Guest guest Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Will Zoloft cause interaction with Melatonin also? I am interested in taking it. Melatonin I'm not sure if anyone here has ever tried Melatonin (an over the counter supplement) for insomnia, but I would like to give my experience. I know that everyone has different reactions to medicines, but I had such a horrible experience that you should be aware of it. A gentleman at my church knew that I was having difficulty with Flexeril (which used to work fine for me at night). He told me that he (who has chronic back pain) and another lady in our church who just recently had (and survived) breast cancer were both taking Melatonin to help them sleep. I tried it for the first time last night. The instructions said to take one pill 20 minutes before bedtime. I took one 3 mg pill at 10 PM. Within 10 minutes I was knocked out cold on the couch. My husband had to carry me to bed. I felt very heavy (like in a deep sleep) yet I kept having nightmares all through the night. I also woke up, tossing and turning, at least 4 times between midnight and 6 AM. Yes, it helped get me to sleep fast, but in NO WAY did I experience a restful sleep. I hope and pray that this supplement helps someone, but as for me, I will not be taking it again. ly, I am suprised you can obtain this stuff over the counter. Amity Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 I use melatonin once in a while. Any other type of sleep aid makes me feel drugged. Melatonin feels " normal " . If he goes to sleep and awakens feeling good and at a normal time, I would think that the one pill, 3mg?, would not be too much for someone at 150 lbs. But I cannot really say for sure. I am sold on melatonin because it works for me and has no known issues, from what I have read. Kiersten --- CSBC <cindysue@...> wrote: > ran out of trazadone (for sleep) and we thought > we'd try out melatonin. How much do you all give your > children? weighs 150 lbs. He had nothing last > night to help him sleep (and therefore, went down around > midnight and up at 4:00 am) and within 20 minutes of > taking a melatonin, he was konked out! > > We also noticed he drank less fluids today. He has > gained so much from his liquids - the trazadone causes > thirst for him. Does anyone know if there are side > effects for melatonin? > > > > -- > > cindysue@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 , Nick has been taking Melatonin for years now (started at Dr. Capone's recommendations).? He weighs about 75-80 pounds and takes 9 mg. of GNC (time released) Melatonin. Haven't really noticed any side-effects.? Of course, Nick is also taking 100 mg. of Trazadone and 50 mg. of Benadryll (allegeries).? Sleep is still an issue at times.? He typically falls asleep with no problem it's the staying asleep that is the problem.? (We have lowered his Melatonin and I may start cutting it down again, partly because I heard it may cause some nightmares for some people and Nick was complaining of having bad dreams a while back.)? When he was younger we had his ceiling fan fixed so he couldn't turn the light on and that helped some, as the room was dark and I think he figured since he couldn't see he might as well sleep.? Now he can reach the very short chain by standing on his bed and leaning or on the stool that is in his room.? We've found his bedroom light on more now and sometimes he is awake and sometimes he is asleep on the floor or at the desk with 'pirate' beside him. Cari Melatonin ran out of trazadone (for sleep) and we thought we'd try out melatonin. How much do you all give your children? weighs 150 lbs. He had nothing last night to help him sleep (and therefore, went down around midnight and up at 4:00 am) and within 20 minutes of taking a melatonin, he was konked out! We also noticed he drank less fluids today. He has gained so much from his liquids - the trazadone causes thirst for him. Does anyone know if there are side effects for melatonin? -- cindysue@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 In a message dated 6/15/2008 8:45:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cindysue@... writes: Does anyone know if there are side effects for melatonin? We use it for Caleb our 13 year old with ADHD on occasion. Pediatrician said to give him 1 mg.and that it is perfectly safe. Our bodies produce melatonin. We find if he has a hard time gong to sleep it helps him. We actually haven't had to use it in a while which has been nice. I am hoping puberty is calming some things down. Loree **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 The only side effect that we were told is too groggy. We were also told that we need to adjust the dose as we see fit. There is not a one size fits.... Start low and then work up. Is it falling a sleep or staying asleep? I know of alot of Adult (especially women) who take it and they just started low about 2mg and worked up if they needed more. If it is an issue of staying asleep, I would recommend timed release melatonin. It releases some all night long. This has worked the best for our little guy. B --- CSBC <cindysue@...