Melatonin

[gizzy32]

i have heard some people on here talk about melantonin many times, but i have never taken one. my parents had some at their place and they don't use it, so they gave me the rest of the bottle. i don't know if it's all in my head, but within 20 minutes i got so tired and couldn't keep my eyes open. i slept for 7 hours straight without waking up. my dad has insomnia, but said melantonin didn't work, but it knocked me out. is it possible melantonin effects someone different? why did it hit me so quick.

[mshell62]

You're hilarious!  Wussy boy.... oooooooh.  

[Penelope14]

The first few times I took melatonin it worked wonders, now it doesnt seem to work, but from what I hear their are a few other non-narcotic all natural sleep aids on the market, oh what Id do for 7 hours of sleep!! I only get maybe 5 hours per night, but I must say since laying off coffee its much better.

[swtbreezie]

Thanks for this post!  I have been on a health kick, and with all the new vitamins and nutrients I am taking it all contains melatonin and I slept like a rock the last couple of nights I am OUT by 9 pm, and wake up at like 4 am raring to go lol I kinda hope that lets up so I can keep my eyes open we have a fire dept banquet to go to tomorrow night he will think I ate a bunch of sweets and my blood sugar shot through the roof if I am nodding or that I got my hands on meds which is virtually impossible in this state hahahaha
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swtbreezie

[kris123]

I took a med to help me sleep but it was also for health reasons - it knocked me out also and I wouldn't wake up - but it helped me so much - i am sure you seen me post on this before - i had to stop taking it and it has really effected me but I can't cause little ryan 9months wakes up like a newborn every night :(

[gizzy32]

hey man, good to see you on here a bit again. you were missed. last night was the first time i took it and im telling you my eyes started watering, i was yawning and could not stay awake, it worked wonders for me. it's not like im gonna take them everynight, but i will if i need to sleep. i was shocked how quick it hit me.

[taekwondo_fighter]

dave ( goingtomakeit ) knows alot about this melatonin...
i myself got no freaking sleep at night, and still dont if i dont take an ambien..  i guess i traded one addiction for another, but even with that said, i dont use ambien every night, and i have no "cravings" for it..   anyway, i have not yet tried melatonin, even though i know i should use that instead of the ambiens.......  

[Avalancheblanche]

I think it hit you so quick cuz you are a wussy boy, Giz!  LOLOLOL

[Spacemonkey]

Watch out for Melatonin!  This is not a 100% side-effect-free sleeper!
Melatonin is naturally created by the brain as a trigger to put you to sleep.  Melatonin tabs (2-5mg x2) work great FOR SHORT TERM USE!!!! What happens --> especially in people under the age of 25 !!! It should NEVER be used under the age of 25 !!!!! <---- is that after taking it for a while (even a short while), the brain "forgets" how to make it's own melatonin.... this is a very not good situation to be in.  
Studies have shown that the same effect CAN occur in people over 25, but it's not as prevalent.  Melatonin tabs (according to the research I've found) can still push the brain to not make enough of it on it's own and this can lead to long term sleep issues.
Like most drugs/supplements "use in moderation". There is still alot of open questions on how long it take your brain to restart it's melatonin production after stopping the tabs and long term studies are still years away from completion.
It works pretty well for me, but I limit it to a max of 2 nights a week (non-consecutive) and usually only when I have to crash @ 930-1000 for a 430am european con-call... :o(

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

I really suffer from Insomnia and I think using Ambien last year during my WDs has made it worse. I'm doing research on Ambien and have found out its a horrible drug that doctors are just finding out about. Nice to know that now...

I have tried the melatonin last week and found that it knocked me out for an hour or so then I was wide awake again and I felt yucky the next day. Everyone's body is so different when it comes to sleep. It is supposed to be the best natural sleep aid becuase our body makes small amounts of it.

[cocobeanlisa]

yes, it's just like anything else.  everyone reacts differently.

My husband takes melantoniny night to sleep but it does nothing for me.  If it works
for you great, it's natures valuim.

cocobean

[cathy5841]

yes, melatonin works differently for different ppl.  and if it works for you  that is what it does....knocks you out in just a few.  glad you got some much needed sleep.  and it may work for a few days and quit.  it didnt work for me....i got sleep formula from gnc....all natural with valarian root, it works.  

morning gizzy...