Taking Melatonin Correctly for Night Owls
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- This video talks about how to take melatonin correctly when your problem sleeping is falling asleep too late. People who are charged up in the evenings can spend a lifetime battling their body's natural drive to go to sleep later. Low dose melatonin at 0.3mg - 1mg taken 3-4 hours before bedtime can help you fall asleep earlier in the evenings.
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@Dr. Tracey Marks I'm seeing some conflicting info about Melatonin. Does it cause issues with autoimmune disease? Hyperpigmentation?
Also, if I take this at 7 pm so I can sleep earlier, does it have to be dark in the room? It's hard to pull that off.
Hi Dr Tracey Marks.i am from Aruba..i have PTSD.the Dr here give me 4 time a day 2 pils Quetiapine 25 mg 2 time a day 2 pils Bromazepa 6 mg...9 a clock pm 1 pils of Mirtazapine 45 mg and 2 pils of Zopiclon 7.5 mg..does it help if i try Melatoni .thank you .Juan..
Can we get an updated video on melatonin? I can't find anything under 5mg pills.
My right ear feels good
lol... no sound on my right ear
Oh god I thought my earbud broke lol
My left ;)
left
i thot im deafing
Yes Melatonin can definitely stop working as all of the sleeping pills can. Unfortunately it's one of those things that we become tolerant to the medication.
Hopefully you have discussed this with your doctor
How do we know which is the best brand?
Can I take it for anxiety during the day? Looking for alternatives for Clonazepam.
Wow, I started taking the gummies....I am 67 and almost had become non-24. It does knock me out!!! So I am grateful! Thank you for this information!
I just watched this took a pill and fell asle-
😂
Sa-
Yeah a xan or Valium
Me t--
I’m gonna try nex-
i took 15 mg of melatonin in the form of 3 tablets at 8 pm last night and didn't know that was like way way too much oops. Fell asleep in 20 minutes though and woke up at 6 am not feeling groggy 🤷🏻♀️
Did you fel energized during the day
Thanks so much for this video. I took 1mg at around 7:30p. I fell asleep at about 11p. It's 7am now and I feel pretty good. I woke up around 2:45a and didn't get back to sleep until 4a. I had to listen to a guided sleep meditation and eventually fell back asleep. I was on ambien but started sleep eating so it was discontinued. I was prescribed restoril two weeks ago for sleep. It works but if I can do the melatonin I'd rather do that. Thanks for the video it was very helpful.
You're welcome Tiffany. The low dose melatonin is to help you pull your sleep forward or recover from jet lag. If you're taking it to help you fall asleep and sleep through the night, you may be better off taking the 3mg, 5mg or 10mg versions.
Lately when I wake up in the middle of the night I take 1 mg of melatonin to get back to sleep. It works sometimes
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed for an extended amount of time? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
This is great information! When I was in my late teens and twenties I always worked the night shift at restaurants because it paid more money. After that ,I was never able to get out of the habit of going to bed late. I think I might try this to see if I can bump up my bedtime.
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
I stop caffeine at 12.00 and have 1mg melatonin 1hr before bedtime. Works well. Without melatonin i have no problèm to fall asleep at 11 pm but wake up at 4... with melatonin 1hr before bed i wake up at 6. Great. I recommend.
I took 6mgs at 3am it's now after 7am and I'm still up. Watching all your videos Dr Tracey🤣
I see that! Thanks for binge watching my stuff!! 🙂
No thank YOU! I was diagnosed more than 20 years ago, have read portions of the DSM, seen many doctors and I think I've learned and understood my condition best from your videos. Explained clearly and well in bite-sized chunks. They recently gave me a test and discovered I have ADD in addition to the BPD and bipolar so my attention span is short. Keep up the good work and thank you for replying! I look forward to new videos posted on these subjects! Knowledge is power.
Ashwaganda..
No dude. You gotta take 15 mgs at 7am for it to work.
both 6 mg and 15 mg are too high
Hi AdeBamforth. Moving the melatonin up a few hours may make you sleepier earlier in the evening. That's the general effect of shifting your body clock forward. If you don't mind going to bed at 9, try taking the melatonin around 5 or 6.