> wrote: > ran out of trazadone (for sleep) and we > thought we'd try out melatonin. How much do you all > give your children? weighs 150 lbs. He had > nothing last night to help him sleep (and therefore, > went down around midnight and up at 4:00 am) and > within 20 minutes of taking a melatonin, he was > konked out! > > We also noticed he drank less fluids today. He has > gained so much from his liquids - the trazadone > causes thirst for him. Does anyone know if there > are side effects for melatonin? > > > > -- > > cindysue@... > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > ------------------------------------ > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. > Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of > the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 My son's neurologist said that it occurs naturally in the body but some do not make enough to sustain Great Sleep. B --- Kiersten <kiersten5560@...> wrote: > I use melatonin once in a while. Any other type of > sleep > aid makes me feel drugged. Melatonin feels > " normal " . If > he goes to sleep and awakens feeling good and at a > normal > time, I would think that the one pill, 3mg?, would > not be > too much for someone at 150 lbs. But I cannot > really say > for sure. I am sold on melatonin because it works > for me > and has no known issues, from what I have read. > Kiersten > --- CSBC <cindysue@...> wrote: > > > ran out of trazadone (for sleep) and we > thought > > we'd try out melatonin. How much do you all give > your > > children? weighs 150 lbs. He had nothing > last > > night to help him sleep (and therefore, went down > around > > midnight and up at 4:00 am) and within 20 minutes > of > > taking a melatonin, he was konked out! > > > > We also noticed he drank less fluids today. He > has > > gained so much from his liquids - the trazadone > causes > > thirst for him. Does anyone know if there are > side > > effects for melatonin? > > > > > > > > -- > > > > cindysue@... > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. > Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of > the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Is staying asleep a common problem for kids with DS? My son is 17 months, and he wakes up about 4-5 times every night. He doesn't actually fully awaken, just starts crying, and usually calms right down and goes back to sleep as soon as we give him his pacifier back. We've tried letting him cry it out, but then he does awaken fully & doesn't go back to sleep. The pediatrician is aware that this has been going on for almost a year, but hasn't suggested any kind of deficiency, such as melatonin. Any info would be greatly appreciated! We have a baby due next month, and I'm already incredibly sleep deprived! Thanks! Karin > > Just wondering if anyone has used melatonin to assist in getting > their child to sleep. We have a very active 3 yr old who has > difficulties settling down and falling asleep at night. It has been > suggested to us that a low dose of melatonin may help. Has anyone > used this hormone, what dosage, any problems, did it work? > > Thanks Shari > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 My son Ben, 15 now, always had trouble sleeping until he seemed to hit about the age of 10. He always ended up in our bed and I didn't think we'd ever get him out. Even sleeping with us he would wake up several times during the night. He also had his tonsils/adenoids out to help the issue the this didn't really do anything. He was also very restless. Not that he is 15 he will go to bed about 10:00 at night and not get up until 9-10 the next morning when there is no school. The typical teenager!! Mattern Re: Melatonin Is staying asleep a common problem for kids with DS? My son is 17 months, and he wakes up about 4-5 times every night. He doesn't actually fully awaken, just starts crying, and usually calms right down and goes back to sleep as soon as we give him his pacifier back. We've tried letting him cry it out, but then he does awaken fully & doesn't go back to sleep. The pediatrician is aware that this has been going on for almost a year, but hasn't suggested any kind of deficiency, such as melatonin. Any info would be greatly appreciated! We have a baby due next month, and I'm already incredibly sleep deprived! Thanks! Karin > > Just wondering if anyone has used melatonin to assist in getting > their child to sleep. We have a very active 3 yr old who has > difficulties settling down and falling asleep at night. It has been > suggested to us that a low dose of melatonin may help. Has anyone > used this hormone, what dosage, any problems, did it work? > > Thanks Shari > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Karin, If it makes you feel better, my son has been on Melatonin timed release since 18 months. It was the best sleep of my life. We knew that his tonsils and adnoids were causing him to wake so those came out at 16 months. He slept better but still woke up 1 time a night. I began giving him Melatonin on suggestion of his ECI therapist as well as his sleep study results. He only gets into REM sleep for about 20 seconds a night. So once his T & A were out and he