(Part 3) Best sleep & snoring aids according to redditors
We found 1,700 Reddit comments discussing the best sleep & snoring aids. We ranked the 479 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Mostly this. Someone in my program has MULTIPLE felonies and has been arrested over 100 times. He found a company beforehand that wanted to hire him though. One of the smartest guys and most engaged people in my classes. He is completely sober. And while he definitely still comes off as someone who was an addict, he also comes off as someone who has ZERO interest in being one ever again.
The cannabis tea is a HUGE red flag to employers and anyone whom you need to believe in you or take you seriously. There are other sleep aids. Pick your fights. Right or wrong, you already have a lot to ask potential employers to forgive. Openly admitting that you are using what is still largely viewed as an illicit drug signals to employers that you are not aware of how that comes off, or, even worse, don't have the self control to stop. The former says to them that you are still thinking like a criminal and the later says that you are a barely functioning addict. While I don't personally agree with those sentiments, I would personally be HIGHLY discouraged by the fact that you are using the cannabis tea. It shows that you aren't willing to withhold doing something that comes off very negatively. Part of the point of all the nonsense engineering students are put through is to prove how hard they are willing to work and how much shit they will put up with -- the tea makes me seriously doubt both. People have NO obligation to take ANY risk on you. You are NOT anyone else's problem. You need to make your weakness a strength. Show them that having the record has lit a fire under you, and that you are determined to compensate for it. Now, instead of someone with no upside and a lot of downside, they see someone with downside who is over compensating. That overcompensation could mean they get someone who always places themselves under pressure to outperform their peers. If this means you are always going to hold yourself to a higher standard that means you could be a REALLY good employee in the ways that actually count.
We have all seen and/or experienced drug use. Most of us have seen people lose control of their lives. They way to described the cannabis situation comes off like the many people I've known who've struggled with addiction. They have a totally solid excuse for was ostensibly sounds like "responsible" use. Except, knowing them, I know it's just like a smoker whose quitting, but won't throw out their cigarettes or an alcoholic who excuses with "I limit myself to two beers a night". Maybe it would be fine for someone else, but not them. It's a terrible idea. Don't be attached to it. Why does it matter so much that you are willing to take on that fight -- if you are willing, that shows that you are in some way emotionally dependent on using it.
Don't make it harder on yourself. If you have trouble sleeping, do some research about how to help you sleep cycle and talk to a doctor. I take melatonin sometimes and my girlfriend takes Genius Sleep Aid most nights. Family members in pharma looked the Genius Sleep Aid for us, and it's surprisingly science based and not herbal nonsense -- among other things, it has something known to help flush caffeine out of the body more quickly. Don't drink caffeine after 11am. Don't workout after 5pm. Don't do things like gaming or watching thrilling TV/Movies in the evening as they pump adrenaline into your body, which helps keep you awake for hours.
Maybe I'm beating a dead horse at this point, but if you are thinking about how I'm wrong or about the reasons why it's okay to drink the tea, ask yourself this: Why are you holding on to drinking the tea so strongly? Why does it matter so much to drink the tea?
Being an engineer requires a enormous amount of sacrifice. As I see articles about people "continuing to question the 40 hour work week", I'm working 80+ hours a week to make sure I get A's in my classes. And, that work ethic has to continue after university in the particular field I want to enter. It's not for everyone. You'll have to give up a lot of pursue it.
This is my favorite type of melatonin: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RC6ZSA
It has not only melatonin, but also L-theanine, chamomile flower extract, passion flower extract and lemon balm leaf extract - all of which are natural sleep aids.
it won’t drip water in your eyes and it straps so you can walk around/roll around at ease... but are only cold for like 45 min. I have six. My best find so far.
Did your doctor specifically recommend the adhesive nasal strips because they're the superior option, or do you think one of the in-nose varieties like this or this would solve both the breathing and "I don't want adhesive stuck to my face every night for the rest of my life" problems? (Unfortunately, these might exacerbate the attractiveness problem, though.)
