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Hi @fala, nice to see you again. I remember that you are having trouble sleeping or is it getting to sleep. With me, it is getting to sleep. Whew....my mind just jumps around. I do some concentrated breathing and focus on positive thoughts in a mindful way. I also reduce my THC but don't get rid of it because then you give up the entourage effect. For me, that means a 2:1 CBD/THC dosage. How much are you using? I use a full dropper and the under-the-tongue method about 30 minutes before lights out. I also stay off my devices and repeat some mindfulness/meditation messages to myself.
Do you take naps during the day? Long ones? Short ones?
May you find rest and contentment.
Chris
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Hi Chris,
Thanks for the response!
I never take a nap. I have been very tired, and will rest for !/2 hour, but do NOT sleep. Actually, since I get so VERY tired, I would probably take a nap if I could. At night I take OTC's, Melatonin, a couple of anxiety pills, Sleepy time tea, but rarely get more than 4 0r 5 hours total per night. If I remember to have a drink before I go up to bed, it will help me GO to sleep, but I do not stay asleep. I have tried under the tongue THC as well, but no magic bullet yet! Yep, do the deep breathing, tried different background sounds, and still cannot seem to find the right combo. Thanks for every bit of info!!
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Hi Chris, Thanks so much for your response. I have trouble getting to sleep, sometimes staying asleep. I usually go to bed around 10:30. I do not nap at all. I very rarely get sleepy, just tired. For some reason, the two do not seems to go together with me. I think it is very strange to be as tired after walking or exercising but never sleepy. I have tried a mixture of pills and yet I have not tried the under the tongue in the time frame that you mentioned. I will listen to a story on a cd to relax, but often it is 2or 3 hours before I feel there is even a chance of sleep with OTC pills and THC.. Often 3 hours or none!
Tonight I will WAIT until I have been in bed for a while and THEN take the THC under my tongue. Hope. You have given me new hope. Thank you!