After not sleeping thru the night in 20 years I got medical marijuana. One gummy and I sleep like a baby

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Wind down reading things like this on the internet until I feel tired then go to bed

Actually Xanax is very addictive. Maybe w the small piece you tske it’s better. But it is a very addictive drug.

Normally I fall asleep when my head hits the pillow, thanks to a 25% diphenhydramine before bed. (Benadryl) Last night I watched the Kansas City game and was so pumped I couldn't fall asleep. Football games should be earlier <g>

I do the same with Golf, I play hole si've played many times having my drives land in different areas and pick the right club for the locastion and conditions of that spot. I only make it through several holes. I start at different holes to avoid being bored.

I've tried many options. The best non-medicinal is a half cup of warm almond milk with a little cinnamon stirred in. Also, I've successfully used the Michael Saeley sleep videos in YouTube (esp. the one with a black and white/grey palm tree for the image).

If that doesn't work, a melatonin gummy. :(

[QUOTE=billethkid;2155278]Most of us have this happen from time to time. Maybe more often as we get older.......75+++.

Those times when you just can not turn off your brain.

What do you do?

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Exercise! I find that if I am active in the day I have an easy time going to sleep at night. I walk 3-8 miles a day unless I play golf. I walk the golf course. I also think water walking is a good way to exercise your muscles with little chance of hurting yourself. Good luck!

Another method I used , was counting the people who would miss me when I am gone, but that never worked, as list was way to short.
I changed to all those who'd love to see the back of me.
That worked.
Never got to the end of that list!

Xanax is a benzodiazepine and therefore is considered an addictive drug. One can also become physically dependent on the drug and with regular use it can take more and more to work. Sudden withdrawal can cause many serious symptoms including seizures. Please don't play Dr. and recommend something that could be quite harmful to someone even if you personally tolerate it with no problems.

Turn off the brain
 

I stare at the back of my eyelids and refuse to let any thought in. When one sneaks in I chase it away and go back to seeing "nothing". It sometimes takes chasing away quite a few but eventually it works for me.

First thing for Brain doesn't turn off is no Melatonin, you aren't helping anyone but the doctor. Brain activity is best off to be 'distracted' , I've been that way forever, actually I get my best ideas at night lol. I use a tablet, I have my streaming on there, I just put it on barely any volume so there is some noise but not enough to distract, also find something you aren't going to get tied up wanting to watch... I find Guy Fieri droning on DDD to be just enough distraction with zero interest in watching. remember it's just other noise, I tried XM and stuff but I have a music background so it would stop me from drifting off.

Never turn to meds for this, it's far easier to use distraction...and learn yoga breathing to relax down to sleep.

I get to sleep quickly but wake up after 3 hours. I then take 1/2 of a benadryl tablet and that really works for me.

We use East to West to catch the water because the money we save on water makes up for leaving the doorbell light and the post light on all night! :jester::a20:

I don't think that's a short list, Bill. I always enjoy your posts. You get what this forum is all about! :posting:

2 Ibupropfon PM and your out