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Brent · 2025-02-02T08:01:49-07:00

For the last 3 weeks I've been taking magnesium and Ashwaganda for sleep. I've been timing them for 2 hours before bed. It's hard to say whether they really help or not. I'm wondering if this is counter -productive, or actually making things worse. Is this part of a "sleep hygiene" routine that just perpetuates a worry or arousal cycle? Should I taper off these supplements or just stop taking them altogether and just go to sleep when I'm nodding off ?

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February 2, 2025 at 8:01 am #85411
Brent
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For the last 3 weeks I’ve been taking magnesium and Ashwaganda for sleep. I’ve been timing them for 2 hours before bed. It’s hard to say whether they really help or not.

I’m wondering if this is counter -productive, or actually making things worse. Is this part of a “sleep hygiene” routine that just perpetuates a worry or arousal cycle? Should I taper off these supplements or just stop taking them altogether and just go to sleep when I’m nodding off ?
February 2, 2025 at 9:37 am #85419
BenjaminR
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If it’s hard to say whether they help or not, why not quit and see if you notice any difference? I don’t know that a taper is necessary from these products, unlike benzodiazepines and other pharnaceuricals.
February 4, 2025 at 10:32 am #85470
Packer Fan
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At the end of the day, all these medicines, be it over the counter, or prescribed, are a band aid!! They all at some point quite working. Unless your doctor prescribes them as “must” try to get off them by taking Martin’s course.
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