I took a half of 5mg melatonin for my first time and I found that I dreamt a lot and feel drowsy and low in the morning, so what should I do more about this ? Increase or decrease this size?
Is the recommendation still 0.3-1mg as you said here Dr. Tracey? I see a lot of people, even kids, taking 5-10-15mg these days. Watching a lot of your old videos - so much great content!
Thanks for asking Surya and thanks for watching my old stuff. 🙂 The recommendation is still this small dose if you are using it to adjust your body clock like you would do for jet lag or trying to make yourself go to bed earlier. But most over-the-counter formulations, as 3, 5 or 10. in this case your taking it for the sedating effect and not so much for the body clock shifting effect. And being able to fall asleep is what most people take sleeping pills for even though its real purpose is affecting your body clock.
I have been a first shift worker for the majority of my work life. Just recently, I started working 3rd shift, and I was forced to do it. I have been taking sleep aid to help me fall asleep faster and a little longer. Because no matter how hard I try, I just can’t stay asleep in the middle of the day. I have heard a little bit about melatonin, so I am glad I came across this video. How many doses do you recommend I take?
This is my fourth time taking melatonin, 3mg, i sleep like a baby, but i have a crazy wild dreams! 😂
Man wtf I thought I was the only one
We sleep so good we reach that dream part in our sleep and stay there for a while I bet
Because you're mind is related and are actually sleeping .
@@bigdaddytrips6197 Wym
@Arturo Gonzalez same for me! Took the 3mg yesterday and I slept well ,didn’t wake up at all. But I got around 10 different crazy dreams and in the day I’m currently feeling tired ,it’s like the pill hasn’t worn off completely
@@Shaunpeters105 same thing thing here. Had 2 weird vivid dreams. Woke up & felt disoriented & weird. It was hard to snap back in reality. My room looked strange lol
250 lbs male here. I take 2, 5mg. But after 3 days it doesn't work due to tolerance. I'm trying to slowly get off Ambien. The rebound insomnia is nuts. Hey thanks for sharing the video
Check pineal gland.
For over 5 years i take 20mg
@@extrolic3047 how often do you take it?
I work five 12 1/2 hour night shifts every week. For many years I've had to pee every 1 to 2 hours which has robbed me of sleep. It's bad enough having to get out of bed every 60 minutes, but even worse is not being able to fall asleep after I get up. I tried melatonin a few days ago. Made me super drowsy about an hour after I took it. When I got up to pee, I could barely walk. I stumbled back to bed and fell asleep immediately each time I got up. My sleep was still broken but at least I did sleep. When I got out of bed to go to work, I felt like I'd taken a vicodin. The drowsy feeling wore off when I was driving and I actually felt refreshed. I was surprised that something so dangerous is sold without a prescription. 5 mg knocked me out. I think 10 mg would kill me. Anyway, it helped me so I'm going to keep using it.
Rat Man hi, the big concern is why your peeing every 1-2 hours. You should go to the doctor & find out the root cause. Then maybe you will sleep better. That is no normal & needs to be checked out.
The day light fixes the drowsiness part
@@kl3625 I've seen several specialists. They can't find anything wrong.
@@ratman8558
Try avoiding acidic foods and drinks afternoon and evening esp citric acid and spicy foods. I had same issue.
@@jamesallan1883 OK. Thanks
The gummies seem to work the best around 8:30 pm
Oh that's good to know. Thanks Shabby Girl.😊
I guess it depends on your natural circadian rhythm. You can do online sleep surveys to establish what time your body's melatonin production peaks. Take the melatonin 90 mins before that on an empty stomach to coincide with that.
@@n.s.5278 Didn't realize it had to be on an empty stomach; thanks!
Thank you Dr. Tracey, this is so helpful. I almost bought the trending gummies containing 3mg of melatonin.
Thank goodness I considered to watch videos from professionals as I'm just new to taking melatonin.
I think I'll go to 1mg that's available in our local market.
I need it to adjust my body clock, 'cause I usually sleep at 2 AM. My goal is to sleep from 9PM to 4AM.
