[yesimln]

I'm in a posting mode tonight it seems!

I'm a chronic insomniac. I've taken Ambien (same results reported above) and now use Lunesta. Most times it works although honestly sometimes it doesn't. I'm incredibly frustrated by it, particularly since I know proper sleep is important for weight loss!

I've recently decided that I need to break the pharma solution for sleep. It's just not working for me. It's resulted in a few sleepless nights, that's for sure. But I picked up a CD for sleep and relaxation and have begun listening to that at night - it definitely helps me fall asleep, although staying asleep remains an issue. I also bought a yoga DVD designed to promote relaxation in the evening. I haven't tried it yet but I'll let you know what I think after I do.

BTW I was talking to a girlfriend last night about some other stuff and we got to talking about the success she's had in general with accupuncture and other eastern cures. I did a bit of research and decided to make an appointment with a naturopathic doctor near my house. Insomnia (as well as my weight issues!) is at the top of my list of things to discuss.

Ellen

[genawena]

ooo you are right about that, Ellen. I had a self hypnosis video tape that worked so good getting to sleep, it was supposed to be for tapping in to past lives...well, I never had a lick of past life experience, but I could count on it to put me out no matter how bug-eyed awake I was.

Good luck with the naturopath, let us know how that works out, please.

My mentor was a PT and she swore by accupuncture for many problems! :-)

[squeekie]

Hi Gena- I just noticed you post. Speaking of insomnia...it's 3am in Ct. and I was going to the kitchen for a snack (nothing crazy,just some sugar free jello) but decided to come on here and do a little reading instead.

[kimberpc]

We use Melatonin around our house too.... we use 3mg and my mama uses 5mg because she has a harder time falling asleep. Good Luck!