Sleep

[kim715]

I am day 18 c/t off of methodone.For the last two days life is great,no withdrawl symptoms at all,except the usual energy comes in spurts thing.My problem is the sleep thing.The otc  p.m. medicines do not work for me at all.I see everyone recommending melotonin.Can someone please tell me ,if it comes in different forms ,which form works best and the dosage amount for your initial intake of it?

[db1970]

i'm on day 19 and last night was my first night of regular sleep. I think its different for everybody and I tapered vs. cold turkey...I tried the melatonin(?) and it never seemed to make much of a difference...I took the 3mg pills 2 a little before bedtime and one in the middle of the night. Maybe I needed more...
I first noticed the RLS and "jerking" becoming manageable a few night ago...in that I could resist the urge to move around...then last night no RLS/jerking and a good night's sleep.
I'm thinking good sleep is just around the corner for you....hope so!

[mimi1313]

Hi Kim,

I would pm FLaddict and ask her as she is the resident expert with the amino acids.
She's great and is very knowledgeable/

Good luck,
Melissa