sleep a lot better now. Also, don't drink too much alcohol. You might need a low dose of a sleep med, but if you don't want to go that route (and I understand wanting to do it naturally) you might consider adding some natural vitamin E, vitamin B1 (thiamine), and a small amount of melatonin for starters. I have definitely found improvement in sleep with these three vitamins, but it might not be enough. It's worth a shot, though. I still wake up at least once or twice each night, but then fall back to sleep. Sometimes, a very small dose of xanax can help, or even trazodone, but I assume you don't like taking meds. I would definitely try the vitamins first. There's also the possibility of taking maybe 0.5mg of Risperdal at bedtime. I'm not a doctor, but there are things that can help you sleep better. If the vitamins don't help, consider talking to your GP about it. He may be able to help if all else fails. Good luck and here's hoping you sleep better soon. You'll figure it out. Happy Holidays!
Lao
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