Posted by Green Willow on September 27, 2006, at 21:34:37
In reply to Re: Melatonin, posted by Deneb on September 24, 2006, at 23:06:48
You might continue using the melatonin as you are now to help you sleep earlier, but in the morning set your alarm and get out of bed and into the bright morning sunlight ASAP. Or you might try using a lightbox as soon as you get up if sunlight is unavailable. I think you have to work both ends of the sleep cycle. I successfully corrected DSPS using these techniques.
> Hmmmmm...
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> I must say, melatonin does seem to be helping me go to bed earlier. I definitely feel sleepy an hour after I take it. I feel sleepy even if I slept in late previously.
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> The problem is, I still seem to be sleeping in. Although, I do wake up at about 9ish, but then I go back to bed on the weekends, probably out of habit of sleeping in.
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> I should get out of bed when I wake up naturally.
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> Overall, I like melatonin, no side effects other than yawning. LOL
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> Is melatonin safe to take long term?
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> Deneb*
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