Insomnia Support Group

Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...

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mtfuji 04/07/2017

I've tried Somnapure and Alteril and Valarian Root with no success. Has anyone tried another natural sleep aid that has helped them (if all others failed)?

misleadingsmile 04/08/2017

I haven't personally tried it, so I can't speak from experience, but Walmart sells L-Tryptophan supplements (the amino acid in your thanksgiving turkey that makes you sleepy)

mtfuji 04/08/2017

Thank you. Alteril has L-Tryptophan in it, but it doesn't seem to help me all that much. I guess I am one of those people who don't respond to these natural sleep aids. I tried prescription sleeping tablets, but they cause UTI and so I had to stop.
Maybe someone will see this post and be able to suggest a natural sleep aid that I haven't tried and which just might work.

Vocklobster 04/09/2017

Nothing natural has ever worked for me, but you have to remember that so called natural products are not regulated by the FDA and can contain just about anything. Research reputable naturals brands before investing.

Vocklobster 04/09/2017

I have read that you have to consistently take Valerian for weeks to notice a effect. Same with 5htp. I'm not disciplined or patient enough to work them into my routine.

mtfuji 04/09/2017

I notice GNC sells L-Tryptophan also, but I wonder if anyone else has tried the L-Tryptophan and can you use it for long time relief? Or can it only be used for a short time?

mtfuji 04/09/2017

Well, I did it. I purchased Source Naturals L-Tryptophan at Vitamin Shoppe. Hope it offers some help. I notice it says "Best used by 12 20." Does that mean Dec. 2020?"
Also, does anyone know if it can be used long term?

grinem 04/09/2017

Here are some tips for falling asleep, One method of treatment is getting good sleep hygiene, which includes going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day including weekends, getting good exercise (but not right before bed), reducing alcohol intake, avoiding day-time naps, avoiding caffeine and smoking in the evening....read more at http://insomniatrait.gr8.com/

soulp 04/10/2017

Try Niagen, it works great on me. It is natural vit B supplement. Try it, you wont regret.

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