Insomnia…

by Don Pogreba on January 15, 2008 · 8 comments

is a dreadful thing.

Anyone have any home remedies guaranteed to work? Well, any remedies other than warm milk. That’s just disgusting.

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Don is an English/Debate teacher and debate handbook author who lives in Helena, MT, and who can't imagine living anywhere other than this glorious state. Much of his writing happens late at night and he is unlikely to respond to your comments during the day.

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jhwygirl January 15, 2008 at 8:04 am

Magnesium and Calcium…that works for me (plus you need it anyways).

Shane C. Masonn January 15, 2008 at 10:06 am

I am a chronic insomniac. I haven’t found anything that works and I am not yet ready to try the ‘drink yourself into a stupor’ trick.

Bob January 15, 2008 at 11:29 am

Melatonin capsules (3mg or less):

“Melatonin is a neurohormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland, from the amino acid tryptophan. The synthesis and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light, suggesting the involvement of melatonin in circadian rhythm and regulation of diverse body functions. Levels of melatonin in the blood are highest prior to bedtime.

Synthetic melatonin supplements have been used for a variety of medical conditions, most notably for disorders related to sleep.’

MayoClinic.com

Rebecca Schmitz January 15, 2008 at 11:37 am

Two Benadryl. Works every time.

Nick January 15, 2008 at 5:09 pm

Two doses of Benadryl are killer, but they do get the job done, I guess.

Jason January 15, 2008 at 11:59 pm

You are an insomniac Don? :)

jed January 16, 2008 at 3:39 pm

Nookie worked for me.
It is damned tough to get old, though…

Jay Stevens January 16, 2008 at 5:09 pm

I read; the more boring the text, the better.

If that doesn’t work, I give in, get up, and write. Which explains all the posts.

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