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing dr Tracy Marks video.
3mg before bed when needed seems to be the sweet spot...
I bought some on amazon 2 mg, i have taken some around 9pm. Sometimes it keeps me up rather than giving me sleep
I have severe insomnia, my entire life
I toss and turn between 3am-5am and awake around 11 everyday I took 3x 5mg melatonin (dissolve under tongue) within 3 hours between 11pm-2am plus sometimes Zquil 😢😴😭😪 if I have Gravol I'll take 1 of those with melatonin
I'm glad this works for you
Dr. Tracey Marks, is it safe to take 1 1/2 mg Melatonin for long time, or you take it only when need it. most of the melatonin brands at my local stores comes in 3 mg, should I cut the tablet in half?
I will occasionally open and use half of a NOW brand 3mg gel cap sublingually just before bed. I hold and swish the mostly rice powder carrier under my tongue for a few minutes before swallowing it. This works well.
I have had great luck using the "I Can Make You Sleep" book and CD that comes with the book. I rarely use melatonin anymore because the CD and book have reprogrammed my mind for a better nights sleep. I only use the melatonin when I need to shift my sleep cycle and get a deeper nights sleep.
Sheri Schneider thanks for the book suggestion. I’ll have to look it up. Reprogramming sound like a good thing, though.
Dr. Tracey Marks Thank you for bringing attention and ideas to the issue of sleep. I didn't realize how much our negative self talk about sleep contributes to insomnia. Unconscious fears such as "what happens if I don't wake up in time or wake when I am needed" also contribute. The reprogramming that the "I Can Make You Sleep" book and CD guide you through, helps with these aspects of sleep. The book is very easy to read and would have been a game changer had I known these things in college.
A sleep tip I haven't seen elsewhere is to cup the hands together over the nose and mouth and insert the two index fingers gently into the notch in the socket over the eye. Breath into your hands for a minute or two. This will slow your breathing because the buildup of carbon dioxide slows and deepens the breathing. Pushing the finger gently into the socket puts pressure on a nerve that slows the breathing. This works as a quick method to down regulate the body.
Covering your eyes with light blockers that airlines used to give out or a strip of black cloth boosts natural melatonin production. A white noise generator with nature sounds or a fan is helpful for some. I found this particularly helpful in a dorm or apartment situation. A relatively new contributor to sleep problems is blue light from the screens on our electronics. There are now apps available that modify and turn down the light from our screens near bedtime.
Dr. Tracey Marks This is the link to nice short summary of 33 tips to help people with their sleep by Dr Mercola. articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/02/secrets-to-a-good-night-sleep.aspx Hopefully, a few of these might help some of your CZcams followers.
Thanks Sheri, those are some good tips. I have more videos on sleep and more to come. Here's a link to my Sleep Help playlist. goo.gl/RSWWe7 Starting in 2018, I"m posting new videos every Wednesday at 9am.
It's kinda crazy that we night owls need to take drugs to adjust to the 9-5 world due to our genetics.
Really! Thank you for writing that. : )
my doctor told me to take 25mg of benadryl at 8pm and 5mg of melatonin at 8:30pm and im still up the whole day🧍🏻♀️
Taking melatonin now for weed withdrawal I’m hate this I’m so restless tired haven’t slept much mayb 4 / 3 / 2 hours a night I barely started the meds 2days ago 5mg not sure if it’s strong enough doctor told me 1time before bed I’m getting shortness of breath sweats I feel like I’m dying 😭
I haven’t heard of people using melatonin for weed withdrawal. I hope you feel better soon.
Dr. Tracey Marks thank u not exactly for weed withdrawal but just to help me sleep since I don’t have the weed anymore
Oh I see. You probably want the higher doses then of 3mg, 5mg or 10mg. The small doses I mentioned are for adjusting your body clock. Good luck.
