Insomnia Guide

I sleep near a loud motor every night, but the diphenhydramine isn’t working as well as it used to. what are your thoughts on switching to a stronger medicine? I don’t want to become some kind of pill junkie! Chosen Answer: Over the counter sleep aids are very addictive. That’s why you need more and [...]

I need an over the counter sleep aid, not a prescription. Ambien works best because I never feel tired the next day. What drug is most like ambien in chemical composition? Don’t tell me to ask my doctor. Chosen Answer: Ambien is not at all like anything that you can get over the counter in [...]

My sleeping pills haven’t been working as effectively as they could be, but I don’t want to take too many. How many would kill me? Chosen Answer: I’m no doctor, but if I were you, I wouldn’t take more than directed on the box. You could ask your doctor about drugs such as Lunesta or [...]

I do not have a long term sleep disorder but rather am going through a shorter term stress which causes a lot of undue worry and nerves and that is not allowing me to get to sleep. Is there an over the counter sleeping pill which calms the nerves similar to a tranquilizer as well [...]

I usally have this sleep issue where I can’t sleep and that’s pretty much it, I heard there are such things as “sleep foods” but what are they and when should I eat them, I really don’t want to get into sleeping pill habits. Edit: how much does this sleepy time tea cost? Chosen Answer: [...]

I am having a very hard time sleeping at night. What can I take to help me sleep better? Chosen Answer: Melatonin is a vitamin that people swear by! Give that a try. Drinking warm milk really helps too. There are three new medications that are available, but you need a prescription. They are Ambien [...]

I get insomnia and often lay awake at night. Does anyone know any way to help me get to sleep? Chosen Answer: Well there are several over the counter medications that you can take. I would recommend Tylenol’s Simply Sleep. The active ingredient is Dipenhydramine (sp?) Also if you have a primary care physician I [...]

I’ve always wondered how sleeping pills actually make you go to sleep…either presciption types (ambien) or over-the-counter (unisom). What happens to you when you take that pill? Chosen Answer: Over the counter medications (like diphenhydramine HCl or Benadryl) block histamine receptors in the brain, causing drowsiness. These older-generation antihistamines are also usually cross-reactive with (and [...]

I have had no luck with traditional therapies and need to find a hypnotherapist who takes insurance! Also, I’m from a small town in Iowa and can’t find a sleep tape to aid in falling asleep. Help! Thanks. Chosen Answer: Try Lunesta or (over the counter)…melatonin…it works wonders. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email me through the [...]

i’m 13 yrs old i can NOT get to sleep at night! it takes about 2-3 hours on a regular day i am not allowed to take prescription or other over the counter drugs, so please do not suggest lunesta or that stuff any tips on how to get to sleep? Chosen Answer: I have [...]