Melatonin

[sharonver]

Has anyone had any luck with melatonin for anxiety and sleep? I am looking for something to take the edge off the W/D's and to help me sleep at night.

Sharon

[peaz]

You are a doll to remember....I told Pat I was going to celebrate by getting hammered, and he laughed and laughed.....(Maybe laughed a little TOO HARD, if you know what I mean?  Perhaps I made him nervous.)  Anyway,  I DO feel really good about everything.
    So now it has been 14 hours (but who's counting?) since I had a cigarette...The cravings are pretty bad--even worse than w/ vikes.  But maybe the magnitude of narc withdrawl has faded w/ time, I don't know.  I'm psyched--I WILL DO THIS!!
  I've gotten several emails congratulating me.  You guys are great!  To anyone who is just now detoxing, or has a few days, weeks, or even months under your belt: LIVING A DRUG-FREE LIFE   IS WORTH THE PAIN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH NOW.  Never forget that.  It DOES get better, the sleeping, depression, finances, friends, jobs,--ALL of it will work out eventually.  I'm not saying my life is without problems now, or that I am never down or upset.  But dealing w/ those things sober and not in a fog is a helluva lot easier!!
     I could not have made it w/out the continued support of Pix, Bill, Pam,MrM, Chezz, Thomas,Methmike(I'm sure there are others) and last but not least, my good friend Percs who has stood by me from day 1 at this forum.  I love all of you!  Peace---Peazy

[sharonver]

Hi,

I tried it last night and I did get some sleep, of course I am holding now at 6mg it has been a few weeks now at 6mg. I think I am starting to get used to that dose because I don't feel too bad today. I think I will give it another week or two then go down to 5mg. Wish me luck...

Sharon

[percsnomas]

Hi Sharon.
Both my mother-in-law(who recently detoxed from coke, vikes and xanax) and myself(5 mths off percs) have had success with 3mg/night of melatonin as a sleep aid. We try not to use it too much, alternating nights, etc.
My mother in law is absolutely amazed at how well it has worked for her; as she was most skeptical in that is was not a "heavy-duty" drug.....like her xanax.

OFF TOPIC: THIS IS A GREAT BIG HUG/CONGRAT. TO ONE OF THE "VETERANS" HERE, PEAZ, WHOM TODAY REACHED 8,760 HOURS(okay okay, 1 YEAR) OFF OPIATES!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!
AND THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR INSPIRATION

lol
Percs No More

[oxic]

Hey you mangy dog, how are you doing?(that cracked me up)
Percs

[Nod]

Conrgats on 1yr.  Thats sure is a long time.  What I am more impressed with is that you still are on the board.  That shows how important it is - once an addict always...  I have gone clean 3-6 months at a time but always fall off the wagon (and this site..)  You have recognized the nature of the beast and use the tools to help you stay off.  I hope to one day to be so fortunate.   Still fighting.   Again, great job, you must feel great.  Stay that way!   Nod

[Nod]

Conrgats on 1yr.  Thats sure is a long time.  What I am more impressed with is that you still are on the board.  That shows how important it is - once an addict always...  I have gone clean 3-6 months at a time but always fall off the wagon (and this site..)  You have recognized the nature of the beast and use the tools to help you stay off.  I hope to one day to be so fortunate.   Still fighting.   Again, great job, you must feel great.  Stay that way!   Nod