Dreamlander asked:


I suffer from Insomnia, from as early as I can remember. I have tried alot of things like relaxation, not getting on the internet before bed time, reading a boring book, etc. I use Tylenol PM, (2) every night in order to get a good nights rest, even though I know that it is harmful to my liver. I have taken them for the past 4 years now. I am looking for other alternatives, herbal, home remedies, anything that will help with this problem. Thanks in advance!
Do I need a prescription for melatonin?
Wanted to mention also that sometimes I can fall sleep very easily. It is staying asleep that causes me the problems. I wake up every 20 minutes and just stare at the clock. I have wondered also why the Tylenol PM still works as it seems my body would not react to it any longer but without it, I could be up for days. I don’t drink coffee, tea, etc. Only water. I have seen 2 Doctors before and they tell me that if Tylenol works, continue on and that is what I am confused about. I don’t take any other medications just a vitamin in the mornings. I just don’t want to depend on them, like I have been. By the way, I have 2 Elementary aged children, full time business, and a job; so I have to function right everyday. Thanks everyone for your answers!

diosaalx6 asked:


I am weaning on Lexapro and I have weaned off Paxil before, so I know what to expect and how to go slowly. But with Lexapro I am craving sweets so much, I just want to eat fruit and candy all day. Has anyone else experienced this or heard of it? Also, can it cause insomnia? I am going really slowly, tapering by just 2.5 mg every few weeks. Any other tips?

la428282 asked:


Yesterday was a very stressful day and i found myself woken up at 2 in the morning with the overwhelming urge to move my legs. They didnt have a “creepy crawly” feeling or anything.. i just felt… its hard to describe.. its like my legs were just very anxious to move!

I couldnt stay still long enough to sleep and had to walk around the house and massage my calves and stretch my legs over and over. This hasnt happened in years but it did happen when i was younger some.

Can stress cause restless leg syndrome? What are other causes?

What treatments are out there for it?

Does anyone else get this? How do you get sleep? Even right now while im at work they are still feeling funny… im still getting the overwhelming urge to move them. I feel crazy lol.

bambi asked:


I am suffering from severe insomnia. I went to the doctor to see if I could get a prescription to help me sleep. She refused to give me anything and she just told me to take some unisom. What should I do?

Petra asked:


We are travlling in May from the US to Romania. It’s a 15 to 23 hour flight, I am concerned about jet lag. How do you deal with it, any tips on how to not get it? I have heard that kids are almost immune to it, is this really true? I am pretty much intrested in any tips or pointers.

expertvillage asked:

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Sina asked:


I’m 22 and i used to have a normal weight. I’ve been suffering of insomnia for 5 years i eat a lot but i can’t gain my weight at all people say i’am very thin because i have sleep disorders.

scarytrout asked:


I use medications for a chronic condition I have, (narcolepsy). The medication I am on is called provigil, (modafinil), I am unable to obtain it locally in a generic form, but I think it may be available as a generic internationally. Any Ideas, or stories are welcome.

?Crystal? asked:


I’m traveling from Belgium to Virginia to visit family (we live overseas because my husband is in the military). It’s a 6 hour time difference and we’ll be there for 10 days. Jet lag usually hits me pretty hard and it takes me a week or more to adjust. Anyone care to share some tips on beating it?

wavie asked:


I have chronic sinusitis caused by a deviated septum resulting from damaged to my head and face sustained in an Army helicopter crash. Shortly after the crash, I developed the sinus infection and while I had most, if not all, of the symptoms associated with sleep apnea, it was not diagnosed until much later. I have had one operation on my nose which did not solve the problem and I ABSOLUTELY will not have another. The Veterans Administration has denied service connection for my sleep apnea and I need some authoritative source to support the assertions found on dozens of ENT and Apnea sites, which cite chronic sinusitis as a cause ( one several possibilities) for sleep apnea. Thanks, Wavie