I bought the ones in the second link last year, and honestly, I don't love them. Usually if my nose is stuffed up enough for me to use them, it's stuffed up enough that they don't help. They also seem to fall out in the middle of the night half the time, or my subconscious brain instructs my hand to remove them from my nose at 3am. If you're just trying to open your nose a bit wider though, they do indeed serve that function.
I have that exact same pouch and it definitely does the job. I put my phone in, and within a minute or so, I'll unvelcro it, look and my signal is gone. I will also try calling it while it's in the pouch and it does not ring.
Here's a new spin on being extra private as well. Put one of these in a large tupperware storage container, with the lid open/closed your preference. Then place your phone inside the container. The phone will only be able to pick up white noise, and the container keeps from hearing any outside conversations. I've been doing this lately because it makes me feel more comfortable that my conversations aren't always on record via my phone. You can also keep your ringer on loud so you can see whether or not you get notifcations as well.
Hoods can be extremely unpleasant to breath under and can be claustrophobic. They can also prevent hearing what is being said.
I've brought a LectroFan Micro everywhere I've gone for the last four years and never regretted it. A white noise machine has vastly improved my sleep quality everywhere I've traveled.
It has eight hours of battery life. Plus it doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.
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Another option is a sound machine. I bought this to solve the issue of noisy upstairs neighbors. Life changing. If I am spending the night somewhere else my first thought is "Should I bring my sound machine?" Didn't take me long at all to get used to. And now whenever I turn it on my brain knows it's sleep time.
These are good: https://www.amazon.ca/Sleep-Mask-Design-PrettyCare-Sleeping/dp/B019JY9BO8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sleeping+mask&qid=1554985985&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Make sure to keep your bedroom cool when you're trying to sleep.
Looks like the price has gone up since August, still worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJL3Y8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MEQ-BbSKW8S7E
Melatonin is as effective as amitriptyline at preventing migraines. Benadryl is also useful if not directly but by cutting down on other symptoms that increase migraine pain (Benadryl is in section E: helpful add ons).
Obviously, neither of these are specifically for nighttime migraines but unless you like randomly passing out during the day, taking them before bed is a good idea. I’ve taken melatonin in the past and had wacky enough dreams that I felt like I was always awake. When I recently retook it, I’m taking one with l-theanine. That combined with taking one Benadryl has cut back on my remembering of weird dreams (I’m sure they’re still happening). I’ve also had a marked improvement in my number of headache days.
Yeah totally! I have two of these, just standard ones , one like this, that’s clay, and one like this, that covers the sinuses too.
I have no idea why heat on the feet and ice on the head works so damn well but it really does!
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RC6ZSA
Jesus I thought those were 200 mg pills when I first looked at that bottle! As someone who takes 10mg occasionally, I figured you never slept ever...
Thanks for the info. I have a few questions:
I would love to hear your input.
I am not sure if they have them where you or not but maybe you could order some? This is how they look, they basically help hold your nose open to all you to breath better while you sleep.
I think this is the cheapest one actually made by the company on Amazon, it's important to get a real one, they use a fan instead of a digital noise generator, so the noise is non repeating. Basically it's not exactly white noise, it's more what they call pink noise, like having a small fountain in your room would also be pink noise, a soothing sound that doesn't repeat. The problem with digital machines is that they repeat, which can be as annoying for some people as what they're trying to cover up.
Marpac Dohm Uno sound machine
I use NOW Foods liquid melatonin. At 0.5 mg a day, it costs $6 for a year's supply.
That's a tough one! I did a sub search and the recommendations include:
i use a lectrofan micro, which has been great! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBVLBKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Mf26CbWQE5AWW
I’m a super light sleeper, doubly so when traveling alone, and it makes such a difference. I generally can plug it in near whatever bed I’m in for the night, but it does have a rechargeable battery also. it also works as a tiny Bluetooth speaker. I wish it came with a case (I bought a tiny hard shell case separately to keep it from getting its buttons pressed in transit).
