I've had the same issues. What helped me was #1. Eating a diet to maintain my glucose levels throughout the night. Waking up at 3am and being wide awake is an adrenaline surge and caused by a drop in your blood sugar level. If you happen to wake up at 3 am and you’re wide awake, eat a small snack that includes a carb, fat and protein. #2. Taking melatonin, CBD, magnesium glycinate and L-Theanine 30 minutes before bedtime. #3. Stop saying or telling yourself that you wake up at 3 to 5 am every day. When you say that, even mentally, guess what? You will always wake up at that time. #4 Get fresh air, sunshine and exercise daily as well. #5. Vagus nerve stimulation. That controls the whole enchilada. It regulates your Parasympathetic Nervous Systems and affects sleep and wakefulness. #6. Address stress factors in your life. Relationships, financial obligations, emotional issues, work/travel, etc. Note: to negate the effects of the caffeine from your morning coffee, take an L-Theanine capsule with your coffee. Good luck with your zzz's.
Thanks so much for all the tips, many of them I have definitely tried like maintaining my glucose levels and having a snack before bed but no luck. I started a new magnesium drink that contains LTheanine and have noticed I get a really deep sleep with it. I will have to look up the Vagus nerve thing, never heard of it but makes sense. I am a very sensitive person and get stressed/anxious easily so I think that will always be an issue. Thank you again for all the suggestions, I really appreciate it!
Here are some ways to improve vagal tone. Also taking Vitamin B-1, which helps the body produce acetylcholine, which stimulates the vagus nerve. themovementparadigm.com/how-to-improve-your-vagal-tone-9-ways-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve/
@@justinelouise5534 Also if you have a Leaky Gut, that would affect your sleep. Going a a diet to repair a leaky gut would also help. Having a compromised gut will affect the production of neurotransmitters, some of which are melatonin, serotonin and GABA. All of which affect sleep. What has helped my gut is avoiding gluten, supplementing with L-Glutamine and the most important supplement is taking Colostrum. I take Sovereign Laboratories brand. I noticed a change in mood and sleep within a few weeks. Good luck to you.
@@eddie195777 Thank you so much for all the helpful information. i think you are right about the leaky gut (several other commenters suggested the same) and yes I definitely have gut issues. Coincidentally I recently started taking a B Complex and have been taking glutamine daily for the last 6 years but will definitely look into some of your other suggestions. Since posting this video I have gone from taking 2 sleeping pills a night to now 1/2 a pill. Last night out of curiosity I tried taking half of a half and boom 3am I was awake so I obviously have more work to do. Thank you again for all your suggestions!!!
Don’t ever apologize for taking any sort of sleep aid. Like you I have suffered for years from insomnia where I wake up at 2 or 3 and can’t go back to sleep. My doctor gave me Ambien and I take it with no shame. It works. I don’t have the crazy side effects, and I take it no more than once a week and have no addiction issues. It gives me a nice, deep, dreamy sleep. You do what works for you. People who have never had chronic insomnia are in no position to judge.
Thank you for the kind words! Yes the sleep aid definitely worked for me but is not something I can take forever more so have decided to take it once in a while if I need a really good night's sleep. Yes nobody knows what a sleep disorder feels like until they experience it themselves. Good luck to you!
Thank you very much for getting right to the point!! I appreciate that soooo much! I have a 79 year old friend that I just sent this too... she has severe insomnia and is in desperate need of help. Your desire to help others shines through your entire video 💟
What I mainly liked about this video is how the author appreciates how big a struggle insomnia can be. I know how miserable it is to be awake in the night feeling that there's nowhere to go and nothing to do that helps. I may try Benadryl, but it's not recommended to take for more than two weeks. I believe the main thing is to identify the lifestyle issues that cause or worsen insomnia and try to correct them.
Thank you for your comment, yes it sure is awful waking up in the middle of the night. Unfortunately I am still struggling with it today. Yes taking sleeping pills are not meant to be long term solutions so not taking them anymore. I have gotten down to sleeping until around 5am lately which is a million times better than 3am so I will take it for now. Good luck with your journey!
I'm 62 and I've battled insomnia all my life, even after retirement. From my experience, please avoid benzodiazepines. Ambien is very dangerous. Stress is the biggest factor in insomnia, imho. Try to deal with the stress without intoxicants. Try to take naps on weekends. Naps are not a waste of time!
@@justinelouise5534 please look for insomnia coach ...i feel its all in our head and we get into viscious circle of worrying which makes things worse just stop giving any power to insomnia ...it will die and always remember your body know how to sleep as it knows how to eat it may not eat sometimes as of constipation or diarrhea but than constantly worrying of thst one episode makes that diarrhea lasts longer as its all in mind .stop focusing on trying to get more sleep let body move in its one of the core function and body will take care of it.
It’s important to not look at the clock when you wake up in the night. If it’s still dark out there’s no reason to look at the clock. It serves no purpose and is self defeating to identify the precise hour that you wake up in the night.
even one coffee in the morning can mess up your circadian rhythm if itbis impaired already. Best is to avoid all stimulants. Very nice informative video btw thank you!👍
Hey girl!! Just wanted to say that I’ve been suffering with pretty bad insomnia for the past month :( I understand your pain. So happy that you figured it out, hoping that I can work towards an insomnia free life too 😊
Oh no sorry to hear you are suffering, yes once I found something that worked for me it has stuck and I haven't had it since. Good luck with your journey!
hi im. having insomnia for 2mth and was on doctor meds.. i take it alternate days tried many but doesnt work 4 me.. any remedies? to cure this insomnia
Try wearing your sunglasses while watching TV or being on computer for 2.5 hoursbefore going to bed. It worked for me last night. I slept 7 straight hours last night!!! Hallelujah!!!!!
I can't believe this. I have the same exact problem. I wake up every morning at 3 am on the dot. No matter what. Once in a blue moon I will wake at 2 am. I also drink about 3 or 4 coffee's a day and a few green tea. Now I am feeling dizzy lately and don't feel secure going out. Glad I saw this. I am going to try you're remedy. I hope it works for me .
Oh no, I feel your pain! I went through this for several years and only when i started taking the Kirkland sleeping pill did it help. i started off taking 2 pills a night and now I take a half of a half but would eventually like to get down to zero. Good luck!!!
Hi Justine! Really thank you so much for this! I’m just 22 female and I’ve been literally having the exact same issues for weeks now. So I’m gonna get all of these and really hope it works for me! And I’ll you know if does! This video is a life saver and I hope it helps others too! Thanks again!
Hi, I want to add, in the interest of your good health, that Doxylamine succinate is an anti cholinergic which should be avoided for ongoing use as we age.
You saved me on the costco sleep aid. I had been sleeping poorly for over a month from a painful breakup. Had tried marijuana gummies, Mg, melatonin and zzzquil with moderate results but none would work on the second night. Last night i took 25mg Doxylamine succinate, the walgreens knock off version, 30 minutes befroe bed and another 25 before going to sleep. I did wake up at the 4 hour mark to pee but was able to fall back asleep. My tracker gave me a score of 80 including over an hour of deep sleep. I was extremely sleep deprived after weeks of nights where my app wouldn't give me a score because it never detected any sleep. 1 to 3 hours had been the norm. Thanks for the tip
I am so pleased to hear this worked for you, it is hit and miss with many people but thankfully works for me too. Since posting this video I decided not to take it anymore because i don't think it is a long term solution but unfortunately my insomnia is back but at least I know if I have had several nights of bad sleep I can take this and get a good night's sleep once in a while. Good luck with you journey!
I tried Doxylamine succinate 25mg and it worked like you said. Same ingredient at sleep aid but in Spain is called dormidina. It worked great. I still woke up but I was tired enough to go back to sleep thank goodness. Thank you so much !!
I am so glad you found something that works for you, that is usually half the battle. After taking it for several years I decided to ween myself off it because I don't think it is good to be used a permanent solution but unfortunately back to waking up in the night again though. I have gotten myself into a routine now of 5am which isn't great but definitely better than 3am. Thanks for sharing!
Omg you are describing me. Since i get up at 3 am-5 am I gave up fretting about it and had continual bad days as a result. Ornery and mean lol Then im ready for bed at 5 pm. Lol its just nuts!!! Thankyou I just purchased the Kirkland and Valarian Root. Love your channel. I subscribed and found you on IG too.💕💕💕💕💕💕
Yah I am so glad you found me and I sincerely hope the Valarian and Kirkland work for you. I have now gotten down to half a kirkland sleep tab at night and I sleep right through the night now. Good luck!!!
I have been battling insomnia for 25 years . I don't take sleeping pills because of one Medication's I am on. I am a burn Survivor that is the root of my Problem. So I agree with the Sleep-aid from over the counter. It has melatonin in it and a few other relaxing ingredients. I will drink a cup of chamomile tea with 2 tea bags 2 hour's before retiring because I don't want to be peeing all night. Also hot/milk really does help. However what always always works the best is I start counting my Blessings and I find that I fall asleep counting them.
Thanks! I have ignored so many videos on RUclips about insomnia and I feel blessed that I finally watched one that gave me awesome advice. I have had insomnia for so long that I don’t remember the last time I was able to sleep. I take a prescription sleeping pill as well as three capsules that are supposed to help me stay asleep and I sleep 3-4 hours every night. If I’m lucky I go to sleep at 8:30pm. Every single night I wake up at somewhere between midnight and 12:30am. I’m so excited that I opened your video! I recently bought several bottles of Oil of Valarian Root just to give it a try and I just received it today! It is 8:34pm and I am going to go open one of those bottles and put some on my wrists. I will let you know if it works! Thank you so much!😊
I also ordered the Kirkland’s Sleep Aid and I will be starting that tonight. You showed some other products that you use, but I wasn’t able to write them all down. Do you take just one of the Sleep Aid pills? Thank you again! Last night was a downer as I just slept 3 hours. I am hoping that will change when I start taking the Sleep Aid every night.
