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Mind awake but actually sleeping??

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@malebreastcancer47

Hi! Thank you for the reply! I try to wind down as much as I can before bed. If I’ve had a very overstimulated day it’s where I have the biggest issues with my thoughts not wanting to relax with the rest of me when I get tired. I do take a very low dose of melatonin close to bedtime and also magnesium glycinate which I read has a lot of benefits for quality of sleep. I avoid prescriptions for sleep. I do like the taste of chamomile tea but I’m very inconsistent with working stuff like that into my routine for some reason but it’s a great idea and going to attempt to add it in as a nighttime thing, I think if I set an alarm for it it could be beneficial for sticking to it. And I’ll def check out the alpha stim device you mentioned, thank you again!!

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@staevievivx6 The Alpha Stim was prescribed to by my therapist. However, had to buy it as insurance does not cover it. Its FDA approved. Cost $850.
I recently started Neurofeedback that will help with lowering my anxiety and possibly the brain fog I have from the cancer treatment.

Careful with Melatonin. It does not work if taken daily. I tried 10 mg and it stopped working after a few weeks.
I have friends that take Ambien. Its a hit or miss.

How much coffee do you drink or energy drinks?
Mayo suggested for me, switch from coffee to tea. I am trying English Breakfast tea in the morning, through out the day, drink Green Tea and at night Chamomile tea.