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Title: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: outby43 on September 16, 2010, 12:22:30 AM
I have insomnia and the only thing that worked for me was allergy medicine like benadryl.  I am unable to take that active ingredient any longer because it will show up on a drug test.  Same with prescription sleep drugs.

Does anyone have experience with "natural sleep aids".

Before anyone says whack off first.  It doesn't work.

Valerian root looks like it works for some people.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Meso_z on September 16, 2010, 01:14:42 AM
Valerian root...i have tried it, did shit for me.  ;D
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: outby43 on September 16, 2010, 01:28:50 AM
that sux
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: LMV on September 16, 2010, 01:33:19 AM

reverse psychology
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: outby43 on September 16, 2010, 01:34:46 AM
i tried reverse psychology but I cannot outsmart myself.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: LMV on September 16, 2010, 01:40:35 AM
i tried reverse psychology but I cannot outsmart myself.

try to read some of Howards posts

Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: jon cole on September 16, 2010, 02:50:17 AM
magnesium help me...

less stressed and better mood, better sleep.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Luolamies on September 16, 2010, 03:27:36 AM
I have insomnia and the only thing that worked for me was allergy medicine like benadryl.  I am unable to take that active ingredient any longer because it will show up on a drug test.  Same with prescription sleep drugs.

Does anyone have experience with "natural sleep aids".

Before anyone says whack off first.  It doesn't work.

Valerian root looks like it works for some people.

In what situation is benadryl, diphenhydramine hcl even forbidden?
Valerian root did help a little but i had to take 5 times the amount suggested...
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Magnus on September 16, 2010, 06:29:23 AM
I have insomnia and the only thing that worked for me was allergy medicine like benadryl.  I am unable to take that active ingredient any longer because it will show up on a drug test.  Same with prescription sleep drugs.

Does anyone have experience with "natural sleep aids".

Before anyone says whack off first.  It doesn't work.

Valerian root looks like it works for some people.

Used to have terrible troubles in the past.
I tried with success drops of linden (used google translator, hope it's right): they worked but I had to use three times the dosage adviced.

Given time it was not useful anymore, just had to use Xanax.

Bye man.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: bigbobs on September 16, 2010, 06:38:04 AM
10 mg of melatonin does the trick for me on those odd nights
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: _bruce_ on September 16, 2010, 06:39:14 AM
Qi Gong can help.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: myt1 on September 16, 2010, 07:49:12 AM
10 mg of melatonin does the trick for me on those odd nights

That's the prob with melatonin though is you have to keep upping the dose until you get to something crazy like I was at 15mgs with 500mgs of niacin a night.  It's stupid

I agree with the poster on valerian being 4 shit. 

I had been using a couple GABA caps a night and ran out b4 remembering to order.  I went to a supp store here and they only had this powder drink for 70 dollars.  I was like wtf are you on???  He said he had too much so he would sell them for 35 a piece so I bought two.  Still overpriced but the shit was pretty good if you used 3 servings or so.  Anyway, trying to keep it short I looked around to just get the ingredients on my own (GABA and ZMA), and found on BB.com.  I bought High Power Nutrition GABA (300 grams for 14.99) and High Power ZMA (180 caps for 18.95)  The GABA is an insanely great price.  I've been doing 4 grams of GABA mixed in with 8 oz of FP crystal light, and 3 caps of ZMA about 30-45 minutes b4 I want to go to sleep and it has beeng working even better than the Black Mist product I got the idea from.

Black Mist was 35 bucks and i got less than twenty servings out of it (my serving size, not what the bottle says)

Buying ingredients separate I get 75 servings of GABA and 60 of the ZMA for 34 bucks.......triple the servings for a dollar less :D
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: FREAKgeek on September 16, 2010, 07:53:05 AM
The bioavailability of GABA is poor with orals.

 :(
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: myt1 on September 16, 2010, 08:07:40 AM
The bioavailability of GABA is poor with orals.

 :(

It's a powder, not a pill.  I think that might help a little, but I don't know.  Anyway, it does work.  After a half hour or so I feel a little flushed....kinda like plain niacin but without the itching and redness, and then just really chilled out.  The reason I can never sleep is my brain decides to think out every problem/chore/errand/whatever I have to do the next day the minute i lay down to sleep.  This combo helps to relax me and slow things down enough to fall asleep
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: bradistani on September 16, 2010, 08:15:24 AM
look at your sleep enviroment first before you go drugging yourself up. what's your bedtime routine? what5 state is your bed in?

my bed is awesomely comfy. i can't wait to get in the bastard at night, lig out and catch some zzzzz  8)

Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Coach is Back! on September 16, 2010, 08:16:14 AM
I have insomnia and the only thing that worked for me was allergy medicine like benadryl.  I am unable to take that active ingredient any longer because it will show up on a drug test.  Same with prescription sleep drugs.

