Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I bought some extract of valarien root and passionflower and chamomile, hops and took it last night. It DID help relax me alot and I dozed off, but didn't get to sleep completely. Had to take my Ambien on top of it. So frustrating. I want to get off the Ambien and I just can't get to sleep. maybe it takes awhile, I don't know. ~Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Give it some time, and take it everynight for a week or two and see if that helps in addition to a good bed-time routine...maybe weaning off of the Ambien?? (never taken it so I do not know) and continuting the herbs....I am sure that part of it is training your body as well... On 9/13/06, babylanestudios <baby-lane wrote: I bought some extract of valarien root and passionflower and chamomile, hops and took it last night. It DID help relax me alot and I dozed off, but didn't get to sleep completely. Had to take my Ambien on top of it. So frustrating. I want to get off the Ambien and I just can't get to sleep. maybe it takes awhile, I don't know.~Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 The problem with medico sleeping pills (as well as herbs, but not as bad) is that you develop an addiction to the effect for falling asleep. If you really need ambieen, there is a problem. Ambien has serious side effects (the best one, and I gotta laugh is that many ambien users have reported being robbed where the robber stole food. But it was people on ambien "slep walking and eating" and when they wake up, they noticed missing food.). What I would suggest is to lay off all sleeping aids for a 2 nights in a row. Then on night 3 take a valerian capsule with some chamamile tea. Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Here's an Ambien nightmare of my own: Several years ago (before I went natural) I took Ambien to help me sleep. This one night I remember it made me feel so weird. Somehow I pushed my partner out of the bed and accused him of something (that's a bit foggy). I felt so weird and I said to him "please don't let me die in my sleep." Then I fell asleep. Needless to say, he had a sleepless night that night. I never took that crap again. hugs, Willow Only when the last tree has diedAnd the last river has been poisonedAnd the last fish has been caughtWill we realizeWe cannot eat money. Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I want to get off that crap myself. I've been taking it for about 4 months now. I can't sleep. I've tried valerian root extract and because of my stomach problems, it made my stomach hurt and gurggle, plus it didn't get me to sleep. I'm so frustrated. Dr. told me to try Rozerem, that it would help get my brain back to a natural state of sleeping. If I don't sleep, my fibromyalgia is worse. ugh! ~Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Hello Willow, Thank you for sharing, I do not mean to laugh but your note cheered me so much I just had to tell you. Sleeping medication is scary stuff, thank goodness you got off of it. Makes us do weird things. Blessings and love to you. Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ok, you guys have encouraged and inspired me! I'm going to stop taking the Ambien tonight. I may be a zombie for a few days. I pray it doesn't last long. I did buy some " deep sleep " herbal medicine at the health food store, so I may try that too. Anyone who'd like to pray for me, please do! I will need it! Thanks for the great support here! Blessings, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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