I find 5-HTP agitating for some reason. But some people do like it.

If the magnesium is OXIDE or has OXIDE in it for a mixture it is
not being absorbed. Chelates or SlowMag (magnesium chloride)
are much better. Ionic Fizz has carbonate form that works well, too. I've pretty much switched to magnesium lotion, now, since all the mags are hard on my GI tract to some extent.

The tryptophan was the major thing. Hubby is now using it too.
He sleeps lighter than I do.

The theanine has stopped the anxiety and nightmares I was having as well. It is helpful to relax but not really a sleep aid per se.

It is really important to avoid caffeine during the day, too.

Naw...that never happens to me......Wait, what were we talking about?

My memory is so impaired now that I will sit down at the computer and that fast what was on my mind is gone...in and out in a flash. I don't even have time to grab my iphone and turn on the recorder feature...

I remembered what it is, then forgot it again!

I think we're all going to have to walk around with a little mini recorder on a chain around our necks. Whenever we think of something we want to remember later.....we talk into our recorder and make a "live mental note" of it. Sort of like a sticky note that talks to us.

Kelly - I'm not so sure I would remember to listen to the recording once I recorded it. I just have to keep saying something over and over in my head until I do whatever it is I am trying to remember. Also, I do keep paper and pen handy so I can write it down. That's the easiest for me. Once I do whatever it is I thought of, I can cross it off the list. It does really help.