Me either. I don't think I ever slept all night long. I wish I knew how to improve it. I try everything, music, sleep sounds, meditation, and everything else that is non habit forming.....open to any suggestions
I have problems sleeping and most nights can’t fall asleep unless I take melatonin. I use a sound machine of ocean water which helps. I am not stressed or have any major medical issue that I am aware at the moment. Question are there any long concerns with taking melatonin daily to fall asleep?
Thank you for your kind words. I am seeing a new doctor on Monday and hopeful that she can help. And she is a geriatric doctor, a scarcity in the small city I live in! I've always had sleep problems, but they are worse since my son died. To paraphrase the lyrics to an old rock song, I don't want to live forever; I just want to live for today. Of course, I'd also like to sleep through the night.
I have problems sleeping and most nights can’t fall asleep unless I take melatonin. I use a sound machine of ocean water which helps. I am not stressed or have any major medical issue that I am aware at the moment. Question are there any long concerns with taking melatonin daily to fall asleep?
Cgirl, According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), short-term use of melatonin supplements appears to be safe for most adults and children. However, information on the effects of long-term melatonin supplements is limited.
I use melatonin when travelling, especially cross time zones, and sleep well when I use it. I stop using it once I’ve settled back into my routine at home because I don’t want to create an imagined dependence on it. That’s just me though.
Have you tried not using the melatonin for periods of time?
I have problems sleeping and most nights can’t fall asleep unless I take melatonin. I use a sound machine of ocean water which helps. I am not stressed or have any major medical issue that I am aware at the moment. Question are there any long concerns with taking melatonin daily to fall asleep?
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I definitely would only take it short term and start with a very low dose. My experience with melatonin was that it was much better at putting me to sleep then keeping me asleep. I had severe Epilepsy with very frequent seizures and my neurologist recommended that I not take it however if I did start with half a milligram but stay under 5 mg. which I did. I decided anything our bodies produces is better than something made in a lab. Becides our bodies normally produce an adequate amount but keep lights low in the evening if on at at all, don’t drink alcohol or caffeine by mid to late afternoon, don’t exercise in the evening, get plenty of natural light if possible where you live, (I’m in California so not a problem) stop using computers, phone, TVs or use filters to block blue light which interferes with melatonin production. I believe the best thing I did was to reset my circadian rhythm/clock.
Have you thought about getting your melatonin level checked?
Have you discuss this issue with your primary care physician or ask him if you could be referred to a sleep specialist?
Take care,
Jake
@cgirl0721
I definitely would only take it short term and start with a very low dose. My experience with melatonin was that it was much better at putting me to sleep then keeping me asleep. I had severe Epilepsy with very frequent seizures and my neurologist recommended that I not take it however if I did start with half a milligram but stay under 5 mg. which I did. I decided anything our bodies produces is better than something made in a lab. Becides our bodies normally produce an adequate amount but keep lights low in the evening if on at at all, don’t drink alcohol or caffeine by mid to late afternoon, don’t exercise in the evening, get plenty of natural light if possible where you live, (I’m in California so not a problem) stop using computers, phone, TVs or use filters to block blue light which interferes with melatonin production. I believe the best thing I did was to reset my circadian rhythm/clock.
Have you thought about getting your melatonin level checked?
Have you discuss this issue with your primary care physician or ask him if you could be referred to a sleep specialist?
Take care,
Jake
Jake, thanks for the comments . I didn’t know I could get melantonin levels checked. Is this a blood test at the doctor’s office? I have discussed it with my PCP, but the only thing that he asked about was sleep apnea. My husband confirmed no snoring or apea. Other than this, the PCP documented It in my charts but no other discussion or recommendations.
@cgirl0721
I definitely would only take it short term and start with a very low dose. My experience with melatonin was that it was much better at putting me to sleep then keeping me asleep. I had severe Epilepsy with very frequent seizures and my neurologist recommended that I not take it however if I did start with half a milligram but stay under 5 mg. which I did. I decided anything our bodies produces is better than something made in a lab. Becides our bodies normally produce an adequate amount but keep lights low in the evening if on at at all, don’t drink alcohol or caffeine by mid to late afternoon, don’t exercise in the evening, get plenty of natural light if possible where you live, (I’m in California so not a problem) stop using computers, phone, TVs or use filters to block blue light which interferes with melatonin production. I believe the best thing I did was to reset my circadian rhythm/clock.
Have you thought about getting your melatonin level checked?
Have you discuss this issue with your primary care physician or ask him if you could be referred to a sleep specialist?
Take care,
Jake
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You said you wake up 2 or 3 in the morning . Do you take anything? I myself do that and can’t go back to sleep. I take pills but they work.
Me either. I don't think I ever slept all night long. I wish I knew how to improve it. I try everything, music, sleep sounds, meditation, and everything else that is non habit forming.....open to any suggestions
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2 ReactionsI have a rain machine, an infuser, and my smaller room fan, this helps alot!
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1 ReactionDid you try sleeping pil called Monorest . .50mg will knock you out for a good 6 hours
I have problems sleeping and most nights can’t fall asleep unless I take melatonin. I use a sound machine of ocean water which helps. I am not stressed or have any major medical issue that I am aware at the moment. Question are there any long concerns with taking melatonin daily to fall asleep?
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Cgirl, According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), short-term use of melatonin supplements appears to be safe for most adults and children. However, information on the effects of long-term melatonin supplements is limited.
I use melatonin when travelling, especially cross time zones, and sleep well when I use it. I stop using it once I’ve settled back into my routine at home because I don’t want to create an imagined dependence on it. That’s just me though.
Have you tried not using the melatonin for periods of time?
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I definitely would only take it short term and start with a very low dose. My experience with melatonin was that it was much better at putting me to sleep then keeping me asleep. I had severe Epilepsy with very frequent seizures and my neurologist recommended that I not take it however if I did start with half a milligram but stay under 5 mg. which I did. I decided anything our bodies produces is better than something made in a lab. Becides our bodies normally produce an adequate amount but keep lights low in the evening if on at at all, don’t drink alcohol or caffeine by mid to late afternoon, don’t exercise in the evening, get plenty of natural light if possible where you live, (I’m in California so not a problem) stop using computers, phone, TVs or use filters to block blue light which interferes with melatonin production. I believe the best thing I did was to reset my circadian rhythm/clock.
Have you thought about getting your melatonin level checked?
Have you discuss this issue with your primary care physician or ask him if you could be referred to a sleep specialist?
Take care,
Jake
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2 ReactionsJake, thanks for the comments . I didn’t know I could get melantonin levels checked. Is this a blood test at the doctor’s office? I have discussed it with my PCP, but the only thing that he asked about was sleep apnea. My husband confirmed no snoring or apea. Other than this, the PCP documented It in my charts but no other discussion or recommendations.
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1 ReactionHow did you reset your circadian rhythm clock?