Guest guest Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 ** Valerian should'nt be used fro any longer than 2 weeks. It raises serotonin so people who have taken SSRIs may find they don't respond well to it. In our files are suggestions on sleep remedies. C > > Hi , > > I believe that in the past I have heard say Kava is bad, but Valerian is okay if it works for you. > > Valerian is only good for putting you to sleep, not staying asleep. There is a window of opportunity. You are supposed to take it and lay down right away. If you take it and stay up, it doesn't help. > > I used to take it and found that to be true. I got sleepy for a few minutes, but if I didn't go to bed, I was awake again. > > Since my problem is not going to sleep but staying asleep, I don't bother with it. > > Let us know if it helps, > > (, Kim, if I have the whole thing wrong, I know you'lll tell me!) > > -- Regards, ~ ~Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet.~ ~ -- Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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