Hi Mari

many years ago I tried Melatonin 300 mcg then after a couple days doubled for 600 mcg... it was like a sugar pill. but i was probably NOT observing good sleep hygiene ("Sleep Doc's World")at the same time, which you must for it to work... because it works along with light-exposure to reset the body clock.

sometimes i think my body clock has been so messed up since forever (childhood) that i'm not sure anything could really fix it).

sometimes daylight make me sleepy or increases sleepiness, go figure. :confused.

depending what i do on the computer it can put me to sleep too and it doesn't have to be dim... too bright can do it... it like fuzzes me out somehow.

however when on a "night" schedule and sleep with blinds up, i do tend to wake with the sunrise even if it means i draw the blinds and go back to bed lol!

Surprised by your accupuncturist saying you are "allergic" to melatonin since it is an endogenous hormone. Why did she say that? Might she have been referring to a melatonin supplement you had taken (including inactive ingredients and impurities)?

do you have trouble going to sleep in a room that is well-lit?
is it easier to go to sleep in the dark?
when you are sleeping in darkness, are you awakened by natural light?

i'm glad you made it your appointment. and managed to nap with a doctor's note rather than do stupid work BS.

~ waves ~