Posted by BetweenDreams81 on March 25, 2011, at 8:00:17
In reply to Drugs that increase REM sleep?, posted by psychobot5000 on March 23, 2011, at 15:52:16
I have been without Ambien for 3 days now. Used Hyland's Insomnia formula. It's a homeopathic remedy. Took 3, waited 15 min and took another 2...and about 10 min later I felt warm and fuzzy, calm, and ready for bed. I could have done an over-ride if I wanted to, but I didn't want to. The thing I don't like about Ambien is that once you take it, you really do have to be ready to sleep, and you can't really take it if you are only going to get 4 hours of sleep before you have to wake up (because you didn't take it earlier in the night when you should have...that is something I struggle with). The Hyland's Insomnia has been giving me a nice restful sleep, and I feel like going to sleep is my idea, not something I am forced to do. If I have to wake up a few hrs later, it isn't difficult, I'm not groggy or have a fog brain. I also have been augmenting with Ignatia Amara 6C and Arsenicum Album 6C which helps with nervousness, anxiety, and a mind that won't be quiet. Seems to be helping.
Worth a go, they're inexpensive and can be safely taken with meds.
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