The Melatonin thread

[anthrax]

Let's all tell about our own experience with Melatonin !

I have used melatonin for jet lag and it really helped

On the other hand, for insomnia, I have had mixed results

At more than 1 mg (from 1 to 6mg) it doesn't seem to help me fall to sleep and sleep well

At very low dosage (less than 0.5mg) it is quite effective: though it doesn't make fall asleep sooner I don't feel tired the next morning

 

[ohashi]

3mg to 9mg knocks me out and gives me strange-ass dreams. More than 12mg, and I can't fall asleep, yet seem to hallucinate.
Never tried less than 3mg.

 

[chewyxrage]

I take 3 mg every now and then if I feel i won't be able to fall asleep.

I tried taking 6 mg one time - slept for about 8 hours but when I woke up I was pretty groggy for a while, didn't like it so I'll stick to 3mg from now on.


I also take valerian root.

 

[Boulder257]

I take 2mg every night except Friday and Saturday. I find it really relaxes me.

 

[chewyxrage]

I take 2mg every night except Friday and Saturday. I find it really relaxes me.

I thought if you used it every night it would lose its effectiveness?

 

[Boulder257]

I use it five days a week, don't use it on Friday and Saturday. I take a week off here and then. It is true that if you use it everyday for a long period of time your body will stop producing it. That is why I only use it five days, and take a week off every two months or so.

 

[chewyxrage]

I see.

So when you say your body will stop producing it, you mean temporarily right?

 

[Boulder257]

yes temporarily. Eventually your body reaches the required amount, but if you supplement it long enough, it will take awhile for your body to get back to it's natural level.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

3mg works great for me...but I also get crazy dreams.

 

[chewyxrage]

awesome... i won't worry about using sparingly as much now.