still slept bad, I figured helping his body with more Melatonin, since it did not seem he was producing enough, go natural. His neurologist said that he would have givin him a prescription but since the natural stuff works then do it. I started with 2mg of time release either Natrol or Source Natural from Vitamin shoppe. I adjust as he gets bigger as needed. I also was pregnant and my youngest son and middle son are 20 months apart so getting some sleep prior to my youngest being born HELPED. I would suggest either you or your hubby being in the room the first few nights after he is asleep. Give it to him 30-45 min prior to bed time. My son wakes up smiling and happy. Let me know if you need anything else. For us Melatonin regular helps more for going to sleep, time release helps more for staying asleep. B --- kmath422 <karinmatheson13579@...> wrote: > Is staying asleep a common problem for kids with DS? > My son is 17 > months, and he wakes up about 4-5 times every night. > He doesn't > actually fully awaken, just starts crying, and > usually calms right down > and goes back to sleep as soon as we give him his > pacifier back. We've > tried letting him cry it out, but then he does > awaken fully & doesn't > go back to sleep. The pediatrician is aware that > this has been going > on for almost a year, but hasn't suggested any kind > of deficiency, such > as melatonin. Any info would be greatly > appreciated! We have a baby > due next month, and I'm already incredibly sleep > deprived! > > Thanks! > Karin > > > > > > > Just wondering if anyone has used melatonin to > assist in getting > > their child to sleep. We have a very active 3 yr > old who has > > difficulties settling down and falling asleep at > night. It has been > > suggested to us that a low dose of melatonin may > help. Has anyone > > used this hormone, what dosage, any problems, did > it work? > > > > Thanks Shari > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. > Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of > the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I take melatonin (3 mg brand by Natrol with calcium and B6) right before bedtime and find that within 1/2 hour to 1 hour I am VERY sleepy. It was suggested to me before bedtime but not too long ahead, so this works for me. " Right at bedtime " can mean a lot to a man versus a woman. You've probably read the story about the man saying he is going to bed, and gets right into bed. A woman fixes the kids lunches, does the last load of laundry, cleans the kitchen, puts out her clothes for the next day, cleans her makeup off, etc. You get the picture. Experiment and find out what works best for you and the dose that works for you. As I've mentioned before, Dr. Dantini, my fibro doc from Florida, has his patients take 5-10 mg per night to get restorative sleep, then taper down as needed. I took 9 mg for six months, then 6 mg for another six months, maintaining at 3 mg for several years now. in La Selva Beach CA dwert56 wrote: > > Is it better to take melatonin 1 hour before bedtime, or right at > bedtime? > E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (5.5.1.322) Database version: 5.10130e http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 , 16 & 90 lbs. takes 2mg. of time released melatonin. It keeps her from waking up during the night. The regular melatonin didn't work as well. The only side effects I know of are lots of dreaming, but she hasn't had a problem. Melatonin ran out of trazadone (for sleep) and we thought we'd try out melatonin. How much do you all give your children? weighs 150 lbs. He had nothing last night to help him sleep (and therefore, went down around midnight and up at 4:00 am) and within 20 minutes of taking a melatonin, he was konked out! We also noticed he drank less fluids today. He has gained so much from his liquids - the trazadone causes thirst for him. Does anyone know if there are side effects for melatonin? -- cindysue@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Theresa, Does have any autoimmune disorder/issues? Melatonin should never be taken by anyone with an autoimmune disorder. Additionally melatonin can interact with antidepressants, antipsychotics, narcotics/opiates, diabetes medications, birth control pills, patches or shots, other OTC or prescription sleep meds and benzodiazepines. Klonipin is a benzodiazepine, so she should not take melatonin with it. > I've known people who have used Melatonin on their kids (and > themselves) for > years. I've never tried it for because I've never known if > it would > interact with her medications. > > Are there some meds that a child should not take Melatonin with? > > She takes Keppra, Lamictal, Klonipin and Methylin daily. > The Keppra and Lamictal are morning and evening meds and the > Methylin is > only in the morning (for ADHD) and the Klonipin is only at night... > It gives > us added coverage for seizures at night as well as having the > sleepy effect > to actually allow her to slow down and go to sleep. > > She goes though cycles though... For weeks she'll be very easy to > get to > sleep. I still have to lay with her, but she'll be out in less