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Melatonin to sleep?

leigh42
leigh42
"Has anyone ever tried Melatonin to help with sleeping? I have started taking Celexa and I seem to be more jumpy and shakey. I am hoping that will go away! I am having trouble sleeping though. I am jerking awake several times a night and just don't feel like I can get a good rest. Someone told me try Melatonin to see if it helped me sleep.
squeakyhiccups
squeakyhiccups
I take Lexapro and I have the same problem. It's made me almost wired and have difficulty sleeping. I have tried melatonin but I didn't notice it helping me any. I've taken Zquil & that has helped me, but I don't like to take it often.

Have you had any success with it?
denymckusker
denymckusker
Regular Melatonin did not work for me. I take 10 mgs of Melatonin CR (Controlled Release) and 2 tabs of Cortisol Mgr. I top it off with 3 puffs of Cannibas and I sleep really good. I try real hard to stay away from the Ambien but if I toss and turn for 2 hrs. I give in to the Ambien. I don't know if it is the Melatonin, Cortisol Mgr or Cannibus? It just works. Melatonin CR is going to be more expensive than the Reg. but I am real sure you will notice the difference. Take care, Deny
mae2014
mae2014
I take melatonin occasionally. My doctor had me taking it a few years ago when I had a concussion and wasn't sleeping well for months so that I could actually sleep at night. I find that during times when I'm really stressed or overwhelmed I don't sleep well and the melatonin helps me fall asleep. I don't take it all the time though.
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
I take it nightly==it does help --I think it helps to keep me asleep---but i also take a klonopin to sleep---that really did the trick! if you are looking for all natural stuff--they make a nice melatonin gummy (sold on amazon that has lemon balm and passion flower and stuff in it---and also try valerian (I suggest the caplets because the herb tastes nasty--but it is really calming)
DogCrazy
DogCrazy
I sometimes take melatonin, as long as im not super overwhelmed it helps me fall asleep faster with a good qaulity sleep.
If it doesn,t help maybe ask your doc for a sleep aid for a short time, try not to take them regularly or you will develop a tolerance.
Breathing techniques help if you practice regularly. Breath in through nose slowly for count of 8 then hold for 7/8 and release through mouth mouth slowly for 7/8, repeat untill you feel calm and relaxed.