@@gailbrack940 When I first started taking the Kirkland pills I was taking TWO a night but slowly weened myself down to 1/4 of a tablet a night. Eventually I decided to stop taking them all together only because I have heard they are not good to take long term so now i only take one from time to time if I have had a few nights in a row of rough sleep and/or need to get a full night's sleep. Good luck!!!!
Hi, thanks for your caring helpful video. That little blue pill is the same thing as unisom which you can buy at Walmart, for $4 which is the opposite of Benadryl (which Benadryl doesn't work for me) after much research, I believe the whole waking from 1to3 is due to an over toxic liver. Our liver is not able to detox. We can try to do liver detox things to help clear this naturally.(lots of videos on this on RUclips) I have tried taking 1/2 of a unisom on occasion, and I actually used to take it 7 years ago when this insomnia of mine started. I took it for a couple years til it didn't work anymore. and now if I try to take it my head doesn't feel good the next day. Thank you again for sharing a temp help to help others. blessings to you!
Yes you are correct, I believe the ingredients in the Kirkland Sleep Aid are the same as Unisom....when I made the video I did not know that and thought it was similar to Benadryl. I have heard that before about the liver and seem to remember researching 3am wake ups and according to Chinese clock it said liver was the issue so might be something to that, thank you for sharing. Good luck with your journey to better sleep!
I have had insomnia for almost 20 years, previously had gotten by on 4 - 5 hours anyway. After years of struggling, I just accepted the waking up, and used the time to read, meditate, pray, watch videos, etc. then try to go back to sleep at 4 just for awhile. valerian does help, and golden milk too,.
I know exactly what you mean. My Dad has been like this his whole life and looks like i have inherited it too. Every day we exchange 'what time did you wake up today' and it is usually a similar time. I have now accepted it and just get up and get on with my day. Thankfully it is around 4am which is manageable. Good luck with your journey!
So glad it works for you, it does nothing for me not even 2 with sleep scripts. I guess everyone's brain reacts different we all just need to find our own fix. Hope you are still sleeping well
Oh no sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I had lots of luck using it but unfortunately is not something I can take forever so stopped taking it over a year ago and back to my insomnia unfortunately. I am now sleeping until 4:45am which isn't 'too bad'....better than 2:30-3am which is can be. I wish you luck with your journey!
I tried soooooo many things. Evrything ..I was losing it This was the last In a line if 1000 of videos . I also tried the sleep hygiene suggested, every kind . Benadryl melatonin valerian ( which really helps w daytime anxiety I've been taking it for yrs ) Cant drink chamomile ,allergic Anyway bottomline, Keeping electronics out of bedroom Adjusting diet helped a bit BUT Last week I saw this video I was so down and exhausted I asked my brother to go pick up Costco sleep kit He was unsuccessful in procuring it . I looked up ingredients Had him go get unisom ( same antihistamine in Kirkland ) and the same type of magnesium in the Kirkland ( I too did the bolt upright night time thing. So agonizing!) I've slept 3 nights now in a row !! THANK YOU!! Thank you !! Im going to get the wrist lavender thing too :) . I dont drink caffeine , adverse effects.. I think we may have high histamine constitutions. Hence the anti-histamines working well Sidenote : kirkland is not truly " sleeping pill" its just antihistamine w mag . * another sidenote: kombuccha is caffeinated as well, many ppl dont realize.
Please don't mix religion with health, which is above all- languages cast creed, countries. A Tamil poet 2000 years before told us -test disease, its causes, remedies i e sure to cure. Please note he had not mentioned any God, though he had written 1330 couplets about life.
Hi Justine. Just wanted to thank you for your video. I had been suffering over a month with waking up way too early. I believe this insomnia is due to my diagnosed depression. I was getting only 4-5 hours of sleep each night and suffering for it. I was getting desperate to find help. I found doxylamine succinate 25 mg tabs at Walmart. This is the same ingredient contained in the Kirkland Sleep Aid. I took it last night with my regular night time antidepressant and I woke this morning after a solid 7 hours sleep! Thats the best I have slept in many weeks! I never got that result after taking diphenhydramine. I think I had grown tolerant to that medicine. I will take the doxylamine nightly for awhile. Then I will try to take a lower dose to see if I can wean myself off of it, as you said you are doing.
I am so glad you found them helpful! When I first started I was taking 2 tablets a night and weaned myself down to 1/4 of 1 tablet. I then decided at Christmas to go off them completely (have been taking them nightly for several years!) but unfortunately I am back to the early wake-ups again. i am trying lots of different combos of supplements but still have not found anything as effective as the Costco sleep aids, they are really good and work for me but just don't think they are something that can be taken indefinitely unfortunately. I am so glad you got a good night's sleep!
@@justinelouise5534 I'm Stefania, suffering insomnia for 3 years after psychotic episode, i sleep just 2/3 hours per nights ,i am tired of being tired ,how can i find these tablets Kirkland? i am from ROMANIA.
@@stefaniadecuseara2831 Oh no sorry to hear you are struggling, I have been too (woke up last night at 2:30am). I only take these pills once in a while because not sure if they are ok to take long term but when I do take them they definitely work. They are the Kirkland brand which is the house brand at Costco, not sure if there is a Costco in your country? They don't sell them in Canada so I order mine from resellers on ebay. Good luck!
@@justinelouise5534 Hi Justine. I just wanted to give you an update on my sleeping and mental health. I no longer need to take the Sleep Aid every night. I now only take it occasionally. And usually I cut the pills in half. I am continuing to take a low-dose of melatonin along with my prescribed antidepressant. The antidepressant is mirtazapine 15 mg. I sleep approximately eight hours every night. I only occasionally awaken during the night. That is usually to go to the bathroom. But I always go back to bed and continue to sleep until the morning. I no longer have the problem of early awakening between 3 and 5 AM. I know that you can appreciate how great I feel because of this added sleep. Only someone who has suffered from insomnia, as you have, would really understand. You may wonder what I attribute my success to. First of all, I used a sleep hygiene application on my iPad that is recommended by the Veterans Administration. This application monitored my sleep patterns using data entered by me on a daily basis. I found the application on the Apple store. It is available to anyone and gave me feedback on behavioral modification to promote good sleep habits. I no longer use this application because my sleeping has improved tremendously. Most of all, I attribute my improved sleep to two other behavioral changes in my life. First, I have been abstinent from all alcohol in the past three months. Secondly. I have been attending Alcoholics Anonymous on a regular basis. Thirdly, I have been spending an average of 12 hours every week at a food bank helping distribute food to the hungry and poor in my area. I’m guessing that my insomnia was caused by both the alcohol abuse and a spiritual malady. I really feel that the solution to my insomnia was not pharmaceutical but spiritual.
@@stefaniadecuseara2831 Hello Stefania, the Kirkland tablets are a simple antihistamine that you get in almost any country, the antihistamine is called "Doxylamine Succinate". Just go to your pharmacy and ask them. The Kirland tablets are 25mg, in Europe (where I also live) they generally sell them as 50mg tablets. Good luck
i’m 15 and have been suffering with chronic insomnia for the past year. recently i’ve been getting 3/4 hours of sleep everynight, it’s either i wake up at 3 or 5 and can’t get back to sleep at all, sometimes at 8am i’ll have a little 1/2 hour nap. i’m frustrated and exhausted.
Oh no, so sorry to hear you are having a sleeping problem and at such a young age too. Hopefully it is something you will grow out of, good luck to you!!!
I had this same problem when I started working, the high physical stress made my body produce a lot of cortisol which would interfere with sleep. I'd recommend vitamin c and ashwaganda but what caused the problem was that I wasn't eating enough calories.
Yes mine is definitely a high cortisol thing too, when I would wake up I could feel it was an adrenaline rush and why it was impossible to get back to sleep again. I have been taking both vit C and ashwaganda for some time now and thankfully with my 1/2 a sleep aid I have been sleeping through the night. I hope you are able to solve your sleeping problems too!
Hey, what made you suspect that a calorie deficit was causing your insomnia? I get insomnia if I eat too much (it makes me super hot, so I toss and turn all night)
@@ChrisBrown-pz2gu the heat is the body trying to wipe out the excess carbs. The body has its own consciousness - and it is always trying to restore homeostasis. You body knows what it needs.
Great video, I was having the same issue. For 3 years. Turns out I was donating blood too often and my iron/ferritin evels were to low even though normal whole blood count. Tried every sleep method that's all over the net, even xanax nothing worked. But this sounds great I looked up the ingredient it releases slower from the body which is why it sounds like it would keep you asleep. Great video 👍🏽
Interesting about the low iron, I am not sure if I am low iron but you might be onto something. I hope this product gives you some relief, insomnia is not fun! thanks for watching!
I truly enjoyed your informative video. I suffer from the same for many many years and I’ve tried everything that you mentioned, but I will definitely be trying the ones that have helped you through your insomnia.
OMG, I have this problem and took Trazodone. It started when I turned 50. You have such good maintenance! I can't afford fillers but will check the rest of your channel out. Plus your hands need their own separate channel. I need advice!!!
Aww thanks so much for the kind words. I have actually never had fillers before, botox and ultherapy to lift my eye. I think the secret to anti- aging on hands is to always rub whatever left over skin cream you have on your fingers after you have put it on your face into your hands. Thanks for watching!
They made a new/different formula according to reviews I read. As many ppl that liked it, didnt like it. So just thought Id mention that. Many said the old formula was much better. Almost Half didnt like the new formula at all.
Yes I did notice a difference too when they changed the formula (even though the ingredients are the same on the bottle but something is definitely different). It still works but just wasn't as effective as before...in my opinion. To be honest I don't take it anymore anyway, it works great but I don't think it is a long term solution. Thanks for watching!
I discovered you & this video @ 3 am when I awakened from my sleep, once again. I brought my pillow into my living room & turned on the tv to RUclips hoping to find something that would lull me back to sleep on the sofa which sometimes happens. Your video gave me the hope that maybe I can get rid of my insomnia & disruptive sleep that I have suffered from for many years. I am in the process of getting the Kirkland Sleep Aid & the Webber Supper Sleep. Have you ever just tried the Supper Sleep by itself without the Kirland Sleep Aid? Thank you for sharing your experience.