I use food grade lye I found on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YPKD3Z0/ref=sxts_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526824225&sr=1
Hey man, have you tried melatonin? Does the trick for me most of the time.
Here's your solution. That should mostly do it, but also, if you must: this. You need to do whatever it takes to get good sleep, including having a serious sit-down talk with your roommate about respecting your sleep schedule since you work so late. Make it clear that it is affecting your health. You guys can work out a solution. What is your roommate doing in the morning that is so loud? If it's chores and things, do them at night before you go to bed. If it's music, ask them to use headphones. It's not just your gainz that are being affected - it's everything. Researchers have also recently connected chronic sleep deprivation to Alzheimer's.
The right meds will help you sleep without emotional dreams. I haven't been on meds in a while but still get dreams like that occasionally. These help me for those nights:
OLLY Sleep Melatonin Gummy, 25 Day Supply (50 Gummies), Blackberry Zen, L Theanine, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Chewable Supplement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0145QI7O0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2qUgDbYYZSM7Y
If there's a place I can send them I'd be happy to.
Keep fighting, one day at a time.
Kumquat-licious
totoro sticker
Once I went to a couples house to get some mason jars. I'm getting married and wanted to reuse items for decor. The older man was obviously very ill, and I ended up sitting with the couple for 2 hours while they told me their story. They were so in love. As I was pulling out the man mentioned my Totoro sticker. I came back a week later and left the DvD on their door step as thanks for my SUV full of mason jars.
My sticker is old and a cheap version off eBay so I need a new one!
I take two drops of liquid melatonin about a half hour before bed. That adds up to about 200mcg. Haven't had to up my dose.
White noise machines are a good alternative to fans if you don't want your room getting too cold.
CarlieScion (8): A solid closer
CarlyRaeJepsensBitch (8): A great album closer, but the one song on the album where Kesha's voice is a bit grating
DoctorWhoWhenHowWhy (8): This song is longer than it needed to be but this is an excellent song to close the album. It's so heartfelt and you can tell her passion of aliens in this song.
ignitethephoenix (8): Love the country vibe this has mixed in. Also love the random spaceship noises at the end!
ImADudeDuh (8): A fine enough closer, but still a weaker track on the album.
MashLuke (8): nothing to say, just a cute song
melodyllic_ (8): the spoken word section is amazing and makes this a great closer to the album. queen of dematerialising into nothing
Nerdy_boy_chris (8): I would've given this a higher score, but the outdo runs a bit longer
VeganSquash (8): great spoken outro
crowlily (7.8): I like this! I'm not saying much rip but this is great! The guitar sounds great! The spoken bridge! I love the whole mood! I'm nothing more than recycled stardust!!!
deadspiderwall (7.8): Kesha is more country than Taylor Swift ever was, holy shit
robbiec_ (7.5): CANNOT put my finger on what old song this reminds me of. Also love when she says "and I know nothing" and the ship takes off among the perfectly subtle choir
stardustanddinos (7.5): It stretches a little longer than it should, but is a perfect closer. Sometimes you just want to not live on this planet anymore, and yeah, she bottles that into a song too. Wonder how she does it so well, this is really impressive. The ending is just unsettling and haunting. Well fucking done.
ClocktowerMaria (7): Pretty good too
patronsaintofaspies (7): Yeah, sorry, this is sad, but Kanye did this better. Kesha's statement at the end is actually kind of depressing, though, and I'm certainly not complaining about this being the closer.
SkyBlade79 (7): not bad, a bit long but doesn't feel like it drags
thetimidmartian (7): kesha closes on an appropriate note that supports her tenets of hope and defiance.
vayyiqra (7): good but enough country
wanderingimpromptu3 (7): "Don't lay me down with the dirt on my head" is such a beautiful line. I really love the message of the song & identify with it. I do think it goes too long though and the outro is cheesy
Alien Haters
twat_brained (6.2): This one is quite long and it feels long too. Also I understand the song's outro but it still doesn't feel necessary.
izeasklapaucius (6): The concept is interesting but the execution kinda falls flat for closing track.
