OT Sleep solutions?

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  1. Stevenson

    Stevenson Old School

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    Anyone have some sleep solutions? Ambien works of course, but I don't like taking it regularly. I bought some CBDs but really don't know what to buy. Liquid melatonin seems to help... Suggestions?
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Have you tried blue blocking glasses a few hours prior to bed?

    https://www.swanwicksleep.com/

    These are pretty expensive though, you can get much cheaper ones but this guy seems cool, listen to his podcast. He's more of a business guy than a sleep guru.
     
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    I dont think CBDs are meant to help with sleeping. My goto for good sleep is to have a giant dab when I get home from work, make dinner, eat dinner, have another dab, then try not to drool on myself as I pass out around 8 or 9 pm. Works every time.

    Also may be obvious but have you tried things like going to bed early, no electronics (except maybe TV) for the last hour? Electronics are really bad for "amping" up your brain.
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Ever tried Zquil? It usually works for me.

    If you're looking for a long term solution.... I got nothing.
     
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    ...here is some great info regarding CBD oil tinctures --> https://www.marijuanabreak.com/best-cbd-oils-sleep-review <-- combine any of those with melatonin and you should be able to sleep like a baby without feeling groggy the next morning :cheers:
     
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    Thanks guys. I like that suggestion @HAAK72

     
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    I’ve tried cbd, melatonin and over the counter sleeping pills but what I’ve settled on is 2 Benadryls 30 min before bedtime. Works great. Never groggy and it helps with any allergies too since is an antihistamine.
     
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    Been doing Melatonin for a decade. It's the only thing that works without harmful effects for me.
     
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    Work usually makes sleep come ease.
     
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    Workout super hard after work, smoke a fat blunt with a deep indica strain, then jerk off.

    It’s the ultimate sleep solution.
     
  11. Chris Craig

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    Meletonin, magnesium, benadryl, a long movie, a cup of hot chocolate, a cup of chamomille tea...all work for me.
     
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    Smoke Indica.
     
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    Best medical advice for sleep: Take two nurses and call me in the morning.

    How come there isn't a Groucho Marx emoji?
     
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    Melotonin, Chamomille tea, Magnesium and folic acid and fail videos with the volume turned down.
     
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    Have had sleep issues forever. Tried almost all of the above. Some worked, some didn't. I think you need to first figure out whats making you stay awake. For instance, if you have anxiety, you can take things that treat the anxiety and will make you sleep - Remeron will do it. If you just are antsy at night and cant settle down, maybe its a Zquil or something light, a melatonin, or glass of wine. It all depends on the cause. Whatever it is, it can be fixed, so keep trying things.
     
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    warm milk
     
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    Best results will come from a little exercise, a large glass of water, some slow, deep breathing, and mentally relaxing your entire body.

    Drugs may knock you out, but you will get few of the actual health benefits of natural sleep.
     
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    water before sleep is not good advice
     
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    I just printed all of Mediocre Man’s posts and put them in a book. Read before bed, works every time.
     
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