Oh no, sorry to hear that, waking up in the wee hours is rough! I had great success with the Kirkland Sleep Aid but have made the decision not to take it anymore. I just don't think taking a nightly sleeping pill forever more is sustainable but sadly I am back to waking up in the night but lately has been around 5am which isn't ideal but better than 3am. Yes I have taken Super sleep on it's own but for me it only helps me fall asleep, not stay asleep which is my biggest problem. Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you!
I just broke the seal on some 'Extra Strength' melatonin and thought it was the 'dosage' was amp'd but noticed that they also have added lemon balm... and report that they really worked as compared to the 'straight' melatonin I was taking. I woke up groggy and decided to take another - and yup! - I zonked right back out for another 5 hours! Hope night #2 is the same. Yay!! 😊
Doxylamine Succinate 25mg is available OTC at Kroger and I break them in 1/2 when I'm desparate for sleep. The problem is that with regular use, after a long period of time, my body gets used to them and they don't work anymore. But they are a good option.
I find that helpful too, when I first starting taking them I took 2 a night and then weened myself down to 1/4 of a tablet but then decided taking sleep aids every night was not sustainable so now only take them when I am desperate for sleep or have to get a good night sleep. I am glad you found something that works for you too
Hands down the best help for me has been Alprazolam in small doses. Only problem with it is it can become habit forming if you’re not disciplined with how much and how often you take it.
Good video. Had same issue. Sleep study found sleep apnea issue. Sleep doctor explained apnea can cause build up of cortisol, leading to waking issues during the night. Just one possible cause of course.
Thank you, I am sure you are right! It is definitely a cortisol problem because it feels like an adrenaline rush when I wake up and not the normal groggy way most people wake. I really should go to one of those sleep clinics, a few have opened up where I live so should really look into it. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve been taking the Kirkland sleep aid for years. Unfortunately I still wake up every hour! I’ve had this type of insomnia from I was a child (childhood trauma). My GP has never and won’t address the subject, hence I can’t get help. I know it is causing health issues but don’t what else to do! I live in Scotland so there are no sleep clinics. I’m at the end of my tether as it’s been going on for 60+ years! Kirkland sleep aid is Doxylamine Succinate 25mg which IS an antihistamine!
Oh no sorry to hear about all your sleep troubles, I hear you! My Dad has also suffered most of his life too and at this stage has just accepted it because he doesn't want to be taking any pills now. He is now retired and says if he wakes up at 2am he just gets up and then tries to have a nap during the day but it is really awful and I know he struggles with it. I am the same and because I am no longer taking the sleep aid I am back to waking up in the night again too. As well as the sleep aid worked I just didn't think it was something I could take for the rest of time so stopped taking it in Dec 2021. I hope you find some relief!
Hello! I am so thankful I stumbled upon your video. Watching you describe your journey was like looking in a mirror. I have struggled with this type of insomnia for years. I remember one therapist who had a PhD said she thought I had ... wait for it, "Early morning awakening syndrome." Duh, I could have told you that! Thank you so much for your suggestions, I will try anything, including the Kirkland pill you recommended. P.S. Your Lady Di blue sapphire ring is gorgeous! ❤
Oh no, i feel your pain! I am so glad you are going to try some of my suggestions and I hope they work for you. Yes the ring is gorgeous and that is exactly what it reminded me of too when I first saw it. Mine isn't sapphire though, it is tanzanite and unfortunately a much softer stone so gets scratched very easily. I don't wear it as often anymore for that reason but is definitely one of my most treasured pieces of jewellery ❤️
Same here I wake up a lot many times a night not just three am - sleep apnea and adrenaline and cortisol because you body may be balancing sugar with cortisol along side insulin. So watch what you eat. Too much fasting is not good as it kicks in adrenaline
Thank you for sharing such a kind of story. It’s really frustrating and we know what you are talking about. One last thing if I may add is to do general blood 🩸 test to check the amount of vitamins and minerals in the body, some of these if not in the normal range will interfere with sleep quality and the mood..
Thank you so much for the suggestion, I recently had blood work done and only things that were out of range (high) was vitamin B which was weird and of course Cholesterol. Thanks for watching!
My wife and I have a similar problem but not as bad and we have also tried a lot of things. Your recommendation reminded me that a few years back I had allergies and spend a year taking medication for them. The meds helped me sleep longer but not better. After I went off the meds I thought my body would be trained to sleep longer but my sleep time decreased after I stopped the meds. I understand that it's better to sleep than not to and I my try an allergy pill at some point but I'm going to keep looking for a more definite cure.
Yes definitely not an ideal solution but so far it has been the only things that works for me. Thankfully i started at 2 pills a night and am now down to 1/4 of a pill a night so I am getting there. There are many good comments here with some great suggestions. I wish you luck with your journey!
@@justinelouise5534 try cbt its gold for insomnia...i highly recommend...just stop trying to sleep ....sleep cant be control go sleep when you super sleepy ...on yt there is insomnia coach he has cured me
I've recently discovered that the Liver is most active between 1am and 3am, and through various actions it takes with detoxing the body, it can cause us to wake around that time if it is unhealthy. (I have insomnia around 3am as well).
I went to Coscto website in U.S. and many complained they changed the formula for this about three years ago and they no longer work as effectively -- any updates on this Kirkland brand. Plus, how does one get it in Canada? The link at the bottom does not work.
Yes I did notice that they changed the product, the ingredients listed are the same but noticed the bottle was different. I am assuming the quantities of the ingredients changed but it didn't say on the packaging so don't know for sure. At the time I was taking it regularly and did notice it wasn't as good as the original but still worked for me. When I was buying them I either bought them from US Costco stores when I made trips to the US or ordered them off Ebay from third party sellers because the Canadian Costco did not sell them.
I got Tinnitus for lack of sleep. I would give everything to go back in time and warn myself about it. TAKE ANYTHING, ANYTHING you need to sleep. Not sure if my condition will be forever. Track your sleep. I bought the Amazon fit for it.
I'm insomniac but I'm doing Dr.Allen Mandell insomnia tongue and breathing technique plus finger points and its helping me. I dont like to depend on sleeping pills anymore
I am so glad you found something that works for you, it's a good idea not to take sleeping pills for a long period of time. I am still struggling and trying more natural methods now too. Thanks for sharing!
Hi there! I am so glad you are now sleeping again! One sentence you said make me think, it was about waking up and thinking about a task to do in the morning. This could be a mind that can never rest, and with hypnosis you could regress to the cause, reframe it and enjoy sleep. Another thing that really helps to quiet a chatty mind is to listen to someone else talking. It could be a hypnotic recording set to relax, or a meditation, or the sound of the ocean. A background noise covers up internal noise and always works if I wake up and start thinking! And you are correct, all caffeine interferes with the Arcadian cycle. Have a great day and thanks for your video!
Thank you so much for the suggestions. I have decided to not take the Kirkland sleep aid so now back to waking up at 3-5am again, sigh. Yes I definitely have a chatty mind, this morning when I burst awake I was reciting song lyrics of a song I heard before bed the night before which then became an ear worm so I think you are definitely onto something with that. Unfortunately my husband is a very light sleeper so not possible to put on background noise so will have to come up with something else, thank you for the suggestion though!
@@justinelouise5534 you are welcome! At this point I would suggest tiny headphones when you play something, so he won't hear it. Or you could see a therapist to see what exactly is waking you up. I had a few clients who were subconsciously set to be 'always alert in case something happens' as they were carrying the weight of the world. Or maybe you are going to become the next song writer performing at X-factor?
@@Createwithfranzsidney I think you are definitely onto something with the 'busy mind'. My Dad suffers with the same issue as me and does take on a lot more than he should. Oddly enough my parents went to Hawaii in Feb for 5 weeks and he didn't once wake up in the night but the day they got back he was up at 3am again. Always lots to do and guess it keeps us awake? Yes I should definitely see a sleep therapist or something because this has been going on for years 🤦♀
@@justinelouise5534 from what I hear, CBT is very good for it. A doctor who has worked with insomnia for 30+ years says in this video (ruclips.net/video/nU6FXWwLS-w/видео.html) that when insomnia lasts for months on end, normal methods and routines don't work, but CBT works as well as medication (however, he specifies that when one stops medication, he is back to stage one and can't sleep, but after 6 sessions of CBT, when he stops, he still sleeps well! So I think it's worth trying that. I am a hypnotherapist and I totally believe that our busy mind holds the reason why we can't sleep well. I love the definition of insomnia the doctor gave. It's not a one off event, it must be every day for more than 3 months. And interestingly, he added that if we don't sleep much but wake up refreshed, it's not insomnia. It's when one feels groggy and tired that he calls is insomnia. Very eye opening for me! Hope you don't mind this long post...many of my loved ones have the issues. Good luck!
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Wow this is great information. I see you're not posting anymore but had to say thank you!!! I've suffered from insomnia for the past 20 years. For the past 2 years it's been worse and I wake up every night without fail between 4 & 5am. Seemed every time we were locked down (I'm in Canada) it got worse. I take 1/4 to 1/2 of a 5mg sleeping pill to fall asleep but never stay asleep. Some nights it just doesn't work. I'm going to try your suggestions. I'm an avid tea drinker but I use 2 tea bags for one cup Yikes. Going to cut that out tomorrow morning. THANK YOU!!!
Oh no sorry to hear about your insomnia troubles, it is no fun! I have had it for about 10 years now and unfortunately still struggling with it. When I made this video I had started taking Kirkland Sleep Aid and having lots of success and managed to get down to taking 1/4 pill a night but that isn't really something I wanted to do for the rest of my life plus they aren't available in Canada so had to find them in the US. At Christmas I decided to stop taking them all together and got the dreaded 3-5am wakeups again and still having it BUT i have noticed when I take a supplement called GABA (get it from the health food store) I am sleeping much longer, sometimes a whopping 5:30am haha which in comparison to 3:30 is a miracle. I wish I could say I had this beat but I don't, I still struggle but have found ways to make it a bit better. Good luck to you!!!
