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I was prescribed 1 mg of Klonopin, but had a reaction even to such a low dose. I've stopped ever since and I really avoid prescription sleep aids and prescriptions in general.
I have some decent results with 100mg of L-Theanine and 100% natural Lithium Orotate with Kava Kava.
I also use 'Bhami' oil, otherwise known as the Ayurvedic herb called Bacoba. I'm starting to get some positive results with this combo and there aren't any side-effects
I take natural supplements only. I take a neurotransmitter called GABA, an amino acid called glutamine, an amino acid called 5-HTP, an amino acid called taurine and a neurotransmitter called melatonin. All of these help me relax, fall asleep and stay asleep.
I used to take Lyrica, but found out it was an analog of GABA. Meaning it's the same molecule with one small change. I was having some side effects from the Lyrica so I decided to switch. I got the same effect, with no side effects and a much cheaper price tag.
I take the others because I have chronically poor digestion. I don't digest protein well. Protein is broken down into amino acids and the body uses amino acids to make neurotransmitters. I firmly believe, after tons of research on the subject, that neurologic problems including depression and many other disorders are caused by lack of protein in the diet or poor protein digestion. Depressed foks aren't deficient in Prozac! They are deficient in serotonin (made from tryptophan via the intermediate 5-HTP. If interested read THE MOOD CURE, or WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT DEPRESSION.
I also take digestive enzymes and betaine HCL whenever I eat protein and I eat a lot more of it now. It is the single thing that has helped improve my health more than any other factor. And I was really sick a year ago with chronic fatigue syndrome.
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When I need it, I take half the generic for Ambien (5 mg) and it works great for about six hours. I don't feel dopey from it. Lately I am sleeping much better, as I have gotten used to CPAP therapy and use it every night, and as my menopausal symptoms have eased up (still on small dose of Estradiol).
What I eat really affects how I sleep as well. Recently I have cut out the bedtime snack so no food 2-3 hours before bed and this helps a great deal. Also, I have improved my diet so I am eating at least 2 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruit each day, plus more legumes and whole grains and less meat and salt. And almost NO ADDED SUGAR. I believe all the sugar, salt and white carbs Americans eat has a huge negative effect on our health. Especially as we get older : )
And of course, exercise is as important as diet.
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