Stephen Wright nah quiting weed gave me so much anxiety for the whole month all kinds of symptoms then it went away and I was able to sleep and eat no anxiety I stopped taking melatonin I only drank it like 4 times during that month didn’t wanna rely on another substance started exercising and working a lot
Idea 86 It’s nice to hear it went well, and good luck for the future :)
I took a 12 mg pill at 10 pm and I sat in my bed until 4 am when I finally fell asleep
Congrats peasant
Thank you! I didn't know the right dose...I started taking 5mg now I do 6-12mg and sometimes even with it I can't sleep 😭
Try also having Chamomile tea before the melatonin, or even better.....Passion Flower tea, good for anxiety and all that. 5mg should be okay, one thing that can really prevent sleep is anxiety or too much thinking.
Forget melatonin. Try one tablet of magnesium (citrate or better), right before going to bed (15 min before). It's the most overlooked mineral for relaxation. You'll see real results.
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
@@Luminous.Dynamics Chamomile tea is relaxing and great as a carminative (so you can pass gas), but it does make one pee more at night, I have found. Passion flower makes me sick; same with valerian.
I wanna start mine now I pray it works
I have my headphones on well watching video..... I know both left and right ears work on the headphones, but only the LEFT sound works on this video. The editor didn't catch this ... but dont mind me I'm over 8 years late to watch this video🤦🏿♀️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏽♀️. Luv ya Tracey Marks 🤓
I have mental health issues I was being injected in rehabilitation center since then I haven't been able to sleep for 5 months now haven't sleep,, I need your help
Just got 0.3 mg to aid sleep had to order it from u.s a as not available in UK . Venlafaxine has been messing up my sleep patterns for years hope it works.
Ive been prescribed 3mg
Deseo y decreto que todas las personas que lean este mensaje sean felices y prósperas en todo sentido! ❤️
So.... I just took 20mg and THEN watched this video :/ woops... I assume it won't hurt me. But what are the problems related to too high of dosing?
timmzzzz88 Taking doses higher than the maximum is one of the risk factors for complex sleep behaviors such as sleep walking, sleep eating, sleep driving, etc. It's not a given that will happen, but it increases the chance when you take higher doses of any sleeping pill.
timmzzzz88 I took 10 MG last night and am just watching this lol.
Can you take it every day? I saw a study where it benefits in fat loss and a higher metabolism output when at rest. But would your body get adjusted to the dosage and could it reverse your sleep, or even disrupt it?
Is melatonin beneficial to take if I have FX syndrome? Will it help the circadian rhythm & being a night owl? I have read that it is beneficial for many reasons.
I know this is old vid. But can i ask sone serious questions about my sleep?
No
@@Hye12112 i agree no
You don’t need to ask
Thank you I been having sleep deprivation insomnia 5 Year's now
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed for an extended amount of time? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
I can't pin down my issue. The tiniest amount and I will be dead asleep for 11 hours.
After months of insomnia. i will try 1mg tonight. I just took it. I hope it works because this isn't fun anymore.
I was too late taking it though. Just 1.5/2 hours before bedtime
How do you feel
@@JuanSanchez-ud9zt not working yet. But it'll take some time i guess.
Taking 0.5 mg melatonin and staying up untill i feel completely exhausted has fixed my insomnia. Using a blue light filter on my phone after dinner has made it even better. So i can recommend it
Howmany pills did you take ?
@@caonimaaacao2682 can't remember how many pills. But i think it was between 0.5 and 1 milligrams.
I enjoyed the video. I think I was taking melatonin too late. Going to take it earlier.
What are the effects and side effects of taking together Clonazepam (0.5 mg) + Escitalopram (5 mg) + organic Melatonin supplement ?
I just took 3mg pill at 8 and I'm now feeling sleepy at 3 I hate pills
Hey doctor thanks for yiur insight and your expert advice. Can depression cause vertigo and what cures it cause for the last 6 months I've struggled with vertigo ?
I think depression does cause tinnitus and vertigo I also took one month medication for it. I am taking melatonin because I have severe anxiety and cannot sleep like a normal person and everything bad /weird thoughts comes around nighttime and I just cannot fall asleep and causes me anxiety. I also have tinnitus and omg I think it’s the result of depression. Thus things are maybe connected
Also please go see a doctor if you can! It will help
I have been taking Melatonin 4 sleep since this new year, trying 2 go natural. The bottle says take 20 minutes before bedtime, and there 10 mg each, is 10 mg a too of a high dosage; becuz I hear you say 3 mg may be too high of a dose?.
