Melatonin
 

I finally got in to see a neurologist, and a neuropsychiatrist. The neuropsych put me through a series of memory tests and things like that, which were all far above average.

The neurologist gave me no new information, but said I should be definitely betaking melatonin. My sleep schedule is pretty strange, simply because I make the mistake of falling asleep during the day which messes it up. I have been taking it the last few days and I feel symptom free during the day, except with extreme fatigue feelings. I dont know why this is. Would you agree that I should be taking it? (I have no medical knowledge)

Any responses are appreciated, also keep in mind that I am a youth.

I sometimes take melatonin but it makes me VERY sluggish the next day. Because it is unregulated, each brand and formulation is different, and they all have different effects on me. Some work, some keep me up at night!

If you can find a small dose that works and that allows you to feel okay the next day, that is not too risky, I suppose.

I don't like it and avoid it if I can.

I've been taking 3mg doses.

Getting exposed to outside light during the morning and around noon is very important cor your body clock. Even if you can sit or lie in a sunny spot inside.

Perhaps 3 mg is too much. Can you cut it in thirds and start with the lowest dose to see if it is effective?

The best one for me is one that is in US pharmacies and dissolves on the tongue.

I have read you are supposed to take it a few hours before you want to sleep.
Good luck!

Okay thanks again :)

and I am having this problem with severe flinching, like if someone even comes to pat me on the shoulder my head will completely flinch, if I hear something I dont expect same thing.

Do you think these minor impacts could be delaying healing? It may be related to anxiety Im not sure.

I mean to say if I hear something I dont expect the same thing. It is almost like a defense mechanism. But I think it may be doing more harm then good.

melatonin and valerian
 

I take both melatonin and valerian every night and it helps me sleep. I take the liquid form of each and one dropper full each.

Without these, I was waking up at 3 or 4 AM or 2 AM and not going back to sleep. It just seems to work for me.

Take care

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I have been taking 5 mg of melatonin (I buy from pharmaca.com) in order to sleep; otherwise, I am also waking up at 2 or 3 am.

I think your panic upon hearing or being surprised is your heightened "flight/fight" response. It will calm down, but it may take some time.

I would almost panic at any sudden noise (book falling, door being shut, etc.) and go into panic attack mode. I still get the hairs standing on my skin and a shot of adrenaline and heart racing, but no panic attacks.

Best of luck in finding rest and relaxation....

I had another brain injury friend recommend melatonin and it's worked great for me. I use 2.5 MG sublingual (brand is Source Naturals) and I take it 30 minutes before bedtime. The sublingual (dissolves under the tongue) type and dosage was the key to not feeling groggy in the morning. It took trial and error to find what works for me. After using it for 2 months my sleep routine regulated and I don't need it anymore. Don't give up. Find out what works for you - it honestly makes a huge difference in how I feel and operate cognitively.