(06-24-2016, 08:37 AM)devlspawn Wrote: I have found that Benzos help me sleep but it is not quality sleep. I recently got a health tracking band and whenever I take a benzo it shows me sleeping but very few minutes of deep sleep. I find I feel better on just taking melatonin. I don't feel like I slept but the tracker shows more deep sleep and I feel better the next day.devlspawn:
Really interesting post which validates much of what I have always believed to be the case. Load up on benzos before bedtime and you will very likely conk-out. However, you will also wake up the next morning wondering what day it is and, for me, other amnesia type effects will manifest themselves (not good).
One, 10 Mg. Valium does help me sleep w/o side effects, but I only use this method if I have a stressful morning event to deal with. Two 325 Mg. aspirin always put me to sleep and keep me sleeping w/o interruption. Why? I don't know.
If you are into trying natural remedies, then I have always had great success in eating 5-10 dried figs at least an hour before bedtime. Tasty and lots of fiber too!
Finally, a question for you devlspawn, Is the "tracking band" you are using like a Fitbit?
Thanks.
Raven
(06-24-2016, 10:47 AM)Audrey Hepburn Wrote: SNIP... But always keep trying natural ways to get "normal" sleep. I wouldn't suggest ever relying totally on a med.
It's not a good place to be in.
Audrey, I am in complete agreement with you. Always try to use natural remedies to get your "normal" sleep. Above all, I recommend that you get some exercise
I know there are a lot of reasons why you are not able to put aside time for some decent exercise. It is a problem we all share. Our lives all tend to be so busy. BUT, I guarantee that if you start to exercise regularly, then you will begin to sleep normally.
Be Well
Raven