It depends on the formulation. The common dosages are 3, 5 and 10. But it comes to the over the counter medications are usually say to follow the recommendations on the bottle. Because one companies 10 mg may be similar to another companies 5 mg.
Just under 1 mg works great for me just before bed time. Comes to 5-6 drops.
my problem is not falling to sleep it's staying asleep. I work nights so I go to sleep around 9am and I am up at 12 in the afternoon. I need something that will keep me sleep for at least 2 more hours.
Sheila Gomley my problem is getting to sleep. Melatonin wont help youn but sleeping pills would.
Try magnesium lotion or oil. Both are great for calming down the nervous system & aiding in sleep.
I take it and have not noticed any tolerance buildup.
Hello madam....i have...5 mg ...so can i cut and use..is that... good??.... please 🙏🏻 reply me
Dr. Marks, can one develop tolerance to melatonin? Or can you just go on taking it daily for as long as you want.
You don't develop tolerance to melatonin as it is a natural hormone that the body already secretes. The problem with taking it daily however is that it will make you depended on it to sleep, the gland in the brain will stop secreting melatonin since the body will get it from outside sources. So if you're fine with having to use the pill everytime you go to sleep for now on, then yeah sure take it everyday.
+Dr Tracey Marks You mentioned to take it at 7pm if you plan to be asleep by 11pm... I sometimes have my dinner at 7pm, Does it need to be taken with food or can it be taken without? & How long do you take it for?
I would take it on an empty belly before dinner to help absorption
Not sure why she said that. NIH articles suggest that the half-life of melatonin is about 90 minutes. You will be out of melatonin rather soon after you hit the hay. If you don't fall asleep right away, you are out of luck.
@@Cathy-xi8cb That's why I take it throughout the night, if I awaken.
That's why it takes forever to fall asleep with Melatonin. I will start doing that.
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed for an extended amount of time? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
Thanks for these information!
was listening on my right ear only and thought this was a trick to get me to listen to asmr, but alas i figured it out lol
I now have a healthy diet and good workout schedule. Yet my brain still doesn’t understand that I need to sleep during the night I’m losing my sanity
Is it addictive? When is the best time to take it at night to help you relax before bed?
Hi Mark! Melatonin isn't addictive, but it can become ineffective after a while. People usually say about 1-2 hrs before bed if its a short acting and 1-3 if it's long acting melatonin.
@@DrTraceyMarks are there any side effects?
Here's a good source of information on it www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-940/melatonin
I took a 10mg melatonin pill at 8 PM before I went to bed it is now 1:17 in the morning as a writing this
Lol that intro description was so accurate
No audio
Is Melatonin safe to take if you have Epilepsy? I have Epilepsy (Though I'm on medication for it) and Insomnia and I'm a night owl. I read somewhere that people with Epilepsy produce less Melatonin than most other people. The Insomnia is probably due to that.
Ask your doctor
If I was you and if I had epilepsy I probably would be wayy more afraid of not getting enough sleep because not getting enough sleep triggers epileptic issues many times. Just drink some passion flower tea and take a little bit of melatonin.
Source: My GF has epilepsy and takes Tegretol + sleeps plenty
@@Luminous.Dynamics I take Lamotrigine for my Epilepsy. I don't know where I can get Melatonin from.
Dr. Please get me suggestion regarding the usage of melatonin. I am 53 year old man suffering chronic insomnia for 18 years and at present using qutipin25. Since last 3 months it does not works. Madom, what is your precious opinion to start melatonin and what dosage would be effective for me.
You’re lovely. Thank you sis. God bless xo
Thank you for informing us Dr Tracey!! Also you’re so beautiful
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed for an extended amount of time? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
@@FishLubber i did try once! it really made me feel sleepy in a natural way however i chose to stay up regardless 😭
I just took 20mg for my first time I hope I can get some sleep eventually
isnt that alot ?
