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When sleep is elusive there is always a reason, finding the reason can be very challenging. Even when the cause of poor sleep is determined, many people simply cannot make the changes necessary to help sleep improve.

Random stuff:

Diet especially caffeine, will affect sleep, we all know this.

Long term stress can cause adrenal fatigue and failure. If this occurs, chemical imbalances and poor timing of neurotransmitters such as epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and melatonin will make sleep very difficult. Adrenal issues can be corrected, but they take time.

Learning to quiet the mind and let go of all cares is tricky but necessary for sleep to come.

Many prescription meds will have an adverse affect on sleep.

ALL sleep aids will eventually lead to tolerance and become less affective over time. They will cause down-regulation of the brains GABA receptors, among other brain altering side affects.

Sleep aids like Ambien, valium, Xanax should only be taken for a very short time, no more than 3 weeks in a row and ideally just occasionally 1-2 times a week.

There are many natural supplements that can help with getting to and staying asleep. These also need to be taken occasionally to remain effective and not create tolerance and brain altering effects. experimenting and tweaking may be needed.

Binaural beats and Isochronic tones can be very helpful.

Vitamin levels should  be balanced and sufficient to allow sleep to come.

Preparing for sleep is a process that begins the minute we open our eyes from the previous nights sleep.

An “all of the above” approach and synergy from several things is sometimes needed.

Finally, acceptance is a big part of all of this… Learning to accept that sleep will not always be ideal and just accepting the amount of sleep that we get and not stressing over the amount of sleep that we want, will go along way in dealing with sleeplessness.

Stuff…

Taurine

Low dose sublingual melatonin

serophosphate

Vitamin D

Magnesium

epsom salt baths

Massage

Meditation

deep breathing

Prayer and release

Kava Kava

Theanine

Glycine

Valerian

Passion Flower

5HTP

Sexual release

Induced yawning

GABA supplements

THC/CBD and CBN (hard to find but the best for sleep)

10-50mg Doxylamine succinate or Benadryl

Off label flexeril

Off label Gabapentin

Off label Trazodone or amitriptyline.

 

Peace and blessings to all of you, here if I can be of any help…

(Did you notice I never use the “I” word?)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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