Melatonin

**workinprogress21** · 04-07-2015, 06:09 PM

Say for example I slept for a long time last night and I won't be tired tonight at all because of how long I slept, would melatonin make me tired enough to fall asleep?
I slept until 2 pm today (14 hours)
I plan on being asleep by 11:30 tonight (lmfao yeah sounds unlikely)

**956Vette** · 04-07-2015, 07:38 PM

Unlikely, ambien may be better suited for such a scenario. If a 3mg melatonin or benedryl were my alternatives on the shelf...unsure which I would choose, coin flip. Best of luck!

**hawk14dl** · 04-07-2015, 07:58 PM

I think it depends on the person.

1mg melatonin knocks me out.

**Nick147** · 04-07-2015, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by hawk14dl

I think it depends on the person.

Agreed.
I have to take 3-4 pills of melatonin to fall asleep.

**Khazima** · 04-08-2015, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by hawk14dl

I think it depends on the person.

1mg melatonin knocks me out.

Same here, i take 2-3mg most nights and it puts me to sleep.

**zaggahamma** · 04-08-2015, 12:10 AM

I split a 5mg in half so 2.5 gets me to sleep 90% of the time

**Silvercrank** · 04-08-2015, 06:16 AM

I usually take a gravol or benadryl, melatonin might work.

**zaggahamma** · 04-08-2015, 12:16 PM

Benadryl also works for me

**Juced_porkchop** · 04-08-2015, 12:34 PM

I prefer kava kava and/or cannabis, two very useful plants. avoid script sleeping pills and sleeping pills in general. IMO
melatonin or Valerian root are also good options though

**workinprogress21** · 04-08-2015, 02:00 PM

I answered my own question last night, it worked but I only got a few hours of sleep. Not a bad trade.

**zaggahamma** · 04-08-2015, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Juced_porkchop

I prefer kava kava and/or cannabis, two very useful plants. avoid script sleeping pills and sleeping pills in general. IMO
melatonin or Valerian root are also good options though

Canabis in what form? Smoked, eaten?

**KA24** · 04-10-2015, 08:51 PM

I've found taking Melatonin a bit earlier in the evening (think about the time the sun normally goes down) for the best results.

**Ashop** · 04-11-2015, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by hawk14dl

I think it depends on the person.

1mg melatonin knocks me out.

Your absolutely right,,,very individual. Start low and see what works for you.

**NumLock** · 04-12-2015, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by workinprogress21

I answered my own question last night, it worked but I only got a few hours of sleep. Not a bad trade.

What brand?

**InternalFire** · 04-12-2015, 11:58 PM

^ NumLock

I take NowFoods , 3mg bout 30min-1h before bed does help sleep quality and tend to need less sleep, kinda boosts your sleep, also noticed increased recovery after brutal workouts etc deads/squats

**workinprogress21** · 04-14-2015, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by NumLock

What brand?

Now Foods

**Synhax** · 04-14-2015, 11:06 PM

melatonin doesnt seem to work very well for me, but cannabis cookies knock me out hard after an hr.

**InternalFire** · 04-15-2015, 08:25 PM

just took 1.5mg as a sleep booster for me, its 3:25am and i got to get up in 4 hours... for me personally this thing is a real helper

**workinprogress21** · 04-29-2015, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by InsaneMuscle

just took 1.5mg as a sleep booster for me, its 3:25am and i got to get up in 4 hours... for me personally this thing is a real helper

how often do you use it?

**Java Man** · 04-29-2015, 02:13 AM

Everyone reacts differently to these things. Melatonin does absolutely nothing for me but some swear by it. Even so called very strong prescription tranquilizers don't affect me. I have to take 5 of them to feel anything so maybe I'm just a freak. At that level I am a zombie the next day though due to the side effects that benzos cause in the brain chemistry of patients. I just deal with the insomnia because the side effects aren't worth it. I'd say give melatonin a try. it's safe and inexpensive so if it doesn't work no big deal. if it does work for you then you're lucky and have a safe and effective resource.

**kelkel** · 04-29-2015, 09:16 AM

Know that Melatonin helps to stimulate GH release as well. Another good reason to take it.....

**workinprogress21** · 04-29-2015, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Know that Melatonin helps to stimulate GH release as well. Another good reason to take it.....

But do you think it's okay to take it everyday?

**kelkel** · 04-29-2015, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by workinprogress21

But do you think it's okay to take it everyday?

Yes. I have for years.

Melatonin - Scientific Review on Usage, Dosage, Side Effects | Examine.com

**workinprogress21** · 04-29-2015, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Yes. I have for years. Melatonin - Scientific Review on Usage, Dosage, Side Effects | Examine.com

Thanks!

**InternalFire** · 05-11-2015, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by workinprogress21

how often do you use it?

I dont take it every day but i tend to jump on it for few to about 7 days to get my sleep patterns right. Before it started to work for me I have never ever touched it before till a year ago, for the first time took me about 2 weeks daily 3 mg to get effects show up and once I was happy I stopped taking it but like I said I jump on it for a few days to get my sleep back on rails