Does anyone have experience with "natural sleep aids".

Before anyone says whack off first.  It doesn't work.

Valerian root looks like it works for some people.

3-5mg melatonin with sleepy time tea w/valarian
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Hulkster on September 16, 2010, 02:13:56 PM
Quote
Before anyone says whack off first.  It doesn't work.

whack off to women next time.. 8)
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Nails on September 16, 2010, 02:17:35 PM
Pussy works for me, i knock out right away once i bust a nut during sex
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Evo on September 16, 2010, 06:46:15 PM
GABA worked well for me as a teen when I suffered with insomnia....now I use val, zopiclone or xanax.  A mix of all three with a spliff was an experience the other sunday after legs, I only moved from the couch to feed and that was hard work :)

I may give GABA another shot and cut back on the meds.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on September 16, 2010, 06:50:47 PM
See Michael Jackson's Doctor. He helped MJ sleep.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Evo on September 16, 2010, 06:53:31 PM
Pussy works for me, i knock out right away once i bust a nut during sex

I do most of the time, depends.  If the bitch wants cuddles after I tend to get a little pissed off and this spoils me dropping off.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: DK II on September 16, 2010, 07:09:58 PM
valerian root and hop extract. But you will have to take more than recommended.

Glutamin helps with sleep as well. Tryptophan is not bad.

Take Tryptophan on an empty stomach, followed by glutamin, valerian root and hop extract 20-30mins later.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Lundgren on September 16, 2010, 07:28:13 PM
 Dim lights, get a sugar high a few hours before sleeping than a protein shake before sleep. This will get your blood sugar down, also don't drink caffiene. Then do something real boring before you sleep. Something that's boring that involves no stress, and only do it about an hour before sleep. It's all about conditioning if your brain thinks it's time to sleep you sleep hardcore. however if your brain thinks your in the middle of something important your gonna be stuck in high gear.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: kh300 on September 16, 2010, 08:51:09 PM
Sleepy time tea. knocks me out a half hour after drinking it, and doesnt make me feel tired the next day.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: HTexan on September 16, 2010, 09:00:51 PM
1.) avoid caffeine during the day
2.) Run around the block
3.) hot shower, or bath (don't jack yet)
4.) drink chamomile, and orange leaves tea.
5.) take Valerian
6.) yes, jack off/ have sex
7.) Try pitch dark room, relaxing music if you like.
8.) do relaxation techniques when in bed.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: CalvinH on September 16, 2010, 09:05:42 PM
You could ask Ron to go back to the old server...
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: DK II on September 17, 2010, 03:24:35 AM
r

LOL!!
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: garebear on September 17, 2010, 03:36:51 AM
10 mg of melatonin does the trick for me on those odd nights
Do you really take 10 mg per dosage?

I usually take 3 mg, but on occasion I have taken 6.  Knocks me on my ass every time.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: newmom on September 17, 2010, 04:33:41 AM
Sleepy time tea. knocks me out a half hour after drinking it, and doesnt make me feel tired the next day.

that is good stuff for sure
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: DK II on September 17, 2010, 04:56:13 AM
If you have a question about Aids, please ask JNN aka Salvatore.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Luolamies on September 17, 2010, 04:56:35 AM
Honestly i wan't to know, which test/organisation does not allow the use of benadryl?
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: Tito24 on September 17, 2010, 04:58:37 AM
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Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: tendonitis on September 17, 2010, 07:13:13 AM
Watch a Cutler DVD, you'll sleep like a rock.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: outby43 on September 17, 2010, 04:32:35 PM
Honestly i wan't to know, which test/organisation does not allow the use of benadryl?

benadryl can show up as a false positive for PCP or Benzos
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: HTexan on September 17, 2010, 04:51:21 PM
benadryl can show up as a false positive for PCP or Benzos
Aren't most benzos legal with a Rx script?
Anyway, just stop taking benadryl for 4 days before your test.
Title: Re: Natural Sleep Aids
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on September 17, 2010, 05:22:32 PM
benadryl can show up as a false positive for PCP or Benzos

wtf?? what does benadryl have to do with PCP?

in any case, its to the point now where im taking benadryl every single night now. otherwise i just lie there and think myself into a festering pile of stress for 4 hours and end up getting 3 hours of 'sleep'.