than > 10 min. > But then there will be times that even with the meds and all at the > right > time, she will just NOT go to sleep and she'll be up so late that > I'm having > trouble not falling asleep! And of course none of it ever effects > her wake > up time... She's always up between 5 and 6am > > During these bouts of not getting to sleep (she will always wake up > if I'm > not back in there with her by midnight or so) I've wondered about > Melatonin, > but haven't dared to give it to her, not knowing what it may react > with. > > Theresa > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Do you have any info about the effects of Melatonin on Diabetic meds? I have been taking Melatonin when I give le's to her that way I sleep when she does, but recently had to go on Metformin, my diet and exercise is not doing the job any more with my diabetes. Thanks in advance.  elaine Autism is not a thunderstorm.... ......it is learning how to dance in the rain. > I've known people who have used Melatonin on their kids (and > themselves) for > years. I've never tried it for because I've never known if > it would > interact with her medications. > > Are there some meds that a child should not take Melatonin with? > > She takes Keppra, Lamictal, Klonipin and Methylin daily. > The Keppra and Lamictal are morning and evening meds and the > Methylin is > only in the morning (for ADHD) and the Klonipin is only at night... > It gives > us added coverage for seizures at night as well as having the > sleepy effect > to actually allow her to slow down and go to sleep. > > She goes though cycles though... For weeks she'll be very easy to > get to > sleep. I still have to lay with her, but she'll be out in less than > 10 min. > But then there will be times that even with the meds and all at the > right > time, she will just NOT go to sleep and she'll be up so late that > I'm having > trouble not falling asleep! And of course none of it ever effects > her wake > up time... She's always up between 5 and 6am > > During these bouts of not getting to sleep (she will always wake up > if I'm > not back in there with her by midnight or so) I've wondered about > Melatonin, > but haven't dared to give it to her, not knowing what it may react > with. > > Theresa > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Elaine, The main issue is that melatonin can interfere with the ability of diabetes medication to control blood sugar. Consequently, you might have to more carefully monitor your blood sugar and may have to adjust your dosage of Metformin when you are taking melatonin. > Do you have any info about the effects of Melatonin on Diabetic > meds? I have been taking Melatonin when I give le's to her > that way I sleep when she does, but recently had to go on > Metformin, my diet and exercise is not doing the job any more with > my diabetes. Thanks in advance. > > elaine > > > Autism is not a thunderstorm.... > .....it is learning how to dance in the rain. > > > >> I've known people who have used Melatonin on their kids (and >> themselves) for >> years. I've never tried it for because I've never known if >> it would >> interact with her medications. >> >> Are there some meds that a child should not take Melatonin with? >> >> She takes Keppra, Lamictal, Klonipin and Methylin daily. >> The Keppra and Lamictal are morning and evening meds and the >> Methylin is >> only in the morning (for ADHD) and the Klonipin is only at night... >> It gives >> us added coverage for seizures at night as well as having the >> sleepy effect >> to actually allow her to slow down and go to sleep. >> >> She goes though cycles though... For weeks she'll be very easy to >> get to >> sleep. I still have to lay with her, but she'll be out in less than >> 10 min. >> But then there will be times that even with the meds and all at the >> right >> time, she will just NOT go to sleep and she'll be up so late that >> I'm having >> trouble not falling asleep! And of course none of it ever effects >> her wake >> up time... She's always up between 5 and 6am >> >> During these bouts of not getting to sleep (she will always wake up >> if I'm >> not back in there with her by midnight or so) I've wondered about >> Melatonin, >> but haven't dared to give it to her, not knowing what it may react >> with. >> >> Theresa >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Elaine, The main issue is that melatonin can interfere with the ability of diabetes medication to control blood sugar. Consequently, you might have to more carefully monitor your blood sugar and may have to adjust your dosage of Metformin when you are taking melatonin. > Do you have any info about the effects of Melatonin on Diabetic > meds? I have been taking Melatonin when I give le's to her > that way I sleep when she does, but recently had to go on > Metformin, my diet and exercise is not doing the job any more with > my diabetes. Thanks in advance. > > elaine > > > Autism is not a thunderstorm.... > .....it is learning how to dance in the rain. > > > >> I've known people who have used Melatonin on their kids (and >> themselves) for >> years. I've never tried it for because I've never