[poetrymom]

Ok, here goes.

First, I want to say my energy is coming back in really good waves. I've had almost a week of just nice, amazing, good, even energy. I don't need my afternoon naps anymore. WoW. I can walk 3-5 miles, go to church, help mow our yard on a riding mower (with ear protection) and do other thinking tasks. I won't say I am healed, but I will say I am much better.

The problem I have now is sleep and some real difficulties staying asleep and getting to sleep.

For sleep I've been taking liquid valerian (20) and liquid melatonin drops (5).
At night I also take 5-htp, Gabba, L-theanine and Magnesium chloride.

I think, but am not sure, but I think most of my insomnia now probably comes from being in the perio menopause state of life, but I am also still healing from my concussion.

So, I think I might be in the cross hairs of both PCS and perio menopause.

I think that I have more insomnia near and with my period right now, but i've been random about keeping a good journal.

This month during my period, it was difficult for sleep. First, I couldn't get to sleep one night -- but finally got 4 hours of sleep. I also wake up too early. I probably average 4-5 hours of sleep (maybe less) during this time.

I am wondering about an over the counter sleep aid for just these times of the month when I really need it. Any suggestions as to what is best to use with a still healing, yet really doing well, PCS brain??

Thanks so much for your replies.

poetrymom