I was really sick for about a year and ended up having to have surgery. Before the surgery I was in so much pain that even with pain medication I was not able to sleep, this went on for over seven months. Now I am better and ready to move on with life but my body seems to have what is called Learned Insomnia. Because I went so many months without sleep my brain is now in "awake mode". This creates several issues one being that I am a severe Epileptic and part of seizure control is getting the proper amount of sleep.
I do not want to take Ambien CR or any medication for that matter so I have been trying natural suppliments like Vularium root which helps sometimes but not enough. I have a sound machine that produces whatever peaceful sound I choose and I always take a warm bath before bed but nothing seems to be helping.
Does anyone know of any other natural supplements…vitamins/herbs that help with insomnia? If you have ever been through this please help me. I am having a lot of seizures because of lack of sleep so I am a little desperate. Serious answers only please and thank you!
Vitamins and minerals are also important for sleep. “Nutritional deficiencies or poor absorption of nutrients can cause chronic insomnia,” report Peter Hauri, PH.D, and Shirley Linde, Ph.D, the authors of “No More Sleepless Nights”. So, make sure to get your share of calming calcium.
The National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine reports that the majority of Americans do not get sufficient amounts of calcium. Average consumption is 500 to 700 mg, most people need 1200 to 1500mg. in addition to building strong bones and teeth, calcium helps regulate healthy nerve and muscle functioning. Supplemental calcium relieves premenstrual symptoms too.
A combination of calcium and magnesium acts as a mild relaxant and sleep promoter. Other vitamins and minerals associated with sound sleep are the B vitamins, zinc, copper, and iron. A nutritionist can help you assess your need for supplementation.
Hope I have helped. 
herb gets me to sleep.. honestly.
except for when i don’t have any.
like right now, which is why i’m still awake at 6:25AM.
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Good morning…sorry for what you are going through. I work at a Natural Wellness center in GA. Our office offers a product called Aura Patches. It works with bio-energetics and we have a wonderful bedtime patch that will surly help restore your sleep. I also suffer from Insomnia and have found this to be truly remarkable and unlike with meds, there are no side effects or drowsiness in the morning. Check out our site and if there is anything else I could offer as advice, please email me. Our address is http://www.InternaPure.com
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I have suffered with insomnia for many years. The best advise I can give you is this.
I am sure that you have already cut off all the caffeine drinks and process Sugar foods. Try juicing, their is a juice they call a calming nightcap.
Juice : 2 rib celery
1 apple
3 carrots.
another thing i found relaxing an tiring is going on a good evening walk, say about a mile.
Hope that helps, don’t give up. Natural remedies work differently in each individual. The thing is to keep researching (there are a lot of good websites for natural remedies) and trying to find what works for you
good luck
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Cut out caffeine and drink Red Bush. You could also try the herb Valerian
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Vitamins and minerals are also important for sleep. “Nutritional deficiencies or poor absorption of nutrients can cause chronic insomnia,” report Peter Hauri, PH.D, and Shirley Linde, Ph.D, the authors of “No More Sleepless Nights”. So, make sure to get your share of calming calcium.
The National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine reports that the majority of Americans do not get sufficient amounts of calcium. Average consumption is 500 to 700 mg, most people need 1200 to 1500mg. in addition to building strong bones and teeth, calcium helps regulate healthy nerve and muscle functioning. Supplemental calcium relieves premenstrual symptoms too.
A combination of calcium and magnesium acts as a mild relaxant and sleep promoter. Other vitamins and minerals associated with sound sleep are the B vitamins, zinc, copper, and iron. A nutritionist can help you assess your need for supplementation.
Hope I have helped.
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http://www.yourinsomniacure.com/blog/