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Does Anyone Else Use Melatonin As Their First Medication After Addressing Sleep Hygiene Issues For Insomnia
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I use mellatonin with great results.

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As usual, I am more in favor of actions, not meds. What time of day you exercise, eat supper, & how you wind down for sleep, all have more of a positive effect than yet another pill. I don't see the… read more

Are PDers Afraid To Take Sleeping Pills? If So, Why?
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I hear so many Parkinson's patients complain about not being able to sleep. They may be able to fall asleep but wake up and just lie in bed and are unable to go back to sleep. This happens night after night. No sleep or not enough sleep cuts deep and can cause health issues.

What is it about sleeping pills that cause apprehension and resistance? Is there something to fear about taking a pill to sleep? Let's discuss this issue. Sterling

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Great post Pepen. This will help a lot of people.
Thank you.

How Can We Set Up A Team Insomniacs?
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We want to have a Team Insomniacs. How can we set that up & use it?

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I’m in, it’s the absolute worst feeling not to be able to sleep and I can’t turn off my thoughts..

Sleep Med
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I take 150mg Trazadone to try to help w/sleep, i only get about 4-5 hrs of sleep, but not a solid 4-5, i get to sleep fairly quickly but can't stay asleep, had a sleep study with the results only being that i have an overactive mind. Does anyone take anything that works? I'm getting so fedup w/not getting a decent nights sleep which i know is vital w/PD. Please Help.

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Has Anyone Tried The Zleep Patch For Insomnia?
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I came across this on the internet. It looks really good. Has anyone tried it? https://try.myzleep.com/en/us/v1/breakthrough/

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I have had sleep problems since PD. Two to three hours and wake. Go to the bathroom and wake. Hard to get back to sleep, so I don’t get much. My doctor increased my anxiety pill from 1/2 to a… read more

Do You Have A Hard Time Sleeping 😴 At Night? I Sure Do.What Do You Use To Help You Get Better Sleep? Thank You ❤️.
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Rose, My doctor prescribed that for my anxiety. She did say I could take it at night. I can take a whole one, but it doesn’t always help. Yet,if I took a whole one during the day, it knocks me out… read more

How Many Of Us Have Sleep Disorders? I Have Sleep Apnea And Insomnia.
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There is also the "Zeez Sleep Pebble" - google it! I tried it and it didn't work for me, but apparently it does for 80% of people. Again, a drug free way to get better sleep.

Dr. Prescribed Clonazepam .5mg Cut In Half For Sleep Works Great But Feeling Groggy In Morning. Worried About Addiction Too.Anyone Else?
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Great; but I still haven't found a doctor or np who's willing to prescribe even a micro-dose of benzos here in CA. I'm 73, never had a problem of any kind with any chemical addiction, including sugar… read more

Sleeplessness
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Does any one else have trouble sleeping? I am finding I am tired when I go to bed and sometimes go straight to sleep other times I can lay there till 3-4 in the morning and then just doze for a while and be up by 7 - 8 I have a sleeping tablet but this doesn't always work and I don't want to have them increased. Thank goodness for cross word and jigsaws on the Ipad. Pam

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Unice you are a star x

Had PD For About 4 Years. Recently I Am Having Dreams Which I Act Out: Thrashing Turning, Etc. Wife Is Frightened. Take Melatonin. NG
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Other thoughts or perspective?

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I have MSA -C w/ REM SLEEP BEHAVIORAL DISORDER. I take melatonin and CBD oil . The combination of two has helped reduce activity