Not recommended to go over 10mg, but no worries, it won't harm you. Also it's for short term regulation of sleep patterns. So stop after a few days to feel for the change in pattern.
Thanks doctor
Thank you Dr.
I took 10 mg in morning and tried to sleep for almost 4 hours but it didn't work
Yes, it's the smaller doses that work - but only to regulate your sleep and not knock you out.
Also it works with the circadian rhythm. Taking it in the morning won't do much. If you are suffering from jet lag or delayed sleep phases take it around 4 or 5 hours before you want to sleep, but not more than an hour before sunset and preferably without eating afterwards, at 3mg. If you just want help with sleep take it with chamomile tea and 500mg magnesium one hour before intended sleep. Dosage 250mcg or less, so max a quarter of a mg, on an empty stomach.
Hi Doc, what happen if we take 10mg dose every day?
For that wise advice,,,I subscribed. And have two likes,,doctor. THANKS,,,
I watched this and fell straight to sleep 😆
Her voice is soothing.
Can i give my mom 10mg melatonin instead of the 5mg one she is not getting a sleep
Dr. Tracey Marks: Is their value in the 5mg and 10 mg doses?
Yes but mostly for sleep initiation. The higher doses are more beneficial for helping people fall asleep rather than changing body clock timing.
Hard to find....it's all 3 to 10 , never just 1 or less
Great information. Thank you.
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed for an extended amount of time? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
Can you recommend a good brand?
Heavenly Sleep Liquid Melatonin , if I put into the juice before sleep , is that ok ?
What if you’ve been a chronic user (10+ years) and if you go without, your go three or four days before sleep finds you. Where do I even start???
I have sleep delayed disorder i dont know i sleep all day and wake up all night i study at night too
Join the club. : )
Watching this right before my 1 mg Melatonin pill :3
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed for an extended amount of time? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
@@FishLubber I've tried 1 mg from the pharmacy, worked better than 3 mg from the drug stores such as CVS. I didn't do long term usage I usually quit after few days. I usually take it 1 hour before sleep I take it around 9:00 PM. But I think there is a difference between different brands.
Hey doctor, I dont have a pineal gland due to a tumor removal. Would you recommend I take melatonin or should other parts of my brain make up for the gland being gone?
Hey Dr Tracy I have a question about melatonin. My understanding is that melatonin is on a negative feedback loop in the endocrine system. And so the more melatonin you take the less effect it can have is that true?
No. The more you have the more side effects you'll have such as agitation, confusion, drowsiness, vivid dreams. The ideal dosage for best effect without side effects is pretty low. I am on 150mcg and it works perfectly, on an empty stomach with chamomile tea and magnesium. I wouldn't go over 250mcg. Remember an adult body only produces around 100mcg, so 250mcg with bioavailability of 20 percent is half of that. You don't want to take more as it will switch off the body's own production.
@@n.s.5278 what you’re describing is a negative feedback loop. Thanks for your input.
Yes but is it also possible that it can stop working? I had a jar of it and did not take it every night. By the time I got close to the end of the jar , it seemed to stop working. I then found it even harder to go to sleep.
Thank you very much
great vid -- thank you
Thanks a lot. I've got a lot more coming on sleep and other mental health issues.
Did you try the low dose melatonin 3-4 hours before bed for an extended amount of time? I do not see many people doing reviews after seeing Dr Tracey Marks video.
Good information. I use 3mg
I guess my wonderful brain missed the memo that I'm suppose to sleep during the night. Been going weeks now without good sleep and it's driving me to near insanity.
Same here.
@@loveforeignaccents Same here.
Umm… I wish it were this simple! I am a chronic insomniac so in desperation bought some melatonin pills, took the prescribed dose at the prescribed time before retiring, had a fabulous nights sleep, felt a bit fuzzy the next day but really OK. The next night I took it again and didn’t fall asleep AT ALL but instead suffered the most atrocious psychotic episodes. As a consequence I have thrown the remaining pills in the garbage. So, My advice is to read up on the known side effects before trying it.
