Question by Ben: Over the counter sleeping pills that actually work?
I’m looking for some good over the counter sleeping pills. I’ve had some herbal ones before which don’t really work.
I want to force my self to sleep. Herbal remedies just never work.
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Answer by essentiallysolo
all the otc stuff for sleep is basically the same drug…diphenhydramine aka benadryl. Whether or not it works for you depends on you. It does work well for some, for others not at all.
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I have never found any pills that work. Besides they leave your system within a day and you have to take them again. You need to establish a regular sleep routine to retrain your internal sleep clock to trigger the natural hormones you have in your body so that you can sleep without pills. To help your sleep clock to work as it should try a CES device called The Sleep Genie. It works with your body to help it do what it is meant to do. It is a safe and natural alternative and works within 2-6 weeks.
Hello Ben,
Its not that herbal remedies never work. The problem with these supplements is that they are not very well regulated, hence the quality problems.
You should always try & buy supplements from reputable companies which manufacture their products in an FDA registered, GMP ( Good manufacturing Practices) compliant facility and adhere to Full Spectrum Approach of extractions.
As for your insomnia..
To relieve insomnia, you should avoid substances that make it worse and have good bedtime habits that make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Make sure your bedroom is a comfortable temperature, dark, and quiet enough for sleep.
Good bedtime habits include:
- Prepare yourself for sleep by, e.g. preparing a ‘to do’ list for tomorrow, so that such distractions are at their minimum when you actually hit the bed.
- Turn your alarm clock so that its glow doesn’t let you know of the time ticking away.
- Not exercising, eating heavy meals, or drinking a lot shortly before bedtime. One exception is yoga. A number of yoga postures are designed to calm your body and prepare you for sleep.
- Following a routine that helps you wind down and relax before bed, such as reading a book, listening to soothing music, or taking a hot bath.
- If you share a bed, buy a king size bed with two different mattresses so that you two don’t disturb each other while sleeping.
- Making your bedroom sleep-friendly. Avoid bright lighting and minimize possible sleep distractions, such as a TV, computer, or pet.
- Going to sleep around the same time each night and waking up around the same time each morning, even on weekends. If possible, avoid night shifts or alternating schedules at work and other causes of irregular sleep schedules.
Both herbal and homeopathic remedies are commonly used alternatives to sleeping tablets in reducing insomnia, and can be very effective in helping to assist an individual in the transition to peaceful slumber without strong sedatives or any concerning side effects.
Certain herbs such as Hypericum perforatum, Scuttelaria laterifolia, Passiflora incarnata can be used to maintain healthy sleep patterns and promote optimal balance of sleep-related hormones involved in the sleep cycle.
Homeopathic remedies such as Coffea C30 and Nux Vom. C30 are also used to reduce insomnia and maintain restful, satisfying, and healthy sleep. Other natural supplements that are widely used to address the underlying causes of chronic insomnia are calcium lactate, magnesium lactate and vitamin B6.
Hope all this helps
Good Luck