Hi, I like strong tea, but now to make it taste stronger without so much caffeine, I add a Tetley’s decaf tea bag to one regular bag. Most decaf tea has no flavour but the Tetley’s does. I hope this does not mean it is not so decaf. Others in my family just drink the decaf Tetley’s, because as I said, it tastes pretty good. I may experiment tomorrow to see if I can do double decaf and still get a pretty reasonably strong cup of tea. I also went half decaf with coffee and worked my way down to decaf. I like Folger’s decaf and McCafe decaf.
I suffer from insomnia.. a very low dose of melatonin works for me. The Kirkland sleep aid contains an antihistamine, the type of which I think is linked to dementia if used continually.
I am so glad you found success with melatonin! Yes I have heard the same thing about the Sleep Aid and is why I don't use them regularly anymore, just once in a while. Thanks for letting me know!
I would just like to mention with regards of drinking coffee, i love, love my coffee and drink around four espresso per day, but i also make sure that i have it with sugar and cream after meals.I never have a cortisol spike this way.
Ty Louise for sharing your experience I’ve had no luck the past 3 weeks falling asleep, I do drink espresso on the daily so I’m going to stop drinking that for a week to see if I have better results and I’m definitely looking forward on trying these Kirkland pills
Omg I can relate so much! It is horrible to not be able to fall asleep. And just like you, I have to take a whole Xanax and people say that’s crazy. Most people take a half and they pass out.
I’ve been an insomniac for thirty years always waking at 3:00 am. I’ve been told I am what is called a terminal insomniac. This means I can sleep for one sleep cycle and then my body wakens. Most people have more than one per night. I’m going o try the Kirkland pill. I haven’t had caffeine in years.
Thank you for the info. I struggle with insomnia. I got an Apple Watch that monitors sleep. It showed that my sleep patterns were the opposite of what they should be. My research said that meant I was not waiting until I was actually tired to go to sleep but was following a schedule to go to sleep. That really helped. I do take sleep meds but sometimes they don’t work or I wake up. I now have a kindle show beside me. If I can’t go back to sleep I watch the show MONK. It is really funny so I am not stressing out with scary shows. A lot of times that enables me to get back to sleep
It’s Diphenhydramine HCL. Benadryl. And unfortunately it’s associated with increased risk of dementia long term, so it’s not something you want to take ongoing. It’s basically a sedative.
I suffer from insomnia the last 20 years. I go to sleep around midnight and I am wide awake at 3.00am. I think it is because of high cortisol levels because I have a lot of stress but the blood tests in the morning showed only a bit above the normal. my cortisol levels should be measured at night and not during the day, but the docs don't understand it. Another doctor I went to, prescribed me anti depressants but I didn't take them because I saw they had many side effects. Of course I have tried all the natural ones, melatonin, 5-htp, valerian root etc. Don't work for me. I have also tried sleeping pills, benzodiapamine. It helps me fall asleep but not stay asleep. I will try the one you said. I am in Europe but I will try to find what other supplement has this substance.
Sorry to hear about your sleeping problems, I am quite certain mine is to do with high cortisol levels too but just don't know how to fix it....I have tried all the tips you see online but no luck. I don't take the sleeping pills every night anymore, I don't think they are a long term solution but know that if I need a good night's sleep they are an option and know they will work. As I am writing this I have been up since 2:30am 🤦♀Good luck!
I've taken the Kirkland sleep aid & works well...I also make a lavender, Lemon balm, Ashawanda tea + add a tea bag of Sleepy Time Extr(there are capsule options too at a health store/amazon) all within the 2 hours before My bedTIME👍👍 A Walk at sunset gets me ready to wind down, too!
Thank you for sharing your information. I have heard that Benadryl has been linked to dementia. But if you can’t sleep that’s a real problem. When I take “Kirkland sleeping pills” it only works 3 days then I have to give 3 days off to make it work again. Thanks for tip Valerian root, & other Costco sleeping products. Blessings
Have been reading through comments and seen many waking up at 3 am. That time is good for praying. God will be waking you up so you can talk to Him and listen from Him. Try this out.
Dude stop the cap. Can’t God choose an other moment of the day and let me sleep for his sake. Just talk to me anywhere not between 10pm and 8 am jeesus
When I commented before, I was planning on trying Root of Valerian on my wrist every night. Well, I went farther than that! I bought an essential oil diffuser and I planned to use it every night. Well the first morning I had it (it was delivered about 6.30 in the morning)) I just laid down in bed because, as usual, I was exhausted because I only slept about four hours or less each night and many nights getting no sleep at all. I had put a few drops of the oil into the diffuser but I didn’t plug it in and it was just sitting on my nightstand and I went to sleep for three hours! Boy, was I a believer! The next two nights I plugged the diffuser in and looked forward to sleeping for a full night hopefully! However; even though I had taken my sleeping pill as I do every night, I did not go to sleep until four o’clock in the morning for two nights in a row. I was frantic because I do count on my sleeping pill for some sleep most nights, I was not affected by the sleeping pill for two nights and only slept about one hour those two nights. As a result of this, I gave the oil and the diffuser away the third day. After a few more nights my sleeping pill started to work last night and I slept 3 hours. I will have to deal with nights with little or no sleep, but I can’t deal with the diffuser making my sleep patterns worse. I’m so very happy that the oil and the sleep aid works for you!
I’m in the process of trying to quit Benadryl and all I can say is that it’s horrible haha. I was reliant on this for sleeping as well, but I got tired of relying on chemicals for sleep, it’s not really healthy long-term. Be careful people!
I have the exact problem. I’m 80 and the Dr doesn’t like Benadryl for elderly as it increases memory problems. It’s also not good for men with Benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Yes I definitely don't think it is meant for long term and is why I am no longer taking it, it just isn't a sustainable long term solution unfortunately. I am still trying to figure this out, good luck with your journey too!
So Kirklands Costco brand Sleep Aid an hour before bedtime & Valerian Root 30 mins before bedtime. Cut back on caffeine, which is a stimulant. Use relaxing sage or lavender spray on pillows if that helps you to relax.
Kirkland Allergy Medicine is the generic form of Benedryl. My best guess is that it is less expensive per pill than the Kirkland product expressly for sleep. Worth a price comparison.
I think you are right with that because it started in my early 40's, that and low blood sugar but yes it is next to impossible to convince a Doctor of that. Thanks for watching xoxo
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I watched and responded to this video about a year ago but I kept it in the back of my mind. I'll tell you more about that later. In your video you focus on the physical causes of waking but not the psychological causes. In my own experience waking, like you describe it, is a small panic attack caused by a memory. The problem is, we often forget what the memory was once we wake so its hard to associate them afterwards. To do so, you really have to focus on your first thought the moment you wake. I actually did a video on this but didn't like how it turned out so I didn't upload it. I documented how I realized the connection between waking and the death of our baby goat. I never got to deal with the emotions when it happened so my mind would try and deal with it at 3am. Waking up in the middle of the night like this can be the result of a childhood trauma called, " Emotional Delay." This happens when we learn to put our emotions, from a specific event, on the back burner and don't deal with them when they happen. Have you ever felt sad, angry or just off for no reason? That is another sign of Emotional Delay. These emotions linger when we don't deal with them in the moment. We sometimes forget about the event and are only left with the emotion or feeling. So how do we deal with this to improve sleep? First we need to learn to acknowledge our feelings when they arise. Another, thing we can do is write all our thoughts down before going to bed. If it doesn't work, focus on the first thought that wakes you and write about it the next day. When I realized our goat's death was what was waking me, I confronted my feelings by putting his picture by my bed and talking about the circumstances of his death with my wife. Sharing your feelings with a person you trust really helps. So, why did I keep your video in the back of my mind? Deep inside I felt you left the psychological causes of waking at night out. The problem is I suffer from Emotional Delay and didn't deal with it till now. 😂 All the best an sweet dreams. 🤗
Thank you for sharing this , I found this as I have been awke since 3 am , so frustrating. I have been like this all my life ,so at 56 I am so over it 😒. Been beating myself up about taking antihistamines to sleep and not taking them , hence why I am awake. Going to start again, like you I had the ok to do this from my Dr but decided I should not take them any more stupid idea . Reading all the comments I know I am not alone with all this xx
I was quite shocked to hear how many people wrote to say they suffer from the same thing too. i know my Dad has suffered with it most of his life too. I recently started drinking a magnesium drink and find it really gives me a deep sleep and am now only taking 1/4 of a sleep tab so I am pretty happy about that. Good luck with your sleep journey!
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I can't fall asleep because of the itchiness in my body ! Besides I kept going to pee, even i felt asleep and would wake I and half hours and having the urge to go to pee ! I got severe insomnia ! Sometimes don't sleep for days ! Anyway I would try the product! Thank you so Much!
I'm 36 years old and single African American male. I Always wake up at 4am everyday. I feel helpless and hopeless. I feel like dying. I don't want to live anymore.
Thank you a lot for this video, I've been having this problem for years now and the reason I bumped into your video was because I woke up at like 4 AM... and I'm just frustrated that I can't sleep like a normal. Person, I will definitely try these products. Just one thing I'm wondering, do the effects of these products still go on during the day? I mean do you still feel sleepy during the day because of the effects of these products? Or they go away when you wake up? Thanks beforehand!
I know insomnia is just terrible and can ruin your whole day when you don't get enough sleep. For me personally I am not groggy or tired if I take a sleeping pill but I do know it does affect some people, everyone is different so you just need to try it yourself. Best of luck to you!!!
I've been dealing with the exact same type of insomnia for the past couple of years. I think it's peri menopause related. Not sure though. Like you I tried every single thing that's ever been recommended, I've watched hundreds of sleep advice videos. My doctor even recommended a book that didn't work. All my doctors sleep prescriptions don't work, but if they do they give a hangover effect. The only thing that I have ever found that helps me sleep in the night and stay asleep is Benadryl. But then you said that the pill you found has the same ingredient as Benadryl, so I was a little disappointed that your find was pill related and what I already take. I find the benadryl gives me constipation. Wish I could get to the root cause of this. and yes, one of the most frustrating things is people who do not have this type of insomnia and start throwing advice at you thinking they could figure it out in five seconds and have all the answers. I just want to smack them! it's 7 AM right now and I've been awake since 3 AM😵💫
Oh no, I hear you! This video was posted quite a while ago but unfortunately I still have insomnia. Even though that sleep aid works for me I don't think it is something I should take forever more so stopped taking it and only take it once in a while if I have gone for a long stretch with really bad sleep. I do think you might be right with the peri menopause relation but not certain. I have now just accepted this is the way that I am and just deal with it. I wish you luck too!
