Insomnia Cures?

[greglepore]

Originally Posted by vash

Greg. Classic Cortisol issues. dang frustrating I bet.

Thanks. Will do some digging...

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Thinking about the gummies also. Is the CBD or THC preferred? Any concerns with THC gummies work, driving, etc the next day? Anybody have a preferred vendor?

I do the THC gummies...here is a link to the place in Mechanicsville, Maryland I legally go:

https://storycannabis.com/

It is a good place to get a sense of what is available.

I also use the THC lotion for aches and pains. For gummies, Achy Eddies and Curio.

Except for the topical (I use Avexia and you do not get high) I never take anything during the day...all before bed.

I should write that I track on a paper calendar (printed from Outlook) every thing I take everyday, including the time, dosage and then how I felt: Supplements, anything OTC, the one prescription drug I take, med appointments, etc.

I also clear everything, since it is legal in Maryland, with my PCP before I use anything new, including THC. We are discussing Conolidine, available online, as a non-prescription pain killer. I have some on this trip to SC and my PCP and I talk later today to see if we can work it in.

I know the above sounds like too much, but it really helps me discover what works in a consistent manner.

I watched a few friends of mine succumb to opioid addiction and I will not.

There is a lot more but this should get you started. The key is to find, and by extension, not find, what works for you.

Edit: While I support some aspects of leaglization of pot, the Vap stuff needs to be looked at. Wow.

[Cajundaddy]

Changes I made that significantly improved sleep as I approach the big 70. I now get an average of 7 hrs of real sleep and *mostly* with few interruptions. If I do find myself waking between 1-3 am it can often be associated with one or more missed steps in my in my preparation.

I only use Melatonin once when traveling to "reset the clock" for a new time zone. No other pharma or supplements. A thorough annual blood test to confirm I am not vitamin or mineral deficient. I also make sure to take a brisk 2 mile walk every day to burn up excess energy and stay reasonably fit.

Nighttime pre-flight checklist:
1. Avoid caffeine, sugar, carbs, and alcohol after 7pm.
2. Drink only water in the evening.
3. Regular bedtime prep 11 pm, wake normally 7 am.
4. Get the lighting low in the evening and avoid intense or anxiety-producing reading, news, or films.
5. Let the dog out.
6. After teeth brushing, spend 5-10 minutes doing meditative breathing exercises to clear the mechanism and get my heart rate down to around 50. If I drink alcohol later in the evening, getting my heart rate below 60 is nearly impossible and sleep is often interrupted. This is a biggie for me.

Hopefully one or more of these ideas may be helpful.