Anyone try Melatonin?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:34 am

I'm not on anything else so we'll see how it goes. The Melatonin didn't help me last night but I only took 1/2 and I was sort of afraid to take it. . . so that kept me awake. Ironic huh? LOL

I'm going to try taking a whole one tonight.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:07 am

Something most books or doc's will not tell you or even know is that if you take Melatonin that your body will stop producing it even if it does slow in production as we get older.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:46 am

Originally posted by Sit-N-Spin:
Something most books or doc's will not tell you or even know is that if you take Melatonin that your body will stop producing it even if it does slow in production as we get older.

OK so are you saying it's a bad idea? She suggested I just use it for a time until I get back on track then I can stop.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:46 am

Short term is fine,but as per James F.Balch,MD and Mark Stengler,ND ,"Book Prescription for natural healing". some studies indicate that more than occasional use can permanently stop the bodies production of the hormone melatonin.Didn't mean to frighten you just make you aware,I should have been more clear ,sorry,Some people use it long term basis without knowing,hope this helps !!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:49 am

Hopefully. Also I'm thinking I need to see if my hubby would be willing to stop having the TV on all night. It's starting to really get on my nerves.

stargazer · Post by **stargazer** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:55 am

lol,Main distraction that is with the different noise tones and light flashing,would be a good idea,Sleep well !!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:57 am

Not to mention waking kids and cats. Every little sound wakes me up. . .arghh