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originally posted by: khnum
In Australia the whole sleep disorder study racket is run by companies that sell cpap machines,I was diagnosed with apnea bought the machine and now I can lie in bed and stare at the ceiling all night with absolutely no apnea nor sleep either.Western medicine is clueless in this area Im afraid to say.
originally posted by: snowspirit
I alternate between gravol pills and melatonin. That way I don't build up a tolerance to the gravol. The melatonin, I have 1.5 mg, and 5 mg.
Seems to help.
Not real sustainable long term. Because of a tolerance buildup for most people, 2 drinks becomes 3 and then 4... For the average person anyway.
originally posted by: jaynkeel
I self medicate with a couple of beers every night. Seems to be enough to slow my body down to a point where i can usually go to bed by midnight, now waking in the am... different story.
originally posted by: underwerks
Bad part is there is nothing you can do about it. Light therapy and dark therapy are two non-medication style treatments, but even those don't work in 50% of people who try them. Also Modafinil, but that also has only shown limited success in people with this disorder. I'm just wondering, does anyone else have this and if so, what are the things that work for you? I'm lucky to have a job right now where I can work out of my home and sleep and wake up when I feel like it, but for years it was a living hell having to conform to normal waking hours.
originally posted by: underwerks
originally posted by: snowspirit
I alternate between gravol pills and melatonin. That way I don't build up a tolerance to the gravol. The melatonin, I have 1.5 mg, and 5 mg.
Seems to help.
What are the gravol pills? I've tried melatonin but it doesn't really help with falling asleep or staying asleep, it only gives me insanely vivid dreams.
originally posted by: bluesjr
a reply to: underwerks
"People with DSPD generally fall asleep some hours after midnight and have difficulty waking up in the morning."
Guess I have it too. I don't have any tips, other than no caffeine after noon. But I also enjoy what seems like my only free and quiet time once the family is asleep. Just hate the waking up part.
originally posted by: underwerks
After years of having what I thought was insomnia, I decided to actually go see a doctor about it. I'll admit, I was mainly hoping to get some kind of prescription. But it turns out it isn't insomnia, it's DSPD. Which basically means your circadian rhythm is longer than the normal 24 hour circadian rhythm most people have. It may not be insomnia, but it sucks just as bad. Kind of like an eternal jet lag.
Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD), also known as delayed sleep phase syndrome or delayed sleep phase type, and in the 2014 revision of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3), delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, is a chronic dysregulation of a person's circadian rhythm (biological clock), compared to the general population and relative to societal norms. The disorder affects the timing of sleep, peak period of alertness, the core body temperature rhythm, and hormonal and other daily cycles. People with DSPD generally fall asleep some hours after midnight and have difficulty waking up in the morning.[1] People with DSPD probably have a circadian period significantly longer than 24 hours.[2] Depending on the severity, the symptoms can be managed to a greater or lesser degree, but no cure is known.
en.wikipedia.org...
Bad part is there is nothing you can do about it. Light therapy and dark therapy are two non-medication style treatments, but even those don't work in 50% of people who try them. Also Modafinil, but that also has only shown limited success in people with this disorder. I'm just wondering, does anyone else have this and if so, what are the things that work for you? I'm lucky to have a job right now where I can work out of my home and sleep and wake up when I feel like it, but for years it was a living hell having to conform to normal waking hours.
Any advice or tips? If you have insomnia I'd like to hear of anything that worked for you as well. Thanks.
Lavender - The Sweet Scent of Sleep
Whiff lavender for a more restful slumber
Researchers found that lavender increased slow-wave sleep, the very deep slumber in which the heartbeat slows and muscles relax. During this phase, the brain is thought to organize memory, as well.
Use Pure lavender essential oil. Sprinkle a few drops on a piece of tissue and tuck it under your pillow, or use an aromatherapy diffuser.
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Valerian
Scientists aren't sure how valerian works, but they believe it increases the amount of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA helps regulate nerve cells and has a calming effect on anxiety. Drugs such as alprazolam (Xanax) and diazepam (Valium) also work by increasing the amount of GABA in the brain. Researchers think valerian may have a similar, but weaker effect.
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