5-htp

[chrissy]

5-HTP what do you know about it? Have you used it before?

With Donnie gone, I am sleeping horrible, dreading waking up in fear that something else is going to go wrong, moody- yes, more than my crabbie self, and just withdrawn.

I don't want to take a perscription medication. I don't know if what is going on is warrent enough for that. But if I can take a supplement that can help, I would try that. It's either that or lock the kids in a closet with a pot to piss in and a jar of peanut butter til Donnie gets home.

(I would never do that to my children, but man it sounds good every once in a while)

[The Happy Squirrel]

try this (http://depression.about.com/cs/altmed5htp/f/5htp.htm) it may help some dont personally know much about it

[chrissy]

Yeah, that's one of the first google hits.

It was recommended to me. Just wanted to see if anyone had any experience/knowledge.

[guiseppewv]

Try some melatonin (http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2133412&cp=2104814&sr=1&origkw=melatonin&parentPage=family) that you can buy at GNC. It works for me when I am having trouble getting a good night's sleep. You can't use it more than a couple nights a week or your body will get used to it and it will lose it's effectiveness.

[The Happy Squirrel]

talk to thepeople at Select Comfort (http://www.selectcomfort.com)they cliam to be sleep experts lol

[Napoleon54]

I'd strongly recommend seeking the advice of a professional. I imagine that opportunity is readily available to you, considering you're military, right?

[Prngr44]

Do you exercise regularly? It might help with the sleep and might help build your endurance for your walk.

[chrissy]

I'd strongly recommend seeking the advice of a professional. I imagine that opportunity is readily available to you, considering you're military, right?


I don't like the docs here on base. They give you 5 minutes, can only bring up 2 issues (what if they are related and what if they plus others are something bigger???) and they are quick to push pills, which I don't understand because, from what I have been told, they don't have drug reps pushing drugs?? Seriously I bet there are a bunch of mommys on base who are addicted to perscriptions.


Do you exercise regularly? It might help with the sleep and might help build your endurance for your walk.

eh. I walk a lot. I get my balance ball out a few times a week and I chase a 3 yr old around the house and back yard daily. I eat good- we don't eat fast food but maybe once a month (I usually give in to the kids when they mention Arby's, subway or Sonic and it's like getting late and we are out) and we haven't ate out at a sit down place since Donnie left. I don't buy soda for the house except for special occasions, I drink green tea and lots of water.

When Donnie gets home, it will be a good thing. I normally kinda go back to a schedule after he leaves, I just haven't this time. But then again, it's the first time in a long time he has left for longer than 4-6 weeks. Donnie is my best friend and I just have issues falling asleep when he isn't around. I did try tylenol PM and it zonked me out and I didn't hear my alarm in the morning so just kinda looking for something to help me out while he is gone.

[johnnymk]

CalAbsorb.. It's a powdered form of calcium and magnesium, which are both nature's tranquilizers. You can probably find it on eBay cheaper than their website.

I have been taking it for years. But I gave some to one of my sisters and it didn't do a thing for her.

[Mommypooh]

I was told to take Calcium - Magnesium while pregnant about an hour before bed. I never ended up taking it as I went into labor a couple of days later. You can find it in different brands at some of the health food stores. The bottle I have cost me about $16 for 240 tablets. I was told to take 3 before bed.

[baggio248]

I used to work for a dietary supplement company. They made melatonin, and another herbal supplement. My wife uses the melatonin, and it mainly helps you fall asleep faster, not keep you sleep. I tried another one and I took one and I sleep like a log. I'm a light sleeper but it worked. If your interested you can PM me and i'll send you the name of it. :)