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@robbinr -- thanks for sharing the herbal formula you found helpful, or as an adjunct to Zolpidem (Ambien). Have you found it to be a problem to continue to get prescriptions like @blazytracy mentioned experiencing?
@blazytracy -- if the melatonin is not working well for you, what are you considering doing next to try and get some sleep?
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While essential oils smell wonderful, and do have the sequiterpenes (sp?) that cross the blood/brain barrier, they are not going to help that much for someone who has raging insomnia. I still have an underlying condition that changes my ability to sleep and Lavender is not going to cut it.
My husband found an edible MMJ product that helps me get to sleep. It won't keep me asleep, but it better than just laying there:} I am doing a sleep study tonight and then I am going to try some CBT with the Sleep Center to try to change my sleep cycle. And Yes, my DR. is starting to buck on refilling any prescriptions. This might force me to look for another Dr. I still have Fibro and all its baggage. R
Oh! Very interesting! Please let me know how the sleep study goes. I may be interested in one of them also!!!
I understand! Anxious to hear about the sleep study!
That's very interesting, @blazytracy. Glad the lavender oil has been helpful with getting some sleep. Are people with allergies and asthma generally okay with oils like that?
@robbinr -- that's too bad about the doctor also becoming more hesitant on refilling prescriptions. I imagine it's frustrating to have found something that helps and then potentially lose access to it.
The sleep study sounds like an excellent idea. Fingers crossed that you get some really good information from that.
Also interesting that you will be doing some CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) to try to change your sleep cycle. Will you report back about how that goes?
Oh YES! Especially for people with allergies and asthma!!
@robbinr Totally understand. I have yet to find anything to help w/ restful sleep or, at times, even fitful sleep. Any idea what causes your insomnia?
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Lavender has helped me extremely!!!!!! I start diffusing it in my bedroom about 1/2 hr before bed, also sprinkle some drops on my pillow, roll some on the bottom of my feet, wrists, and a tad under my nose...I LOVE IT! I switch between Lavender and Serenity...those are 2 of my favorites for sleeping. I’m also going to try the Serenity Restful Complex softgels next..