ThatParanoidPenguin (6): https://www.amazon.com/ZzzQuil-Nighttime-Sleep-LiquiCaps-Package/dp/B007MB60CC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1518379133&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=sleeping+pills&psc=1
topesmachine (6): this song is really weird and it kinda works, kinda doesn't
dirdbub (5.5): cute enough
acedino (5): Usually end up skipping this song after the first chorus
hikkaru (5): gotta blast
Glennishill (4): I hate the instrumentation but I like the lyrics. Not a fan of the knock-off Bowie ending.
kappyko (4): Haha Kesha what
Elitefourbrad (3): I don't really understand how this album relates to Spaceships but okay.
itsboogiepanda (3): Latter half of Rainbow really hasn't impressed me
letsallpoo (3): i wanna go hoooOOOOoooOOOOOooome
MrSwearword (1): do UFOs run on ethanol? this spaceship is cornfed as fuck
Piccprincess (1): when i heard the ending of this song a UFO flew over my house and abducted my family
SendMeYourSATScores (1): i just remembered why i didnt like this album
https://www.amazon.com/GENIUS-SLEEP-AID-Supplement-Relaxation/dp/B078SS8T3T
I use these and a beer and I’m out
Getting your sleep cycle straightened out takes work, but the first step is to stop feeling guilty; it's just a physiological problem primarily caused by engineers in the first place.
Your sleep cycle is regulated by melatonin. Your body's store of melatonin increases throughout the evening until it makes you tired enough to sleep. Part of the natural system of regulation of melatonin is that it is degraded by narrower visible light bands (green, blue, purple, UV). Thanks to modern technology we have many sources of this type of light well after it should really be dark: fluorescent lights (including CFLs), LED lighting (white LEDs are blue LEDs coated with a phosphor so the spectrum is a mix of yellow and blue), and computer monitors/TVs. If you expose yourself to these light sources late at night, they will degrade your melatonin and make you feel less like going to sleep.
Some ways to mitigate this problem are:
Installing f.Lux on any computers you use regularly late at night. I keep my nighttime setting cranked all the way down to 3400 Kelvin.
Turn off or replace lighting you are around. Incandescent bulbs, particularly dimmed ones, have a very warm color spectrum that won't mess with melatonin as badly. If you have a bunch of gadgets with green and blue LEDs within sight or especially in the room where you sleep, cover the LEDs or clip the leads internally to disable them. If your alarm clock is stupid and has a green or blue display, get one that has a red display.
If you are (as most of us were) up at an engineering building constantly late at night exposed to all its cozy fluorescent lighting and computer screens which are outside of your control, consider picking up a set of blue blocker glasses. Basically it'll be yellow tinted polycarbonate glasses, either branded as blue blockers, or you can pick up a $5 pair of shooting glasses at Wal-Mart that will do the trick.
As a temporary means of shifting your sleep cycle (long term use will be counterproductive/bad), consider taking 2-3mg of Melatonin sub-lingually 45-60 minutes before your desired bedtime. It can help get things back on track. It is particularly useful for shifting your sleep cycle an hour or two a night in advance of and after travel to other time zones to avoid jet lag.
Other stuff:
If you are a user of caffeine, try to reduce the amount you consume and keep it as a morning thing primarily. Decaf stuff only in the afternoon and evening. If you're on Adderall or similar, really really only taking it in the morning.
Exercise. Whatever you like, as long as it's of a relatively high intensity. Weightlifting is good. If you have little time, there are options like HIIT. A good Tabata routine will help you feel like sleeping greatly as long as you don't do it within an hour or two of bedtime.
