Posted by Lao Tzu on August 26, 2009, at 10:36:37
In reply to relaxation and sleeping, posted by elanor roosevelt on August 9, 2009, at 16:30:54
I've found that some vitamins can help with sleep. I used to take a combination of B6, B3, vitamin E, and melatonin at bedtime with some success. Magnesium, if you are deficient, can help as well. There is a supplement on the market that contains L-tryptophan, valerian, and melatonin in one tablet. This may help, or it may do nothing. I don't know for sure, but if you are bipolar, it probably won't work. I've found that what works for me is Tylenol PM gelcaps (two of them), and just a little bit of melatonin. I sleep fine with that. Long term, you may try the vitamins I mentioned above at bedtime and reserve the Tylenol PM for really restless nights. The vitamin regimen above has helped me for quite a long time. Good luck.
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