@@justinelouise5534 Thank you, I hope you find the answers. I will continue trying anything and everything. Just found out if you keep your feet warm at night it regulates body temperature so I slept with socks on last night and it actually helped a little. Tonight I'm going to put my electric heating pad down by my feet and see what happens. (It turns itself off after 30 min) 😁
@@elsatorres7138 I mentioned several things in the video so not sure which one you are referring to but the one I had the most luck with is the Kirkland Sleep Aid. Although I have not been taking it anymore, just reading and hearing that taking this type of pill every day is not good so isn't meant for long term so I am on the lookout for something else because I am still waking up in the night. sigh.
Back in 2009 while dealing with a thyroid issue, I started having panic attacks - the first one started around not being able to stay asleep. Doctors put me on Ambien which kept me asleep but I didn't wake up refreshed and I knew the potential for addiction with this medication. After my thyroid issue was resolved, we tackled getting off the Ambien. That was where I first learned about 5-HTP which is a chemical made in the body from tryptophan. I started taking 400 milligrams a night and that was the ticket to my confidence and getting off Ambien. They said to give it 6 to 12 weeks to be fully effective, but I noticed the effects within a few days. I know you are using an antihistamine and it really works well for you. I'm glad you found something because sleep is fundamental to so many systems in our body. But over the long haul, research is concerned about how it's affecting our brains. So maybe you can give 5-HTP a shot to see if you get the results you are looking for. Just remember that worrying about sleep will interrupt sleep. But you don't have to worry now that you have a backup with the benadryl. Best wishes!
Thank you so much for sharing and for the suggestion, I have actually taken HTP 5 for many many years and currently taking it now and agree it is fantastic! I have weened myself off the sleep aid tablets but still waking up in the night but have now gotten myself into a routine of around 5am which is definitely better than 3am so am content with that. Thank you again!
I can’t do Benadryl or Melatonin because both give me hangover headaches and dizziness. Been on Ambien for 15 years. I want to check on the 5-HTP but make sure it doesn’t interfere with thyroid med. Meds also cause insomnia. I’m on 2 of them.
@@bjamngirl I am hypothyroid and take thyroid medication. I have neither read about contraindications between 5HTP nor have I experienced any issues. In fact, my PA was the first one to suggest 5HTP. Give it a try!
I have trouble sleeping and staying asleep. I wake up at 2 am and cant sleep till 5 am. I believe it is the high sugar keeping me awake or the afternoon cat nap. magnesium glycinate helps me sleeps for a few hours and then i am jolted widw awake.
Yep that sounds just like me, jolted awake is a perfect description and I find it impossible to fall back to sleep so always just get up. I have no problem falling asleep at all (thank goodness!) so don't need anything to help me with that
Thank you so much you have described how I am and feel everyday with small amount of sleep so excited to try what you have recommended as it has no Benzodiazepine so dangerous!!! Very uplifting news thank you so much Cheers from Australia 👌🇦🇺
Since you’re taking an antihistamine to help sleep,Have you considered that you might be histamine intolerant? Just wondering because I have experimented following a low histamine diet , you can do the research . Just a thought
At first it did but then I soon adjusted to it. I am no longer taking it nightly as I don't think it is a long term solution so only take it when I need a good night's sleep.
This is what I'm wondering. I'm on bcp so not sure if I can take extra progesterone, my bcp has a small amount in it. I noticed the insomnia started when all of my perimenopause symptoms started. I am 53 and have not yet gone through menopause. I seem to be having a tough time trying to get through it. my mother had zero symptoms going through menopause so she has zero advice. She also falls asleep at the drop of a needle and can sleep long hours through the night so once again, zero advice from her. So I keep searching for help with this.
Hi there I am so glad I fond your video I.I have same problem my head get heavy have head pain gro no sleep I will try get that tables.. I stressy out from no sleep my skin look bad ..Thank u sweet face.love u .for information.
I've had the same issues. What helped me was #1. Eating a diet to maintain my glucose levels throughout the night. Waking up at 3am and being wide awake is an adrenaline surge and caused by a drop in your blood sugar level. If you happen to wake up at 3 am and you’re wide awake, eat a small snack that includes a carb, fat and protein. #2. Taking melatonin, CBD, magnesium glycinate and L-Theanine 30 minutes before bedtime. #3. Stop saying or telling yourself that you wake up at 3 to 5 am every day. When you say that, even mentally, guess what? You will always wake up at that time. #4 Get fresh air, sunshine and exercise daily as well. #5. Vagus nerve stimulation. That controls the whole enchilada. It regulates your Parasympathetic Nervous Systems and affects sleep and wakefulness. #6. Address stress factors in your life. Relationships, financial obligations, emotional issues, work/travel, etc. Note: to negate the effects of the caffeine from your morning coffee, take an L-Theanine capsule with your coffee. Good luck with your zzz's.
Thanks so much for all the tips, many of them I have definitely tried like maintaining my glucose levels and having a snack before bed but no luck. I started a new magnesium drink that contains LTheanine and have noticed I get a really deep sleep with it. I will have to look up the Vagus nerve thing, never heard of it but makes sense. I am a very sensitive person and get stressed/anxious easily so I think that will always be an issue. Thank you again for all the suggestions, I really appreciate it!
Here are some ways to improve vagal tone. Also taking Vitamin B-1, which helps the body produce acetylcholine, which stimulates the vagus nerve. themovementparadigm.com/how-to-improve-your-vagal-tone-9-ways-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve/
@@justinelouise5534 Also if you have a Leaky Gut, that would affect your sleep. Going a a diet to repair a leaky gut would also help. Having a compromised gut will affect the production of neurotransmitters, some of which are melatonin, serotonin and GABA. All of which affect sleep. What has helped my gut is avoiding gluten, supplementing with L-Glutamine and the most important supplement is taking Colostrum. I take Sovereign Laboratories brand. I noticed a change in mood and sleep within a few weeks. Good luck to you.
@@eddie195777 Thank you so much for all the helpful information. i think you are right about the leaky gut (several other commenters suggested the same) and yes I definitely have gut issues. Coincidentally I recently started taking a B Complex and have been taking glutamine daily for the last 6 years but will definitely look into some of your other suggestions. Since posting this video I have gone from taking 2 sleeping pills a night to now 1/2 a pill. Last night out of curiosity I tried taking half of a half and boom 3am I was awake so I obviously have more work to do. Thank you again for all your suggestions!!!
@@justinelouise5534 You're welcome and thanks for sharing your story.
Don’t ever apologize for taking any sort of sleep aid. Like you I have suffered for years from insomnia where I wake up at 2 or 3 and can’t go back to sleep. My doctor gave me Ambien and I take it with no shame. It works. I don’t have the crazy side effects, and I take it no more than once a week and have no addiction issues. It gives me a nice, deep, dreamy sleep. You do what works for you. People who have never had chronic insomnia are in no position to judge.
Thank you for the kind words! Yes the sleep aid definitely worked for me but is not something I can take forever more so have decided to take it once in a while if I need a really good night's sleep. Yes nobody knows what a sleep disorder feels like until they experience it themselves. Good luck to you!
Going through reading the comments, I think you’re such a lovely person. A genuine human being. Following from NZ 🇳🇿
Wow, what a lovely thing to say, thank you so much ❤️
Hi from NZ
Thank you very much for getting right to the point!! I appreciate that soooo much! I have a 79 year old friend that I just sent this too... she has severe insomnia and is in desperate need of help. Your desire to help others shines through your entire video 💟
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it and wish your friend the best of luck with their journey!
What I mainly liked about this video is how the author appreciates how big a struggle insomnia can be. I know how miserable it is to be awake in the night feeling that there's nowhere to go and nothing to do that helps. I may try Benadryl, but it's not recommended to take for more than two weeks. I believe the main thing is to identify the lifestyle issues that cause or worsen insomnia and try to correct them.
Thank you for your comment, yes it sure is awful waking up in the middle of the night. Unfortunately I am still struggling with it today. Yes taking sleeping pills are not meant to be long term solutions so not taking them anymore. I have gotten down to sleeping until around 5am lately which is a million times better than 3am so I will take it for now. Good luck with your journey!
Unisom is good to but not for lone term.Especially if you are a senior,
I'm 62 and I've battled insomnia all my life, even after retirement.
From my experience, please avoid benzodiazepines. Ambien is very dangerous.
Stress is the biggest factor in insomnia, imho. Try to deal with the stress without intoxicants. Try to take naps on weekends. Naps are not a waste of time!
Thanks, my Dad too struggles and he is 76. Naps sound good to me! Thanks for watching
I'm going through menopause, insomnia is one of big I have, I talk zolpidem to help me sleep.
@@justinelouise5534 please look for insomnia coach ...i feel its all in our head and we get into viscious circle of worrying which makes things worse just stop giving any power to insomnia ...it will die and always remember your body know how to sleep as it knows how to eat it may not eat sometimes as of constipation or diarrhea but than constantly worrying of thst one episode makes that diarrhea lasts longer as its all in mind .stop focusing on trying to get more sleep let body move in its one of the core function and body will take care of it.
@@sharonsettle9079 mine started in perimenopause and never improved.
I ahad a psychotic episode and since then I've lost sleep, I only sleep 2-3 hours and I'm frustrated and self-condemning,what can i do ??
It’s important to not look at the clock when you wake up in the night. If it’s still dark out there’s no reason to look at the clock. It serves no purpose and is self defeating to identify the precise hour that you wake up in the night.
even one coffee in the morning can mess up your circadian rhythm if itbis impaired already. Best is to avoid all stimulants. Very nice informative video btw thank you!👍
Thank you, I know it isn't good even having one coffee a day but I can't resist : ) Thanks for watching!
