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Sleep Help!

Scottymacc
Scottymacc

Hey...does anyone have any suggestions as what to take naturally for help with sleeping?  I have been taking Valerian Complex and Kave Forte...sleeping fairly good.   Last 3 nights I can't seem to sleep. My mind is not racing, but just can't settle in...last night ended up taking 7mg of mirtazapine.  I had not had to take it for about 2 months, but needed it last night....and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Mirtazapine is Remeron, a prescribed anti depressant.

Whenever a person is taking such a prescribed medication, you need to be very careful about which herbs you mix with it. There can be dangerous interactions and side effects when mixed with other over the counter medications, herbs, etc.

I would suggest giving your prescribing doctor a call and ask them what is safe for you to take for sleep while taking Remeron.

Good luck.
Scottymacc
Scottymacc
Thanks. I doubt I will keep taking the Mirtazapine...woke up this morning feeling like a zombie....I'll take something else before probably taking that again...maybe something over the counter to help me..
Tired
Tired
Have you tried listen to calming sounds or music when you go to bed.
You can buy a sound machine or tape sounds on your I Pod. The ocean,
rainfall, etc. I listen to Judy Collins CD sometimes. It helps m fall asleep.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Set up a natural calming routine for nighttime relaxation to help set the balance level for sleep.
Restful
Restful
Please share if anyone has an effective answer to this.

I’ve tried Remeron, Klonopin, Trazadone, Hydroxizine, Ambien, ....you name it, I’ve tried it.
Nothing is effective long term at helping my insomnia.
Emerald0743
Emerald0743
I take melatonin when I need to sleep. but... I know it dosent work for everyone. My aunts doctor told her to stop taking it because it wasnt doing anything for her. On the other hand it puts me out an hour after taking it but If I dont take it early enough I sometimes wake up grogy
Scout21
Scout21
Hello!

I like to listen to low frequency, healing music before going to bed.

Here is a favorite of mine: https://youtu.be/iXL_MupS6NQ
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
I take somnapure (amazon) it has a mix of all the good things-valerian, passion flower, melatonin..etc. It doesn't work if I am really worked up....but most nights it is good.
Mindfulness1
Mindfulness1
I find that herbal tinctures work best for me. I have valerian root and passion flower. Oh and kava kava tea (although I limit kava kava due to possible adverse liver damage). My therapist also recommended that I purchase Bach Rescue Sleep liquid melts. They are homeopathic dissolving capsules. Shes really into an holistic approach. I also drink sleepy time tea.
May I ask, are you excercising or active? I feel like more often than not, I cant get to sleep if I have too much energy. The emergy wont allow my body and mind to relax.
Scottymacc
Scottymacc
I have been taking some supplements....as I am going through getting my gut healthy and recovering from a "fatty liver". I also use gummies, CBD, about 20 minutes before bed. I have slept better the last two nights. It might have just been a little detour. Thank you all for the suggestion...and I exercise daily!!!
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