If that doesn't do it, then seriously go to a sleep clinic and see if you have some other medical issue like sleep apnea that's complicating things.
TL;DR Fuck you engineers who put superfluous blue LEDs in products.
Not sure if it's what Arin talked about, but there's always Breath Right. They're adhesive strips that you put on your nose before bed that keep your nostrils open and help you breath better while you sleep.
I got some hot/cold gel-bead packs for my first aid kit and found they make something similar just for the eyes. Another thing is just to stay hydrated, which a lot of people tend to forget about in the winter. Winters where I'm from are cold and super DRY, so hydration is very important.
THIS I have experience with...I would say that it doesn't improve the quality of the sleep but rather the restorative effects of it. Excellent if you exercise a bit. My personal sleep substances are 1-2 Grams glycine, 300-600 mcg sublingual melatonin and 130 mg lithium orotate (1 tab), and 200-400 mg magnesium glycinate or magnesium threonate
I think that's pretty much as good as it gets. I prefer to order lye labeled as 'food grade', but it probably doesn't matter.
This looks promising: https://www.amazon.com/Grade-Sodium-Hydroxide-Micro-Beads/dp/B00YPKD3Z0/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525816326&sr=8-9&keywords=lye
Mainly melatonin I found these tho at sam's and thought id give them a try, 2 of them and even if I wake up 4-5 times during the night Ill fall right back to sleep.
We travel a lot, so I love this one because it is so small. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LBVLAFK/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the mask I bought, but have seen the Bruder mask recommended here.
And the Retaine MGD is non-prescription and yep it’s the link you posted in another comment.
Some of my favorite Amazon items that I've purchased for my solo trips:
-- Selfie stick/ tripod with bluetooth remote (which is nice when there's no one around to take a photo for me)
-- These amazing silicone earplugs that block out all noise and make for a good night's sleep.
-- Luggage locks
-- Some sort of compact travel pillow for flights/train rides
-- A good sleep mask
Well, shoulder pain is the worst for bed time. I know I have RA. So understand how you feel.
A few things to consider.
Good luck
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The easiest and cheapest thing to try first would be to buy a decent sleep mask for whomever it is being kept up by the light. If they can get used to sleeping in it you won't have to do any more. Amazon
This is the white noise generator, my wife and I use.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019GAFJEG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
I'm more of a Lectrofan fan myself.
https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Wireless-Sound-Machine-Bluetooth/dp/B01LBVLAFK?th=1
Hello friend. I too have dealt with sleep issues for a while. From my research (reading), a SMALL dose of melatonin (less than 1mg) is the optimal melatonin dosage (Source)
Along with that, quite a few have reported that L-theanine helped their sleep (do your own research on this. I don’t have all the time in the world).
Personally, I just ordered this from Amazon, and am looking forward to trying it out when it comes in tomorrow. Contains what seems to be a nice assortment of ingredients.
Also, this needs to be driven home, caffeine has a half-life of 5-7 hours (source: “Why We Sleep” by Walker), so if you drink some coffee/take a caffeine pill at 12:00 P.M. , it won’t be until (approximately) sometime until 10pm and 2 AM when all of the caffeine (which blocks the adenosine receptors) is removed from your system. How fast you remove caffeine from your system depends on your genetics. For me personally, I don’t think I can afford taking caffeine anytime past noon and also hoping to sleep well that night (sucks for me! I’m jelly of the people that can drink cofffee whenever they want and sleep like babies).
You may also want to highly consider getting blue blocking glasses for nighttime wear.
Many others say they sleep well on ZMA, which you can buy on Amazon.
In for reading what others have to say about sleep. I definitely want to max out my sleep quality!!!
I feel your pain and tried using the phone apps with limited success. Then I invested in one of these babies
https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Wireless-Sound-Machine-Bluetooth/dp/B01LBVLAFK
(I hope that link works, I bought mine through amazon.ca) it's tiny, easily packed and charges from a USB port. I've never used it as a bluetooth speaker but several of the "coded in" noises are perfect and despite the size it fills the hotel room with sound. Most rooms these days have a USB near the bed but the internal battery kept it going untethered for over 8hrs.