@@justinelouise5534 See Michael Pollan's discussions about caffeine and how it affects sleep.
@@danopo Thank you, will do!
Hey girl!! Just wanted to say that I’ve been suffering with pretty bad insomnia for the past month :( I understand your pain. So happy that you figured it out, hoping that I can work towards an insomnia free life too 😊
Oh no sorry to hear you are suffering, yes once I found something that worked for me it has stuck and I haven't had it since. Good luck with your journey!
How r u feeling right now did u get rid of it
Please I need your answer
hi im. having insomnia for 2mth and was on doctor meds.. i take it alternate days tried many but doesnt work 4 me.. any remedies? to cure this insomnia
Try wearing your sunglasses while watching TV or being on computer for 2.5 hoursbefore going to bed. It worked for me last night. I slept 7 straight hours last night!!! Hallelujah!!!!!
@@justinelouise5534 do you still have problems sleeping ?
I can't believe this. I have the same exact problem. I wake up every morning at 3 am on the dot. No matter what. Once in a blue moon I will wake at 2 am. I also drink about 3 or 4 coffee's a day and a few green tea. Now I am feeling dizzy lately and don't feel secure going out. Glad I saw this. I am going to try you're remedy. I hope it works for me .
Oh no, I feel your pain! I went through this for several years and only when i started taking the Kirkland sleeping pill did it help. i started off taking 2 pills a night and now I take a half of a half but would eventually like to get down to zero. Good luck!!!
My Dr. Has me on Ambien but it doesn't change the early morning awakening.
@@lovewinter8497 😩
Hi Justine! Really thank you so much for this! I’m just 22 female and I’ve been literally having the exact same issues for weeks now. So I’m gonna get all of these and really hope it works for me! And I’ll you know if does! This video is a life saver and I hope it helps others too! Thanks again!
Oh no, I feel for you, insomnia is such a pain! I hope you find some relief soon xoxo
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Hi, I want to add, in the interest of your good health, that Doxylamine succinate is an anti cholinergic which should be avoided for ongoing use as we age.
Thank you for the info!
Hi. Been suffering for 20 years and just ordered the Kirkland tablets. Fingers crossed.
Good luck!!
You saved me on the costco sleep aid. I had been sleeping poorly for over a month from a painful breakup. Had tried marijuana gummies, Mg, melatonin and zzzquil with moderate results but none would work on the second night. Last night i took 25mg Doxylamine succinate, the walgreens knock off version, 30 minutes befroe bed and another 25 before going to sleep. I did wake up at the 4 hour mark to pee but was able to fall back asleep. My tracker gave me a score of 80 including over an hour of deep sleep. I was extremely sleep deprived after weeks of nights where my app wouldn't give me a score because it never detected any sleep. 1 to 3 hours had been the norm. Thanks for the tip
I am so pleased to hear this worked for you, it is hit and miss with many people but thankfully works for me too. Since posting this video I decided not to take it anymore because i don't think it is a long term solution but unfortunately my insomnia is back but at least I know if I have had several nights of bad sleep I can take this and get a good night's sleep once in a while. Good luck with you journey!
I tried Doxylamine succinate 25mg and it worked like you said. Same ingredient at sleep aid but in Spain is called dormidina. It worked great. I still woke up but I was tired enough to go back to sleep thank goodness. Thank you so much !!
I am so glad you found something that works for you, that is usually half the battle. After taking it for several years I decided to ween myself off it because I don't think it is good to be used a permanent solution but unfortunately back to waking up in the night again though. I have gotten myself into a routine now of 5am which isn't great but definitely better than 3am. Thanks for sharing!
Doxylamine
This pill has helped me tremendously. I normally only take a third of the pill or at the most half a pill, and it still works. Thanks
I am so glad you are finding it helpful!
What pill??
Which pill is that?
Omg you are describing me. Since i get up at 3 am-5 am I gave up fretting about it and had continual bad days as a result. Ornery and mean lol Then im ready for bed at 5 pm. Lol its just nuts!!! Thankyou I just purchased the Kirkland and Valarian Root. Love your channel. I subscribed and found you on IG too.💕💕💕💕💕💕
Yah I am so glad you found me and I sincerely hope the Valarian and Kirkland work for you. I have now gotten down to half a kirkland sleep tab at night and I sleep right through the night now. Good luck!!!
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Unfortunately long term use of Benadryl is not recommended as listed on the Beer's list of medications to avoid for older adults.
Thanks for letting me know!
I have been battling insomnia for 25 years .
I don't take sleeping pills because of one Medication's I am on.
I am a burn Survivor that is the root of my Problem. So I agree with the Sleep-aid from over the counter. It has melatonin in it and a few other relaxing ingredients. I will drink a cup of chamomile tea with 2 tea bags 2 hour's before retiring because I don't want to be peeing all night. Also hot/milk really does help. However what always always works the best is I start counting my Blessings and I find that I fall asleep counting them.
I am so glad you found something that works for you and sounds like it is a lovely way to wind down at night, thank you for sharing xoxo
That 25 years u sleepwell or there are time u cant sleep
Thanks! I have ignored so many videos on RUclips about insomnia and I feel blessed that I finally watched one that gave me awesome advice. I have had insomnia for so long that I don’t remember the last time I was able to sleep. I take a prescription sleeping pill as well as three capsules that are supposed to help me stay asleep and I sleep 3-4 hours every night. If I’m lucky I go to sleep at 8:30pm. Every single night I wake up at somewhere between midnight and 12:30am. I’m so excited that I opened your video! I recently bought several bottles of Oil of Valarian Root just to give it a try and I just received it today! It is 8:34pm and I am going to go open one of those bottles and put some on my wrists. I will let you know if it works! Thank you so much!😊
Good luck, I hope it works!
I also ordered the Kirkland’s Sleep Aid and I will be starting that tonight. You showed some other products that you use, but I wasn’t able to write them all down. Do you take just one of the Sleep Aid pills? Thank you again! Last night was a downer as I just slept 3 hours. I am hoping that will change when I start taking the Sleep Aid every night.
@@gailbrack940 When I first started taking the Kirkland pills I was taking TWO a night but slowly weened myself down to 1/4 of a tablet a night. Eventually I decided to stop taking them all together only because I have heard they are not good to take long term so now i only take one from time to time if I have had a few nights in a row of rough sleep and/or need to get a full night's sleep. Good luck!!!!
Hi, thanks for your caring helpful video. That little blue pill is the same thing as unisom which you can buy at Walmart, for $4 which is the opposite of Benadryl (which Benadryl doesn't work for me) after much research, I believe the whole waking from 1to3 is due to an over toxic liver. Our liver is not able to detox. We can try to do liver detox things to help clear this naturally.(lots of videos on this on RUclips) I have tried taking 1/2 of a unisom on occasion, and I actually used to take it 7 years ago when this insomnia of mine started. I took it for a couple years til it didn't work anymore. and now if I try to take it my head doesn't feel good the next day. Thank you again for sharing a temp help to help others. blessings to you!
Yes you are correct, I believe the ingredients in the Kirkland Sleep Aid are the same as Unisom....when I made the video I did not know that and thought it was similar to Benadryl. I have heard that before about the liver and seem to remember researching 3am wake ups and according to Chinese clock it said liver was the issue so might be something to that, thank you for sharing. Good luck with your journey to better sleep!
I have had insomnia for almost 20 years, previously had gotten by on 4 - 5 hours anyway. After years of struggling, I just accepted the waking up, and used the time to read, meditate, pray, watch videos, etc. then try to go back to sleep at 4 just for awhile. valerian does help, and golden milk too,.
I know exactly what you mean. My Dad has been like this his whole life and looks like i have inherited it too. Every day we exchange 'what time did you wake up today' and it is usually a similar time. I have now accepted it and just get up and get on with my day. Thankfully it is around 4am which is manageable. Good luck with your journey!
So glad it works for you, it does nothing for me not even 2 with sleep scripts. I guess everyone's brain reacts different we all just need to find our own fix. Hope you are still sleeping well
Oh no sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I had lots of luck using it but unfortunately is not something I can take forever so stopped taking it over a year ago and back to my insomnia unfortunately. I am now sleeping until 4:45am which isn't 'too bad'....better than 2:30-3am which is can be. I wish you luck with your journey!
I tried soooooo many things.
Evrything ..I was losing it
This was the last In a line if 1000 of videos .
I also tried the sleep hygiene suggested, every kind .
Benadryl melatonin valerian ( which really helps w daytime anxiety I've been taking it for yrs )
Cant drink chamomile ,allergic
Anyway bottomline,
Keeping electronics out of bedroom
Adjusting diet helped a bit
BUT
Last week I saw this video
I was so down and exhausted
I asked my brother to go pick up
Costco sleep kit
He was unsuccessful in procuring it .
I looked up ingredients
Had him go get unisom ( same antihistamine in Kirkland ) and the same type of magnesium in the Kirkland
( I too did the bolt upright night time thing. So agonizing!)
I've slept 3 nights now in a row !!
THANK YOU!! Thank you !!
Im going to get the wrist lavender thing too :) .
I dont drink caffeine , adverse effects..
I think we may have high histamine constitutions. Hence the anti-histamines working well
Sidenote : kirkland is not truly " sleeping pill" its just antihistamine w mag .
* another sidenote: kombuccha is caffeinated as well, many ppl dont realize.
Thanks for the information. Loved it. Been suffering from this problem since the last 7 months. Happy to hear your sleep got well
Oh no, sorry to hear you are having sleep problems. I know what you mean, it is just terrible. I hope you get it sorted out soon!
Your suffering 7 months sir. Were the same. Im so depressed
*Close the day with prayer before going to bed and wake up with thanking the Lord Jesus !*
bruh
Nah
Amen.
When I finally believe in fairy tales, otherwise, no
Please don't mix religion with health, which is above all- languages cast creed, countries. A Tamil poet 2000 years before told us -test disease, its causes, remedies i e sure to cure. Please note he had not mentioned any God, though he had written 1330 couplets about life.
