sleep

[narla]

Does anyone know what the best natural product on the market to help regulate sleep patterns is,I'm only sleeping 3 to 5 hrs at night

[narla]

Thank You for your reply,A lot of people just don't understand how deep and long lasting the effects of child abuse can be,but I'm working really hard at dealing with everything,I didn't want to see a psyche this time because I've had counselling twice before in my 20s and all they want to do is medicate you,I'm on Zoloft for long term depression 200mg a day then I went to my Dr after a hard session with my growth coach,and yes I was upset but straight away she wanted to add another drug to the mix zyprexa an anti-psychotic used for schizophrenics and Bi-polar patients(I'm neither) I took half a 5mg tablet and felt like a zombie,it was horrible so I'm not taking it I see her next week so I don't know what she'll say.  Denise  

[respirate]

Hello Denise,
I wish you all the best, I know what you're talking about. As a child I was abused
sexually and physically.you must keep going for help it will take time but you will
succeed.  

[narla]

Yes,I'm using a personal growth coach who works on dealing with the abuse,and growing from the experience to be the best you can be.I also use mindfulness meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn which is very helpful,So I'm going to try the melatonin as well and hopefully everything will come together.I've only been doing the therapy for 3 months but It's going well even though It's very hard at times.  Thanks for your info  Denise  

[M4Y0U]

I do think that melatonin will help with getting a normal circadian rhythm and it also induces a smooth sedative effect which promotes sleep. Relaxation techniques like the ones said above will get you the best results when combined with melatonin which is a natural product you can get at your local food supplement store.

Normally they suggest using benzodiazepines kind of drug to ease the alcohol withdrawal but since it's been 119 days i guess the natural way is your best option.

Are you in therapy when you say you are working on your abuse problem?

M4

[narla]

My thyroid is fine and I don't have chronic fatigue,my sleep problems stem from child sexual abuse (which I'm working on) and addictions to alcohol and opiates I've been clean 119 Days.

[respirate]

has your thyroid been checked and do you have chronic fatigue