Posted by nolvas on August 10, 2009, at 3:35:29
In reply to relaxation and sleeping, posted by elanor roosevelt on August 9, 2009, at 16:30:54
C.B.T is most effective for insomnia. I used www.myselfhelp.com. It's supposed to be $19.95 but I signed up for free in March of this year, it was a promotion. It does work, it takes commitment and it's a six week course. I really do recommend it though. It's the best long term plan you can try in my opinion.
Anxiety about not sleeping will stop you sleeping, and anxiety in general will. It could well be that Cortisol levels are keeping you awake. Phosphatidyl Serine is supposed to be very good at lowering Cortisol levels and making you more relaxed. Phosphorylated Serine is supposed to be more effective, I've read some good reviews on Amazon about it. You can get this form in a supplement known as Seriphos. I'll give you some links so you can read reviews >
http://www.amazon.com/T-E-Neesby-Seriphos-100-capsules/dp/B00014FG18
Notice how people reviewing it mention it helps with sleep.
Seriphos is Phosphorylated Serine, it seems the normal effective dose is 90mg. This form is cheaper than Phosphatidyl Serine and apparently even more effective. Phosphatidyl Serine dosage is 300mg. As always less is more, try the lowest dose to start with and persist with it. I've read some people take a dose in the morning and then in the evening. I haven't seen Phosphorylated Serine in bulk powder form, I really wish I could find some. Phosphatidyl Serine is readily available in bulk powder form from bulknutrition.com and similar websites.
I also recommend reading the chapter on sleep in Dale Carnegies book
"stop worrying and start living"
The chapter is called "How to stop worrying about Insomnia"
Smile, be happy because you definitely can beat this problem. It doesn't matter how long you've had Insomnia for C.B.T can improve your situation.It helped me. I hope all this information helps.
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