This is me,i have been having a lot of problem sleeping straight,it is super hard.
Sorry to hear that, insomnia is not fun.
Thank you so much for your acknowledgement and your kind response. Starting tonight. 🙂
Hi Justine. Just wanted to thank you for your video. I had been suffering over a month with waking up way too early. I believe this insomnia is due to my diagnosed depression. I was getting only 4-5 hours of sleep each night and suffering for it. I was getting desperate to find help. I found doxylamine succinate 25 mg tabs at Walmart. This is the same ingredient contained in the Kirkland Sleep Aid. I took it last night with my regular night time antidepressant and I woke this morning after a solid 7 hours sleep! Thats the best I have slept in many weeks! I never got that result after taking diphenhydramine. I think I had grown tolerant to that medicine. I will take the doxylamine nightly for awhile. Then I will try to take a lower dose to see if I can wean myself off of it, as you said you are doing.
I am so glad you found them helpful! When I first started I was taking 2 tablets a night and weaned myself down to 1/4 of 1 tablet. I then decided at Christmas to go off them completely (have been taking them nightly for several years!) but unfortunately I am back to the early wake-ups again. i am trying lots of different combos of supplements but still have not found anything as effective as the Costco sleep aids, they are really good and work for me but just don't think they are something that can be taken indefinitely unfortunately. I am so glad you got a good night's sleep!
@@justinelouise5534 I'm Stefania, suffering insomnia for 3 years after psychotic episode, i sleep just 2/3 hours per nights ,i am tired of being tired ,how can i find these tablets Kirkland? i am from ROMANIA.
@@stefaniadecuseara2831 Oh no sorry to hear you are struggling, I have been too (woke up last night at 2:30am). I only take these pills once in a while because not sure if they are ok to take long term but when I do take them they definitely work. They are the Kirkland brand which is the house brand at Costco, not sure if there is a Costco in your country? They don't sell them in Canada so I order mine from resellers on ebay. Good luck!
@@justinelouise5534 Hi Justine. I just wanted to give you an update on my sleeping and mental health. I no longer need to take the Sleep Aid every night. I now only take it occasionally. And usually I cut the pills in half. I am continuing to take a low-dose of melatonin along with my prescribed antidepressant. The antidepressant is mirtazapine 15 mg. I sleep approximately eight hours every night. I only occasionally awaken during the night. That is usually to go to the bathroom. But I always go back to bed and continue to sleep until the morning. I no longer have the problem of early awakening between 3 and 5 AM. I know that you can appreciate how great I feel because of this added sleep. Only someone who has suffered from insomnia, as you have, would really understand.
You may wonder what I attribute my success to. First of all, I used a sleep hygiene application on my iPad that is recommended by the Veterans Administration. This application monitored my sleep patterns using data entered by me on a daily basis. I found the application on the Apple store. It is available to anyone and gave me feedback on behavioral modification to promote good sleep habits. I no longer use this application because my sleeping has improved tremendously.
Most of all, I attribute my improved sleep to two other behavioral changes in my life. First, I have been abstinent from all alcohol in the past three months. Secondly. I have been attending Alcoholics Anonymous on a regular basis. Thirdly, I have been spending an average of 12 hours every week at a food bank helping distribute food to the hungry and poor in my area. I’m guessing that my insomnia was caused by both the alcohol abuse and a spiritual malady. I really feel that the solution to my insomnia was not pharmaceutical but spiritual.
@@stefaniadecuseara2831 Hello Stefania, the Kirkland tablets are a simple antihistamine that you get in almost any country, the antihistamine is called "Doxylamine Succinate". Just go to your pharmacy and ask them. The Kirland tablets are 25mg, in Europe (where I also live) they generally sell them as 50mg tablets. Good luck
Between 3 and 5 are the hours God wants to tell you something or when He wants you to pray. I'll stay waking up during those hours, thank you! 🙏
i’m 15 and have been suffering with chronic insomnia for the past year. recently i’ve been getting 3/4 hours of sleep everynight, it’s either i wake up at 3 or 5 and can’t get back to sleep at all, sometimes at 8am i’ll have a little 1/2 hour nap. i’m frustrated and exhausted.
Oh no, so sorry to hear you are having a sleeping problem and at such a young age too. Hopefully it is something you will grow out of, good luck to you!!!
Omg same. I’m 15 and I’m suffering the same thing. Have you overcome it yet since it has been a year since you wrote that comment?
@@lucydillon9726 stop staying too long in your screen monitor or phone/ get protection screen and glasses
I had this same problem when I started working, the high physical stress made my body produce a lot of cortisol which would interfere with sleep. I'd recommend vitamin c and ashwaganda but what caused the problem was that I wasn't eating enough calories.
Yes mine is definitely a high cortisol thing too, when I would wake up I could feel it was an adrenaline rush and why it was impossible to get back to sleep again. I have been taking both vit C and ashwaganda for some time now and thankfully with my 1/2 a sleep aid I have been sleeping through the night. I hope you are able to solve your sleeping problems too!
How did you determine how calories was the cause?
Hey, what made you suspect that a calorie deficit was causing your insomnia? I get insomnia if I eat too much (it makes me super hot, so I toss and turn all night)
@@ChrisBrown-pz2gu the heat is the body trying to wipe out the excess carbs.
The body has its own consciousness - and it is always trying to restore homeostasis.
You body knows what it needs.
Hi, Ihave exactly the same problem. Do you take it right before bed?
Great video, I was having the same issue. For 3 years. Turns out I was donating blood too often and my iron/ferritin evels were to low even though normal whole blood count. Tried every sleep method that's all over the net, even xanax nothing worked. But this sounds great I looked up the ingredient it releases slower from the body which is why it sounds like it would keep you asleep. Great video 👍🏽
Interesting about the low iron, I am not sure if I am low iron but you might be onto something. I hope this product gives you some relief, insomnia is not fun! thanks for watching!
I truly enjoyed your informative video. I suffer from the same for many many years and I’ve tried everything that you mentioned, but I will definitely be trying the ones that have helped you through your insomnia.
I am so glad you found it helpful, good luck!
OMG, I have this problem and took Trazodone. It started when I turned 50. You have such good maintenance! I can't afford fillers but will check the rest of your channel out. Plus your hands need their own separate channel. I need advice!!!
Aww thanks so much for the kind words. I have actually never had fillers before, botox and ultherapy to lift my eye. I think the secret to anti- aging on hands is to always rub whatever left over skin cream you have on your fingers after you have put it on your face into your hands. Thanks for watching!
They made a new/different formula according to reviews I read. As many ppl that liked it, didnt like it. So just thought Id mention that. Many said the old formula was much better. Almost Half didnt like the new formula at all.
Yes I did notice a difference too when they changed the formula (even though the ingredients are the same on the bottle but something is definitely different). It still works but just wasn't as effective as before...in my opinion. To be honest I don't take it anymore anyway, it works great but I don't think it is a long term solution. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for mentioning the Caffeine part. That’s awakening to me!
I discovered you & this video @ 3 am when I awakened from my sleep, once again. I brought my pillow into my living room & turned on the tv to RUclips hoping to find something that would lull me back to sleep on the sofa which sometimes happens. Your video gave me the hope that maybe I can get rid of my insomnia & disruptive sleep that I have suffered from for many years. I am in the process of getting the Kirkland Sleep Aid & the Webber Supper Sleep. Have you ever just tried the Supper Sleep by itself without the Kirland Sleep Aid? Thank you for sharing your experience.
Oh no, sorry to hear that, waking up in the wee hours is rough! I had great success with the Kirkland Sleep Aid but have made the decision not to take it anymore. I just don't think taking a nightly sleeping pill forever more is sustainable but sadly I am back to waking up in the night but lately has been around 5am which isn't ideal but better than 3am. Yes I have taken Super sleep on it's own but for me it only helps me fall asleep, not stay asleep which is my biggest problem. Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you!
Exposing your eyes to sun light “outside” for 10 minutes early in the morning resets your circadian rhythm.
I just broke the seal on some 'Extra Strength' melatonin and thought it was the 'dosage' was amp'd but noticed that they also have added lemon balm... and report that they really worked as compared to the 'straight' melatonin I was taking. I woke up groggy and decided to take another - and yup! - I zonked right back out for another 5 hours! Hope night #2 is the same. Yay!! 😊
Interesting, good to know! I will definitely look into that, thanks for sharing!
Doxylamine Succinate 25mg is available OTC at Kroger and I break them in 1/2 when I'm desparate for sleep. The problem is that with regular use, after a long period of time, my body gets used to them and they don't work anymore. But they are a good option.
I find that helpful too, when I first starting taking them I took 2 a night and then weened myself down to 1/4 of a tablet but then decided taking sleep aids every night was not sustainable so now only take them when I am desperate for sleep or have to get a good night sleep. I am glad you found something that works for you too
Hands down the best help for me has been Alprazolam in small doses. Only problem with it is it can become habit forming if you’re not disciplined with how much and how often you take it.
I have never heard of it, will have to look into it. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@justinelouise5534 It’s a prescription drug, otherwise known as Xanax.
@@justinelouise5534 Good luck!
@@dandyfi4076 Ah ok, thanks for clarifying!
@@dandyfi4076 Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story! Sorry you went through all of that
Thanks for watching!
Good video. Had same issue. Sleep study found sleep apnea issue. Sleep doctor explained apnea can cause build up of cortisol, leading to waking issues during the night. Just one possible cause of course.
Thank you, I am sure you are right! It is definitely a cortisol problem because it feels like an adrenaline rush when I wake up and not the normal groggy way most people wake. I really should go to one of those sleep clinics, a few have opened up where I live so should really look into it. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve been taking the Kirkland sleep aid for years. Unfortunately I still wake up every hour! I’ve had this type of insomnia from I was a child (childhood trauma). My GP has never and won’t address the subject, hence I can’t get help. I know it is causing health issues but don’t what else to do! I live in Scotland so there are no sleep clinics. I’m at the end of my tether as it’s been going on for 60+ years! Kirkland sleep aid is Doxylamine Succinate 25mg which IS an antihistamine!