Here ya go dude:
https://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B07DJL3Y8K/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1538404923&sr=1-6&keywords=dohm+white+noise+machine
Can he wear a sleep mask? I go to sleep much earlier than my husband, and this works for me when he is on his phone screen. Here is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071HVBTK9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_H4BPM5Egsay1Y
There's a more portable micro sized one for under $25 now, I love it.
Get a non-mechanical keyboard, always wear headphones, turn up your microphone and learn to whisper, lower fan speeds.
Another option is to buy a white noise machine. Slowly increase the volume over a span of a month or two to drown out the noise you make. Buy sound insulated headphones so you don't go insane from the white noise!
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000F3QG0U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1462438160&sr=8-1&keywords=white+noise+machine&pi=SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41zgLxUAaZL&ref=plSrch
I suggest the "rain" setting on this $20 machine.
order them now! i keep procrastinating on things like this too.
My husband insists our 70lb dog sleep on our bed every night. I swear I never get more than an hour or two of rest before I wake up for some reason or another, and he doesn't even snore! my cat likes to walk on me, too. and yeah, its cute, how can I get mad that she wants to snuggle?
Over the counter you can get a medication called doxylamine that is a cleaner drug than Benadryl, but works in the same way. L-glycine is a supplement that can help. This is a great brand that also contains melatonin. Personally, I have paradoxical reactions to Benadryl and melatonin. They keep me awake, which is the worst.
I use mirtazapine. It's prescription, so you'd have to ask your primary care for it. It's a very gentle, non-habit forming option. Trazodone is another option.
Benzos and z-drugs (like Ambien) are terrible.
I used to have the same problem now what i do is use these restful sleep gummies before hitting the hay. If its cold I use a tent and during the warmer months I use a hammock if you have an underquilt I'm sure you'll be fine in the winter with a hammock. I'm more of a back sleeper but the gummies really work. Attached below I attached the gummies.
https://www.amazon.com/Supplement-Melatonin-L-Theanine-Chamomile-Blackberry/dp/B0145QI7O0?th=1
My former psychiatrist's office had these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJL3Y8K/ref=emc_b_5_t
They make a nice "whooshing" sound; similar to a giant fan in the room, but with no airflow. Best doc's office ever, set me completely at ease.
I forgot that I wanted one.
Something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LYD1ED4/
i use this. seems to help me a bit, though i usually don't have much trouble staying asleep once i get there.
Peppermint flavored Melatonin, such a comfort compared to others I've tried. Dissolves nicely under the tongue, cues sleep 15-45 minutes after ingesting. - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GFPCN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ok, you definitely need this. It is just so cute!
Something I would like for myself is this book.
I hope you enjoy you "new" car! Vroom Vroom! :)
Look up 3D eye mask on Amazon. Their about $10.
Sleep Mask for Woman & Man UNIMI Upgraded Contoured 3D Eye Mask Eye Cover for Sleeping - Comfortable Sleeping Mask No Pressure On Your Eyeballs - Create Total Darkness (Black+ Mesh Bag) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071HVBTK9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_n5GQCbTSET0MN
A while back I ordered six different sleep masks to try out. I'm a side and sometimes stomach sleeper and most of them just don't work for that. Settled on this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S5Q826U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. The reasons I like it - it's thin for side-sleeping. It's large and fits well to block light coming in from edges. It blocks most direct light unless you're out in direct sunlight - then a little gets through.
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The others I tried were: the tempurpedic, nidra, two different dream essentials, and bedtime bliss. The free ones from airlines are junk. They don't block much light, don't fit, and break after a couple of uses.
OK. Say you believe me - it will take you one step closer to the reality of this discussion.
