Experience with melatonin?

[NovemberJoseph]

I've been having problems sleeping lately, going to sleep anywhere from 5:00am-7:00am, which is way too late, So I got some melatonin to help me sleep. each tablet is 3mg, after reading online, I discovered all you need is 0.3mg, so I divided the tablet into 4ths and then each 4th in half. I took one of those and well, it's effects were insane.

It hit me while watching videos, I got super drowsy and went to sleep immediately. I had a total of 18 dreams, and I can remember them all and exactly how they transitioned into each other. One was so realistic I thought it was real life until just 10 minutes ago I discovered a flaw in it's logic, proving it was a dream.

Just wondering if anyone else has had similar effects with melatonin? Thanks.

[DanAG]

I was going to say it didn't do anything for me. But when I went to check the dose I realized I was thinking of valerian root, not melatonin. Valerian is something that needs to be built up over time, not something to take for one night.

Anyway, the reviews I've read on melatonin are mixed. It seems to work for some people and not others.

If the insomnia is short term I think it's better to not take anything at all. If it becomes more serious there are other ways that should be tried first before taking anything. Like get on a strict schedule, control the light, control the temperature, diet, etc.

[Joshua2332]

It doesn't knock me out, but it helps me fall asleep. And every time I take it I always remember my dreams.

[NovemberJoseph]

How much do you take?

[Joshua2332]

5 mg. The whole thing is 10 mg, but that is way too much so I split it in half.

[renogaza]

note: any form of sleep enhancers like sleeping pills coupled with coffee or any caffeinated drink can render the person into a chemically induced comatose state, the only ways to avoid this is not to take the caffeine or if you already have then ensure that you do not fall asleep for a minimum of 12 hours so that it can be purged from the system.

[renogaza]

also yes, i have experienced lucid/vivid dreams in the past, but unlike yours mine is a recurring dream that builds on itself and i completely remember everything, its built up enough to be considered a novel

[NovemberJoseph]

I don't drink soda and I didn't drink coffee yesterday, so unless nesquik has caffeine, I don't know what it could have been

[renogaza]

then you should be fine, just don't use it too much since you should always try to be able to sleep by your own will :)

[GabesPenguin]

I took It when i had to be up at 6 am just so i could get to sleep sooner. Id sleep like a rock for a few hours then be wide awake but get super tired halfway through my work shift. I quit taking it

[CommieDearest]

It didn't do anything for me when I took it, but my room mate at the time could sleep like a baby on it

[harakiri]

i have some! shall be trying it out. hope to god it helps me sleep.

[GoldCobra]

I've never used it. I try to avoid using drugs because you'll keep relying on it over and over again. Except for pre-workouts. That shit's fun as hell

[NovemberJoseph]

Lol preworkout is amazing. Increases your max instantly.

Melatonin is a supplement too though, they sell it at GNC. Melatonin is a hormone we all make in our bodies.

[GoldCobra]

I'm aware

[evenlift]

No. That sounds awesome, though.

[NovemberJoseph]

Throughout the night I would wake up randomly and feel extra sensitive to touch. My whole body was calm and warm and it was like my mind was slow at inputting things. My head felt numb and my ears were especially warm. It was like a body high.

[bubble_tea]

whoa, I wish they sold it over here..