How effective is Melatonin as a sleep-aid?

Question:

I suffer from cronic insomnia and am reluctant to use prescription medication. I have used it in the past, and was left feeling "disconnected" and groggy. I just want something to use during the worst of the sleepless-cycles to get me back on the sleeping track. Would melatonin be effective?

Answers:
Here are some things that can help you get a better nights sleep.

1. Limit daily intake of caffeine especially after 6 pm.

2. Try to avoid watching TV and hour before bed, if your mind is too stimulated it can keep you awake.

3. Drink enough water during the day, preferably half your body weight in ounces. Water is a metabolism regulator, if yours is stable you will sleep better.

4. Try to exercise 3-5 times a week, when you sleep your body rebuilds itself, so exercising will allow the body to make you tired by emitting chemicals that allow you to get more restful sleep.

5. Try to relax about an hour before bed, limit stimulation to your brain, meditate, read relaxing material, listen to soothing music.

6. One of the best natural treatments for sleep deprivation is lavender extract. Some people dont like it but you put a few drops on your pillow and you will be out like a light.

Regardless of your other issues you have going, some which you may have little control over such as stress, these are small things you can control that can help you sleep better.

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Other Answers:
I didn't find it effective at all. But your mileage may vary. I also didn't find chamomile or any other herbal product effective, either. Sorry.

First, it depends on how old you are. If you are under 35, I'd say it probably won't help at all. If you are over 35.maybe. Melatonin is basically a natural hormone produced in your body. The levels in your body often decline as we age. If that is the cause of your insomnia, then melatonin might help.

It's easy enough to find out. Buy a bottle. It is very cheap. You can buy it in tablet form or "sublingual" which goes under the tongue. I prefer the long-acting table form, but it's really a personal preference.

I'd recommend starting out with taking 1 mg about 1/2 hour before bedtime. If you wake up during the night and can't get back to sleep quickly, take another 1 mg. If that doesn't help you that night, start with 2 mg at bedtime and another 2 if you wake up during the night. You can keep upping the dosage until you are taking a total of 10 mg a night, but if it is still not working at the point, low melatonin levels is NOT your problem.

Its the only way for me when my brain wont stop thinking and I need to fall asleep
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