Thread: Melatonin

Well in my opinion you don't combat insomnia with something that will help you lucid dream. Bit silly if you ask me, because dreams require sleep, and you're not getting sleep thanks to insomnia.

I recommend some good basic tips on battling insomnia.

First I would examine what is causing your insomnia.

I think you misunderstood, Melatonin is a substance that is saposed to promote sleep. It is similar to triptophan which is in turkey and makes you sleepy. It is a sort of hormone, and what i was wondering was if anyone had any experiance with melatonin and if it works? And if it does work does it effect your sleep and dreams?

UPDATE: i would also like to point out that i cant figure the cause of insomnia, and i used to use benadryl to get to bed but due to my sports i was taking to much of it and became addicted to it via sports so for sleep aid it doesnt help. The 2 things that get me to bed is either not sleeping for literally 2 or 3 days, or using marijuana. I used it once for recreational purposes and that night i feel asleep really quick and it didnt disrupt my sleep cycle. So since then ive used marijuana only when i am really really deprived of sleep, due to social and legal reasons.

I've taken melatonin before, and it hasn't affected me one way or the other. But, everyone is different. You are just going to have to try this for yourself and see if it works.

I would first think about why you are having insomnia, though, before rushing off to take supplements.

The best cure for insomnia is not sleeping, sooner or later your body will catch up.