Hi my3girls....Ugh is right!

You are like me in that you are avoiding medication as much as possible which is a good thing if you can do it. I love to try natural treatments. I've tried the oils but they did not work for me.

I have 2 things that I go to for sleep and they work pretty good. One is ZzzQuil which is just liquid antihistamine and as Mid pointed out the other day, there is also an alcohol-free version.

I also use Melatonin by Natrol sometimes. It is the only brand I could find without toxic levels of vitamin B6 in it. I bought the 10 mg which is prob higher than I'd really need but I quarter the tablets. I got the most bang for my buck that way!

Just a few non-prescription suggestions in case the oils don't help you.

Good luck and sweet dreams!

Hi my3girls,
I have heard that lavender oil is very relaxing and can help you sleep. Otherwise I too have heard of Melatonin. I too suffer from broken sleep every night. Well here's to better sleeping!!!!

Thanks all.. I am on horsekiller strength sleeping pills and I get 2 to 3 hours max at a clip still.
Melatonin and the main ingredient in most over the counter sleep aids have the total opposite effect on me.
I doused myself all night long with the lavender and no help.
Just don't know if it either works or it doesn't. This kit cost my friend a ton of $$ and was hoping it's not a waste.

Hello My3girls, when I read your post it made my teary-eyed! I, too, am going through horrible insomnia where I might get (at most) 5 hours of I'm lucky. It has crippled me horribly even to the point I had to recently quit my job due to lack of sleep. I’m here with you and sending you huge positive energy and hugs - Emma

Also, lavender is great for relaxation and sleep but be careful not to use too much as it could irritate your skin. The diffuser is a great idea for the aromatherapy part. Maybe put some lavender with a carrier oil (olive, almond or coconut) and rub it on yourself. Hang in there and don’t give up hope! What are you taking at night right now?

I've never tried the oils myself. But not getting a good night's sleep makes functioning the next day unbearable. I'm so sorry you are fighting good sleep.

Bad sleep effects everything. Ughh fellow sufferers.
I take Halcion at night. I get about 3 hours. I then am up for a bit and take Xanax. Then I get another hour or 2 broken.
I'm doing an in home sleep study next week

Lavender does sooth the ragged edges! We lived across the field from lavender farm, and it was wonderful smelling it .

One of the things I try to do is stay awake. It worked enough to allow me to fall asleep.

Hope you find what works to help your brain say 'rest'.

Thanks all. Here's to keeping on keeping on...

I use lavender a lot--and find it relaxing--vetiver is also another one--and jasmine.

to sleep I use the biotropic parasympathetic nervous system one for 30 mins and then I have deep sleep healing relaxing whatever that I like the sound of.

I also use a natural sleep aid called somnapure -has all the good stuff in it including melatonin.

I did do some tapping on youtube for sleep and yes--that may take you several tries before you feel the effectiveness of it.

also--get off of computer at least an hr before bed--don't watch anything stimulating--maybe read poetry...or do a meditation.

There are tablets called good night on amazon that contain a blend of melatonin and valerian root which both promote sleep.

You could also try a form of EMDR. Start with going to bed and think about your anxiety, close your eyes and rapidly move your eyes from side to side for thirty seconds trying not to think about anything once your anxiety disappears. Do the eye movements up to 3 times. Deep breaths from your lower belly also is a natural way to relax and calms the flight or fight instinct which causes anxiety.

I hope you can sleep. Best Wishes.

Thanks for the suggestions all