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Fla Dem

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44. Had a similar discussion with folks last week.
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 12:14 PM
Aug 2020

Last edited Mon Aug 17, 2020, 05:10 PM - Edit history (1)

Volunteer at a food pantry. During a lull in the action some of us were discussing how we are having trouble sleeping. One of the guys said he used to have trouble as well. Some of his problem was anxiety driven. He said he started using a drop or 2 of Hemp Oil under his tongue before going to sleep. Worked like a charm. Rarely has a sleepless night now. No side effects, not groggy in the morning. It just promotes a restful mind that allow him to sleep.

He just sent me the link to the product he uses. THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085G5L5N4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Haven't ordered it yet so don't know how it will work on my issues. Most nights I sleep fairly well, but like Saturday night, I went to sleep just before midnight, woke up at 12:20 am, then couldn't go back to sleep until 4:30 am. That's why I asked him on Monday to send me the link to the product he uses.

Good luck.

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Ugh! On my third night of no sleep. [View all] smirkymonkey Aug 2020 OP
Book off TEB Aug 2020 #1
Agreed, and consider taking melatonin to help for insomnia. DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #3
I have been using melatonin, and usually it has been working, but for some reason smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #9
Good advice. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #8
Try using melatonin as a sleep aid PJMcK Aug 2020 #2
Yes, I have been. And it has been helping. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #14
I don't know what your line of work is, but I would take the day off. secondwind Aug 2020 #4
We are still able to WFH, I work for a large corporation on a customer team in smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #16
I just cancelled something scheduled for today for the exact same reason. Mike 03 Aug 2020 #5
Thank you Mike! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #17
Seriously, I would take those if I could, in a second. Mike 03 Aug 2020 #38
CAUTION to all who are on BLOOD THINNERS and monitor their INR. I know some of the suggested above.. usaf-vet Aug 2020 #32
Thank you so much for the heads up! Mike 03 Aug 2020 #37
I'm not a drinker, never have been. safeinOhio Aug 2020 #6
Thanks safeinOhio. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #18
Yale is offering free "Science of Well Being" course SheltieLover Aug 2020 #7
Thank you, SheltieLover! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #19
You are so welcome!!! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #20
my counselor said barbtries Aug 2020 #10
I know what you mean. I swear it is Trump related. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #21
Yale is offering free "Science of Well Being" course SheltieLover Aug 2020 #22
Medical intervention Cetacea Aug 2020 #11
Oh no! That's scary. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #23
Some ideas Cetacea Aug 2020 #25
Aloha, Smirky.. I hate not being able Cha Aug 2020 #12
Hey Cha! How are you? smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #24
It's possible you are sleeping more than you think you are. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #13
Yes, very helpful! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #40
Benadryl torius Aug 2020 #15
That is pretty much my go-to medication, besides melatonin and vitamins, but there smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #53
I would probably take the day off. When I run that low on sleep, Arkansas Granny Aug 2020 #26
Thanks AG! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #54
I find that lack of exercise or just not moving LittleGirl Aug 2020 #27
Yes, you are so right! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #55
You're welcome! LittleGirl Aug 2020 #56
Are you able to start the work day and then call in sick when you can't keep going? Jillgirl Aug 2020 #28
Hi Jill, and welcome to DU! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #57
Thank you, smirkymonkey Jillgirl Aug 2020 #70
could be the melatonin is messing you up Blues Heron Aug 2020 #29
Do you think? smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #58
I use generic claritin, break them in half Blues Heron Aug 2020 #72
I hear you. I've been dealing with insomnia for the past few months. Vinca Aug 2020 #30
Yes, melatonin is kind of hit or miss w/ me. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #59
Benadryl and other antihistamines taken on a regular basis are bad mucifer Aug 2020 #68
What I do is Soxfan58 Aug 2020 #31
*snort* smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #60
As crazy as it sounds, there has been sunspot activity, which has been very low Hestia Aug 2020 #33
That's interesting. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #61
Make your room a little colder than what you normally like tavernier Aug 2020 #34
I LOVE sleeping in the cold! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #63
I've been sleeping 4 hours at night Warpy Aug 2020 #35
Hey Warpy! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #65
You're right about the free floating anxiety Warpy Aug 2020 #77
Here are some helpful tips that helped me correct my sleep patterns.... ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2020 #36
Thank you, ProudMNDem! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #66
I have moderately serious insomnia and that asshole Trump hasn't made it Nay Aug 2020 #39
Hi Nay! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #67
I just now remembered one more sleep trick that works intermittently for me. Nay Aug 2020 #73
Thank you! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #75
Agreed. Daily anxiety is really bad for everyone's health, and destructive people Nay Aug 2020 #76
Iodine. skypilot Aug 2020 #41
Thank you! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #42
You're welcome. skypilot Aug 2020 #43
That's funny because I'm a salt person tavernier Aug 2020 #69
I am more of a pepper person... skypilot Aug 2020 #74
Had a similar discussion with folks last week. Fla Dem Aug 2020 #44
... Kali Aug 2020 #45
links to articles Kali Aug 2020 #46
why do they always assume everyone sleeps at night Skittles Aug 2020 #49
yeah, that is the problem with giving generalized advice Kali Aug 2020 #50
when I was growing up, my dad alternated all three shifts Skittles Aug 2020 #51
I am not one of them, but lots of people have sleep problems Kali Aug 2020 #52
Thank you, Kali! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #64
Melatonin? nt Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #47
Jeff Bridges sleeping tapes. haele Aug 2020 #48
I'm late in replying, SM. Niagara Aug 2020 #62
Not sleeping so sucks! North Shore Chicago Aug 2020 #71
If you like and trust your primary care doc you should contact him/her. You might have CTyankee Aug 2020 #78
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