known if >> it would >> interact with her medications. >> >> Are there some meds that a child should not take Melatonin with? >> >> She takes Keppra, Lamictal, Klonipin and Methylin daily. >> The Keppra and Lamictal are morning and evening meds and the >> Methylin is >> only in the morning (for ADHD) and the Klonipin is only at night... >> It gives >> us added coverage for seizures at night as well as having the >> sleepy effect >> to actually allow her to slow down and go to sleep. >> >> She goes though cycles though... For weeks she'll be very easy to >> get to >> sleep. I still have to lay with her, but she'll be out in less than >> 10 min. >> But then there will be times that even with the meds and all at the >> right >> time, she will just NOT go to sleep and she'll be up so late that >> I'm having >> trouble not falling asleep! And of course none of it ever effects >> her wake >> up time... She's always up between 5 and 6am >> >> During these bouts of not getting to sleep (she will always wake up >> if I'm >> not back in there with her by midnight or so) I've wondered about >> Melatonin, >> but haven't dared to give it to her, not knowing what it may react >> with. >> >> Theresa >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Elaine, The main issue is that melatonin can interfere with the ability of diabetes medication to control blood sugar. Consequently, you might have to more carefully monitor your blood sugar and may have to adjust your dosage of Metformin when you are taking melatonin. > Do you have any info about the effects of Melatonin on Diabetic > meds? I have been taking Melatonin when I give le's to her > that way I sleep when she does, but recently had to go on > Metformin, my diet and exercise is not doing the job any more with > my diabetes. Thanks in advance. > > elaine > > > Autism is not a thunderstorm.... > .....it is learning how to dance in the rain. > > > >> I've known people who have used Melatonin on their kids (and >> themselves) for >> years. I've never tried it for because I've never known if >> it would >> interact with her medications. >> >> Are there some meds that a child should not take Melatonin with? >> >> She takes Keppra, Lamictal, Klonipin and Methylin daily. >> The Keppra and Lamictal are morning and evening meds and the >> Methylin is >> only in the morning (for ADHD) and the Klonipin is only at night... >> It gives >> us added coverage for seizures at night as well as having the >> sleepy effect >> to actually allow her to slow down and go to sleep. >> >> She goes though cycles though... For weeks she'll be very easy to >> get to >> sleep. I still have to lay with her, but she'll be out in less than >> 10 min. >> But then there will be times that even with the meds and all at the >> right >> time, she will just NOT go to sleep and she'll be up so late that >> I'm having >> trouble not falling asleep! And of course none of it ever effects >> her wake >> up time... She's always up between 5 and 6am >> >> During these bouts of not getting to sleep (she will always wake up >> if I'm >> not back in there with her by midnight or so) I've wondered about >> Melatonin, >> but haven't dared to give it to her, not knowing what it may react >> with. >> >> Theresa >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 cathy can you share of what taking melatonin can do if one has of autoimmune diseases and takes of it. I to found nothing that works for me in sleep except the melatonin outside of addictive sleep pills. I to be of on lexapro, buspar, multi vitamin, prescribed vitamin D3, potassium, niacin, cod liver oil, plaquinil, neurontin, restasis. Occasionally I to take of tylenol arthritis or fast acting pain, and I to take of Zyrtec for allergies and occassionally take of ex strength tums for tummy upsets. I to have of dx of autism (hfa), CAPD, Sensory disfunctions, language expressive issues, PTSD, anxiety , depressions, can be of SIB but not frequent or often, fibromyalga, sjogrens, allergies, asthma ( but do not have as much issues to asthma as in the past)may be forgetting of somethings but this is of most of it. sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 cathy can you share of what taking melatonin can do if one has of autoimmune diseases and takes of it. I to found nothing that works for me in sleep except the melatonin outside of addictive sleep pills. I to be of on lexapro, buspar, multi vitamin, prescribed vitamin D3, potassium, niacin, cod liver oil, plaquinil, neurontin, restasis. Occasionally I to take of tylenol arthritis or fast acting pain, and I to take of Zyrtec for allergies and occassionally take of ex strength tums for tummy upsets. I to have of dx of autism (hfa), CAPD, Sensory disfunctions, language expressive issues, PTSD, anxiety , depressions, can be of SIB but not frequent or often, fibromyalga, sjogrens, allergies, asthma ( but do not have as much issues to asthma as in the past)may be forgetting of somethings but this is of most of it. sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 cathy can you share of what taking melatonin can do if one has of autoimmune diseases and takes of it. I to found nothing