Sleeping Problems.... Would You Take This?

I tried Valerian root. I could only get one to go down. Have you guys ever smelled that stuff? It smells just like doggy.....you know what! I am NOT kidding. It is HORRIBLE! My brain kept telling my throat "that is NOT supposed to be in your mouth!" :laugh:

I threw it in the trash.

 

Going to bed at the same time is impossible for those of us who work alternating shifts. Even though research shows this is bad for workers in the long run and reduces productivity, companies are not willing to change, so you put up with a constantly changing schedule or you don't have a job. I have not had a set schedule since 1994. Every job I have had requires working alternating shifts.

 

I tried Melatonin tablets that someone recommended, but they did absolutely nothing.

 

I have found exercise to be the biggest help along with covering my windows with thick black plastic so when I turn the light out, my room is totally dark.

 

On my goodness! That would scare the wits out of me as I am scared of the dark. I have to have some kind of light in the room or as at the moment we have a streetlight across the road and the lights of the traffic through the night. I know that because I don't sleep much either. Not found anything to work for me, not even the herbal stuff.

 

Exercise does work somewhat though make sure you don't exercise or eat so close to going to bed because then it has the reverse effect. I've always been told to keep a regular sleep schedule but like others said, sometimes that's not possible. You might try drinking some chamonille tea in the evening before bed.