Sleep aid?

[Megan0928]

Has anyone taken OTC sleep aide for nights when their anxiety is really bad. I know tonight I could sure use some help. I can't take regular anxiety meds because they increase my serotonin too much and I end up with serotonin syndrome. My anxiety is mostly bad at night, and I'm usually panicking over nothing. So I was wondering if anyone else takes a sleep aid for nights like I'm having now.

[kristinak]

I take a Benadryl when I'm having a night like you describe. I feel a little groggy the next day, but the anxiety goes away, and it's non habit forming. For longer assistance sleeping at night, try Melatonin.

[asianeko]

I use a sleep hypnosis app by Andrew Johnson called Deep Sleep. If you're open to trying new things, I highly recommend it! I did find music used to help me as well, or sleeping on the couch.

[sdfl]

Try melatonin.. it is something your body already has in store. But this is infused with other herbs to help you sleep naturally without the groggy dry mouth after effects.

[mindovermatter]

Ibuprofen PM for me. It was always effective and didn't leave me feeling "druggy" either. But I would go ahead with melatonin; too much ibuprofen can lead to gastrointestinal damage. Or, if you want a drug free solution, try watching an enjoyable movie or read a book, that's what I do now instead of sleep aides.