And thanks for the concern about my sleeping habits! I recently bought an eye mask for my husband on amazon because HE has trouble sleeping when I have the bedside lamp on.
https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Mask-Design-PrettyCare-Sleeping/dp/B019JY9BO8/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1486926542&sr=8-10&keywords=eye+mask
He declined to wear the mask so I use it - and it makes a huge difference in the way I sleep. The quality of sleep is better, judging from how refreshed I feel in the morning.
Might as well get something useful out of this discussion...
sodium hydroxide they can get pretty much anywhere.
1mg is super easy to find online, so that would be what I'd buy. I actually find 1.5mg to be best for me, and 3mg to be not as effective as the smaller dosages.
I like NOW Food's Liquid Melatonin, personally; a third or half a dropper before bed and it works in a half hour. When I travel, I take Nature Bounty's 1mg Melatonin pills, again taking one just before bed.
http://examine.com/supplements/Melatonin/ for more info. I'd be happy to answer any more questions, too :)
I bought this recently on Amazon and love it. It's usb chargeable and lasts like 16 hours and if you travel to a place with different electricity it's easy to charge unlike the momo or whatever the big white ones are. I used a phone app for a few years but I like this one because it doesn't have the looping sound and it's super small. Fits in the palm of your hand.
I use these and they help a lot: http://www.amazon.com/Nasal-Breathe-Aid-3-Count/dp/B0076OIPZU/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1405115253&sr=1-2
Get this for travel if you need white noise: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBVLBKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hBgMBb5X8WHA3
Ok, sounds like I'm overthinking it (typical). I didn't really think "food grade" made sense either, but that is what I saw. Here's an example on Amazon.
totorooooooo
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NATURAL VITALITY Sleep Vitamin, 4 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYD1ED4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JL2IAbG1EAH0G
Might be something to look into for sleep https://www.amazon.de/lectrofan-Maschine-International-Modell-Sound/dp/B019GAFJEG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1551323142&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lectrofan&dpPl=1&dpID=41JTswJPXuL&ref=plSrch
Natural Calm or Natural Calm Sleep. You need to keep on top of your electrolytes and these are good sources of magnesium.
I'd recommend getting a white noise machine. I have the LectroFan High Fidelity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GAFJEG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
and I love it.
https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Right-Drug-Free-Strips-Congestion/dp/B002GU5YCQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498669820&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=breathe+right+nasal+strips&psc=1
These help a lot for myself, but if your husband has apnea or something serious it will probably only make him a little quieter. Worth a shot though.
When I first started using Natural Calm (just the regular variety) it would put me right to sleep. I think I'm acclimated to it now, since it no longer has that effect. That said, that brand (Natural Vitality) does have a magnesium supplement with a sleep aid. I've never tried it but I plan to once I'm finished with my container of Calm.
https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Vitality-Calmful-Magnesium-Wildberry/dp/B01LYD1ED4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1488361830&sr=8-1&keywords=B01LYD1ED4&th=1
Maybe this one?
Items I use to combat these things:
App called “Calm”—it has sleep stories. They are more effective than I thought.
These gummies: OLLY Restful Sleep Gummy Supplements, Blackberry Zen (Packaging May Vary), 50 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0145QI7O0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I8wNAbCBF6NW2
Similar: ZzzQuill Vicks ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep Aid LiquiCaps 48 ct, Package May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MB60CC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w9wNAb23WCMHX
Humidifier: VAVA Cool Mist Humidifier, 60oz/1.8L Space-Saving Ultrasonic Humidifiers for Bedroom Babies, Whisper-Quiet, Filter Free, Automatic Shut-off, 360 Degree Nozzle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G2NLLS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Gel-like eye mask: Dream Essentials Escape Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Carry Pouch, Navy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CGIBYQ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Edit: Casper pillows, and keep the temperature low.
Sleep is incredibly important in recovery. An old sponsor was a firefighter and I used to work shift work, so we'd frequently talk about sleep deprivation and how that plays out in recovery. Sleep deprivation can directly lead to relapse, so it's of paramount importance to get regular and sufficient sleep.