that works for me in sleep except the melatonin outside of addictive sleep pills. I to be of on lexapro, buspar, multi vitamin, prescribed vitamin D3, potassium, niacin, cod liver oil, plaquinil, neurontin, restasis. Occasionally I to take of tylenol arthritis or fast acting pain, and I to take of Zyrtec for allergies and occassionally take of ex strength tums for tummy upsets. I to have of dx of autism (hfa), CAPD, Sensory disfunctions, language expressive issues, PTSD, anxiety , depressions, can be of SIB but not frequent or often, fibromyalga, sjogrens, allergies, asthma ( but do not have as much issues to asthma as in the past)may be forgetting of somethings but this is of most of it. sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 cathy can you share of other options to sleep then. sondra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 One of the favorite ones I had was King Kong was in my fireplace. He was lifesized - like you see him lifesize on TV. He was in a cage with bars, like the bars in the jail cells you see on TV, in the center of the cage was what looked like a mini-sized chimney, like you see from the outside of a house, a square, tall, brick & mortar chimney. In the dream I was in disbelief, and especially perplexed as to why husband (different than real one now) was so calm while Mr. Kong was pounding on his chest, doing his mighty yell! I distinctly remember the sound when Kong put his arms around the chimney in his cage/cell and was twisting it back & forth, breaking it apart - the sound of the bricks cracking and crumbling......still vivid today obviously! It ended/I woke up ...it was morning, Kong somehow escaped but one of my cats brought him down outside in the yard. There was King Kong fur strewn all over the yard. Picture it, middle of night, woman having realistic vivid dream, wakes up she thinks but is still asleep and dreaming, calls 911 and reports that King Kong is in her fireplace! No, it didn't go that far or else I guess I'd still be in an institution somewhere! G [ ] melatonin G.- I don't remember any vivid dreams (maybe I had them but forgot, being so grateful for the sleep:-) but my 16 year old daughter loves to share her vivid and weird dreams with me after she takes it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oh my...NOW I am scared....just went out and picked up the pills at my local GNC. I am REALLY looking forward to sleeping....hoping King Kong doesn't show up...Ok...now Brad Pitt. That would be REALLY ok!! I'll keep you posted on if I actually sleep. Otherwise, I have school projects to work on for Black History month. HOPING FOR SLEEP!!!! Thanks. Lynn From: Gross <lgross1@...> Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 5:44:50 PMSubject: Re: [ ] melatonin One of the favorite ones I had was King Kong was in my fireplace. He was lifesized - like you see him lifesize on TV. He was in a cage with bars, like the bars in the jail cells you see on TV, in the center of the cage was what looked like a mini-sized chimney, like you see from the outside of a house, a square, tall, brick & mortar chimney. In the dream I was in disbelief, and especially perplexed as to why husband (different than real one now) was so calm while Mr. Kong was pounding on his chest, doing his mighty yell! I distinctly remember the sound when Kong put his arms around the chimney in his cage/cell and was twisting it back & forth, breaking it apart - the sound of the bricks cracking and crumbling... ...still vivid today obviously! It ended/I woke up ...it was morning, Kong somehow escaped but one of my cats brought him down outside in the yard. There was King Kong fur strewn all over the yard. Picture it, middle of night, woman having realistic vivid dream, wakes up she thinks but is still asleep and dreaming, calls 911 and reports that King Kong is in her fireplace! No, it didn't go that far or else I guess I'd still be in an institution somewhere! G [ ] melatonin G.- I don't remember any vivid dreams (maybe I had them but forgot, being so grateful for the sleep:-) but my 16 year old daughter loves to share her vivid and weird dreams with me after she takes it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Christie - I was only looking on Dr Myhills website today and she mentions melatonin should not be taken with autoimmune conditions but she actually says something like 'but I cant see a reason why this should be' - I think its drmyhill.co.uk if you want to have a look - or do a google search for dr sarah myhill. Gill I have been taking melatonin to help with insomnia. I have heard that it should not be taken with autoimmune disease and I have Hashimoto's. Does anyone else know about this or why? I have suffered no side effects and have been taking no more than 3mg Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 21/12/07 13:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I take a tablet with 3mg and 2mg theanine, can I take more safely, as usual says not to take more than recommended dose, is this true ..? Thanks Jill xx > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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