I’ve been struggling with sleep issues for over a decade now. My Doctor has prescribed me all sorts of medication, all of which has had many adverse side effects. What I do know that works, is Xanax. My wife was prescribed it for some stress issues and occasionally will give me one so I can finally sleep. Obviously asking my Doctor, “can I have Xanax” Will not go well. I’ve eluded to it in ways and the response has always been along the lines of “that’s habit forming, I’d rather you try this”. Of the many medications prescribed, none have worked. Resorting to the dark web is something I’d really rather not do. Fentanyl laced drugs took my sister and it’s a road I hope to not have to explore. Any suggestions?
Sleep is a multifaceted problem. It can be dietary, it can be psychological.
If there is a mountain with a trailhead near you… And I mean like at least 3 miles out, so 6 miles round trip. And I mean at least 1500ft of vertical gain…
Have a day with no caffeine. Eat small snacks during the morning/day. Hike that mountain. No breaks allowed. Go as slow as you need to go in order to not stop. Go as fast as you can. Bring plenty of water.
After, eat a huge dinner. Lots of carbs. Like a spaghetti pizza or something insane on the carb front.
Take a CBN supplement about 2-3 hrs later.
Stop using your phone at this time. Read a book for an hour. Go to bed.
If you struggle after all of this, see a specialist. Because that’s fucked.
Like, even if you’re massively anxious, and your diet sucks… You’ll be out like a light. Unless there’s other issues.