Back around 2000, I was working straight graveyards and found myself unable to sleep. I was in my local health food store and spoke with the owner about my problem. She asked me, 'Was I having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep ?' I told her both. So I left with some Melatonin and some Valerian Root. Melatonin is, I believe, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland, and it helps me to get to sleep. The Valerian Root—which helps me stay asleep—I would take, usually on weekends, so that I could get some extra sleep.
There's a lot of shitty Melatonin and Valerian Root suplements out there. I have a brand that's sub-lingual, meaning it's absorbed under the tongue, and it works fantastically. Here are links to the preferred products off of Amazon, although you'll likely be able to find them in one of your local health food stores—even Whole Foods for that matter.
Melatonin - I prefer this brand 'Source Naturals' and I usually get the 2.5mg dosage, which comes in either peppermint or orange flavor.
Valerian Root - from 'Eclectic Institute' also contains Passion Flower.
Typically, I would pop a Melatonin under my tongue every night and only on weekends would I do both Melatonin and the Valerian Root/Passion Flower cocktail. What's funny is I don't think I've touched a Melatonin in more than a few years. Folks in recovery are going to have a lot of opinions about this stuff, but this is really between you and your sponsor and god. I had a period some years ago, coming off of graveyards, whereby my body would only let me sleep for two hours (nap time !) and then I was up, waiting for my next shift. Between the anxiety and the exhaustion, I was ready to crack—and this is a very dangerous place for the recoverying addict to be in. Anyhow, I ended up getting some Ambien from my doctor, and it worked. It allowed me to get the sleep I so desperately needed and also to find a routine and rhythm that wouldn't result in relapse or suicide or both. So once I no longer needed the Ambien, I stopped taking it; it had served its purpose beautifully.
Good luck and PM me if you wanna chat about any of this.
You should look into a sound machine that makes white noise (or rain). It's worked wonders for us and our kids. Amazon Link
I bought these so my husband and I could each have a pair. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B019JY9BO8/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_dp_2
I love near a traffic circle and I am surrounded by irresponsible dog owners. The sound machine is a must fucking have. I sleep like a baby and I never hear anything. LectroFan - International Model, White Noise Machine with 10 Fan and 10 White Noise Sounds, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GAFJEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Zh48pjlQ4FQem that's the unit I have. Worth every penny. Hope it helps.
nasal strips at night make a huge difference
I've also tried these which are good but fall out
And these which were not comfy to me
I think you can't do much else but these products help. Btw a rhinoplasty is generally cosmetic and doesn't fix a deviated septum. You're looking for a septoplasty. I had one but unfortunately was unlucky and it re-deviated back to how it was.
Edit: also a pro tip you can usually see a deviated septum more clearly if you look at the nostrils.
I have two suggestions: this and this. Helps tremendously.
A sleep mask (this one by Alaska Bear, if you're curious).
What kind of earplugs do you use? I find the foam ones are too uncomfortable for me to wear all night. I currently use EarJellies when traveling, but I can't seem to get them in place correctly very consistently.
I ordered this one and received it Feb 8th and have used it every night. I am super happy with it and feel more refreshed. I tend to get up at 9am because of my work schedule and I hate to use my blackout curtains, so these have made my last 3 hours of sleep a night even better. Also I have a bunch of electronics in my room like my modem and router blinking all the time.
I'm gay and had a gay room mate who did the same thing. So annoying to me and my partner. The first time he asked if we could hear him. I in a bitchy voice said, "Put it this way, I didn't know you were a second tenor and he was a bass".
Some people need to chill out, I'm sure if your roomie was lady-banging you'd be just as mad. lol.
Oh and this really helped us. http://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-SS-2000-Relaxation-Machine-Nature/dp/B000F3QG0U/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1345869998&sr=1-1&keywords=sound+machine