Psyhotic? Which symptoms?
Hello dr , should I take it with water or just swallow the pill?
Unless it's a dissolvable tab it's usually best to take pills with water just to get them to slide down nicely.
My anxiety-induced insomnia has ruined my life. Used Temazepam on and off for a 2-week period with mixed results - although I will not go back to this drug. Have used Valerian root on and off for a few years, again with mixed results - although Valerian seems to have a higher "strike rate" than Temazepam believe it or not. Have only tried Melatonin 2mg for 3 consecutive nights last week. Night 1 - one pill, fast asleep, vivid dreams, perfect. Nights 2 and 3 - two pills each, no effect, up all night. Have not used Melatonin since.
Sorry to hear this. All sleeping pills can just stop working. I've seen them last 1-2 days just like you describe. Maybe you should look at getting treatment for the anxiety instead (if you are already not). There are other sleep aids, but they all can be spotty in their consistency.
Have you tried Ashwagandha for anxiety? It really helps. Not only for anxiety it is good but for many other health benefits.
What causes you to get your nights and days flipped. I’ve been struggling for over two months now to sleep at night instead of during the day. I don’t usually get sleepy until 7 or 8 in the morning. I’ve tried sleeping medications but they only last a couple of days and then my rhythm switches back to being up all night. I really need help. I’ve been working with my psychiatrist but we are just not getting lasting results unfortunately
What to your health without sleeping. .I'm so worried also me like you..I feel week ang dizziness. .my hearth sometimes palpitatate. .😣
Get your pineal gland tested.
Same here. I have dx DPSD (or whatever the new name is now). I am usually 4 hours off from most ppl, but was sick from something else last night and up all night; trying to figure out how NOT to go to sleep at dawn, now. I have been taking Melatonin for 10 years or so, 10 mg. per night, in divided doses (I awaken during the night-- am a Senior). I have to say if I weren't taking it, I'd be going to bed at dawn, all the time. This way, it's only occasionally. Sometimes I'm only 3 hours off. I take 1 mg. at 9 or 10 pm., then the rest every few hours, as needed. I'm considering taking more all all at once... not sure if that'll work or make things worse. I am writing this 4 years after the video; I don't think most docs know any more than they did then. This video seems spot- on.
Be sure to use nightlight at night, dim screens, use dark or amber glasses, turn off lights at night- etc. I think that helps somewhat.
I have delayed sleep phase from ADHD and I love taking Benadryl to help me sleep. Meletonin gives me massive headaches. Is there a way to take it that I don't get migraines and traditional headaches the next day?
Pretty sure things like Benadryl aren't safe to be taking every night.
@@Luminous.Dynamics just curious, do you have a neurological disorder that causes the circadian rhythm to be incorrect? Also does it delay the production of meletonin in your system until about 2 o'clock in the morning, while producing serotonin at about 12pm every day? Have you tried resetting your internal clock by taking heavy sleep aids at 5pm in the afternoon just hoping you'll be able to shut down enough that you can sleep, only to find your executive dysfunction causing a battle against sleep, right along side your stimulant medication?
I am asking because I understand the risk of taking it nightly. Which is why I was asking if there is a way to take meletonin without debilitating migraines. What is the point of taking a supplement if it's just going to cause next day vomiting, and exhaustion along with crippling pain?
Benedryl is very drying. Do not take on a regular basis if you have asthma (this was told to me).
Is it okay to take melatonin when you're taking an antipsychotic drug?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist, because that sounds risky.
Can you recommend a reliable brand?
J Claxton sorry I wish I could. I've talked to people who've had good results with multiple brands.
I used to take Nytol, and it made me restless if I took the full pill :( Recently, I was taking Benadryl (half pill), and it made me comfortably drowsy. Trying Melatonin now. It's a 3 mg dose, though. Will it work ok?
Does it matter if I take Melatonin XR or IR? I have 1mg pills but they're the XR type. It made me feel quite fuzzy at morning.
How high can you make the dose before the effects taper off
Mine says do not take for more than 14 days so is that in a row?
Probably
my left year enjoyed the video ;)
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