Oh no sorry to hear about all your sleep troubles, I hear you! My Dad has also suffered most of his life too and at this stage has just accepted it because he doesn't want to be taking any pills now. He is now retired and says if he wakes up at 2am he just gets up and then tries to have a nap during the day but it is really awful and I know he struggles with it. I am the same and because I am no longer taking the sleep aid I am back to waking up in the night again too. As well as the sleep aid worked I just didn't think it was something I could take for the rest of time so stopped taking it in Dec 2021. I hope you find some relief!
Hello! I am so thankful I stumbled upon your video. Watching you describe your journey was like looking in a mirror. I have struggled with this type of insomnia for years.
I remember one therapist who had a PhD said she thought I had ... wait for it, "Early morning awakening syndrome."
Duh, I could have told you that!
Thank you so much for your suggestions, I will try anything, including the Kirkland pill you recommended.
P.S. Your Lady Di blue sapphire ring is gorgeous! ❤
Oh no, i feel your pain! I am so glad you are going to try some of my suggestions and I hope they work for you. Yes the ring is gorgeous and that is exactly what it reminded me of too when I first saw it. Mine isn't sapphire though, it is tanzanite and unfortunately a much softer stone so gets scratched very easily. I don't wear it as often anymore for that reason but is definitely one of my most treasured pieces of jewellery ❤️
Same here I wake up a lot many times a night not just three am - sleep apnea and adrenaline and cortisol because you body may be balancing sugar with cortisol along side insulin. So watch what you eat. Too much fasting is not good as it kicks in adrenaline
Because your body is hungry it wants to hunt
Thank you for sharing such a kind of story. It’s really frustrating and we know what you are talking about. One last thing if I may add is to do general blood 🩸 test to check the amount of vitamins and minerals in the body, some of these if not in the normal range will interfere with sleep quality and the mood..
Thank you so much for the suggestion, I recently had blood work done and only things that were out of range (high) was vitamin B which was weird and of course Cholesterol. Thanks for watching!
My wife and I have a similar problem but not as bad and we have also tried a lot of things. Your recommendation reminded me that a few years back I had allergies and spend a year taking medication for them. The meds helped me sleep longer but not better. After I went off the meds I thought my body would be trained to sleep longer but my sleep time decreased after I stopped the meds. I understand that it's better to sleep than not to and I my try an allergy pill at some point but I'm going to keep looking for a more definite cure.
Yes definitely not an ideal solution but so far it has been the only things that works for me. Thankfully i started at 2 pills a night and am now down to 1/4 of a pill a night so I am getting there. There are many good comments here with some great suggestions. I wish you luck with your journey!
@@justinelouise5534 try cbt its gold for insomnia...i highly recommend...just stop trying to sleep ....sleep cant be control go sleep when you super sleepy ...on yt there is insomnia coach he has cured me
I've recently discovered that the Liver is most active between 1am and 3am, and through various actions it takes with detoxing the body, it can cause us to wake around that time if it is unhealthy. (I have insomnia around 3am as well).
Interesting.....I think I did see that on a chinese clock or something like that before. I will look more into it, thanks for sharing!
I went to Coscto website in U.S. and many complained they changed the formula for this about three years ago and they no longer work as effectively -- any updates on this Kirkland brand. Plus, how does one get it in Canada? The link at the bottom does not work.
Yes I did notice that they changed the product, the ingredients listed are the same but noticed the bottle was different. I am assuming the quantities of the ingredients changed but it didn't say on the packaging so don't know for sure. At the time I was taking it regularly and did notice it wasn't as good as the original but still worked for me. When I was buying them I either bought them from US Costco stores when I made trips to the US or ordered them off Ebay from third party sellers because the Canadian Costco did not sell them.
I got Tinnitus for lack of sleep. I would give everything to go back in time and warn myself about it. TAKE ANYTHING, ANYTHING you need to sleep. Not sure if my condition will be forever. Track your sleep. I bought the Amazon fit for it.
Not getting enough sleep is the worst, good luck with your journey!
I'm insomniac but I'm doing Dr.Allen Mandell insomnia tongue and breathing technique plus finger points and its helping me. I dont like to depend on sleeping pills anymore
I am so glad you found something that works for you, it's a good idea not to take sleeping pills for a long period of time. I am still struggling and trying more natural methods now too. Thanks for sharing!
Hi there! I am so glad you are now sleeping again! One sentence you said make me think, it was about waking up and thinking about a task to do in the morning. This could be a mind that can never rest, and with hypnosis you could regress to the cause, reframe it and enjoy sleep. Another thing that really helps to quiet a chatty mind is to listen to someone else talking. It could be a hypnotic recording set to relax, or a meditation, or the sound of the ocean. A background noise covers up internal noise and always works if I wake up and start thinking! And you are correct, all caffeine interferes with the Arcadian cycle. Have a great day and thanks for your video!
Thank you so much for the suggestions. I have decided to not take the Kirkland sleep aid so now back to waking up at 3-5am again, sigh. Yes I definitely have a chatty mind, this morning when I burst awake I was reciting song lyrics of a song I heard before bed the night before which then became an ear worm so I think you are definitely onto something with that. Unfortunately my husband is a very light sleeper so not possible to put on background noise so will have to come up with something else, thank you for the suggestion though!
@@justinelouise5534 you are welcome! At this point I would suggest tiny headphones when you play something, so he won't hear it. Or you could see a therapist to see what exactly is waking you up. I had a few clients who were subconsciously set to be 'always alert in case something happens' as they were carrying the weight of the world. Or maybe you are going to become the next song writer performing at X-factor?
@@Createwithfranzsidney I think you are definitely onto something with the 'busy mind'. My Dad suffers with the same issue as me and does take on a lot more than he should. Oddly enough my parents went to Hawaii in Feb for 5 weeks and he didn't once wake up in the night but the day they got back he was up at 3am again. Always lots to do and guess it keeps us awake? Yes I should definitely see a sleep therapist or something because this has been going on for years 🤦♀
@@justinelouise5534 from what I hear, CBT is very good for it. A doctor who has worked with insomnia for 30+ years says in this video (ruclips.net/video/nU6FXWwLS-w/видео.html) that when insomnia lasts for months on end, normal methods and routines don't work, but CBT works as well as medication (however, he specifies that when one stops medication, he is back to stage one and can't sleep, but after 6 sessions of CBT, when he stops, he still sleeps well! So I think it's worth trying that. I am a hypnotherapist and I totally believe that our busy mind holds the reason why we can't sleep well. I love the definition of insomnia the doctor gave. It's not a one off event, it must be every day for more than 3 months. And interestingly, he added that if we don't sleep much but wake up refreshed, it's not insomnia. It's when one feels groggy and tired that he calls is insomnia. Very eye opening for me! Hope you don't mind this long post...many of my loved ones have the issues. Good luck!
@@Createwithfranzsidney Thanks so much for the information and suggestions, I will definitely check out the video. Thanks again!
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Wow this is great information. I see you're not posting anymore but had to say thank you!!! I've suffered from insomnia for the past 20 years. For the past 2 years it's been worse and I wake up every night without fail between 4 & 5am. Seemed every time we were locked down (I'm in Canada) it got worse. I take 1/4 to 1/2 of a 5mg sleeping pill to fall asleep but never stay asleep. Some nights it just doesn't work. I'm going to try your suggestions. I'm an avid tea drinker but I use 2 tea bags for one cup Yikes. Going to cut that out tomorrow morning. THANK YOU!!!
Oh no sorry to hear about your insomnia troubles, it is no fun! I have had it for about 10 years now and unfortunately still struggling with it. When I made this video I had started taking Kirkland Sleep Aid and having lots of success and managed to get down to taking 1/4 pill a night but that isn't really something I wanted to do for the rest of my life plus they aren't available in Canada so had to find them in the US. At Christmas I decided to stop taking them all together and got the dreaded 3-5am wakeups again and still having it BUT i have noticed when I take a supplement called GABA (get it from the health food store) I am sleeping much longer, sometimes a whopping 5:30am haha which in comparison to 3:30 is a miracle. I wish I could say I had this beat but I don't, I still struggle but have found ways to make it a bit better. Good luck to you!!!
Hi, I like strong tea, but now to make it taste stronger without so much caffeine, I add a Tetley’s decaf tea bag to one regular bag. Most decaf tea has no flavour but the Tetley’s does. I hope this does not mean it is not so decaf. Others in my family just drink the decaf Tetley’s, because as I said, it tastes pretty good. I may experiment tomorrow to see if I can do double decaf and still get a pretty reasonably strong cup of tea. I also went half decaf with coffee and worked my way down to decaf. I like Folger’s decaf and McCafe decaf.
Thank you Justine for your down to earth video.❤️🌹
You are so welcome!
My problem is for some reason I always need to use a alarm clock in order to wake up early mornings.
Seems like you are doing well then...................Bless.....................
I suffer from insomnia.. a very low dose of melatonin works for me. The Kirkland sleep aid contains an antihistamine, the type of which I think is linked to dementia if used continually.
I am so glad you found success with melatonin! Yes I have heard the same thing about the Sleep Aid and is why I don't use them regularly anymore, just once in a while. Thanks for letting me know!
@@justinelouise5534 😊👍
I would just like to mention with regards of drinking coffee, i love, love my coffee and drink around four espresso per day, but i also make sure that i have it with sugar and cream after meals.I never have a cortisol spike this way.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Ty Louise for sharing your experience I’ve had no luck the past 3 weeks falling asleep, I do drink espresso on the daily so I’m going to stop drinking that for a week to see if I have better results and I’m definitely looking forward on trying these Kirkland pills
Oh no sorry to hear about your sleep problems, fingers crossed cutting out coffee helps. Good luck!
Omg I can relate so much! It is horrible to not be able to fall asleep. And just like you, I have to take a whole Xanax and people say that’s crazy. Most people take a half and they pass out.
Thanks for sharing!!
Why the hell am I walking up every night and staying up for the past 2 weeks
Did u get better ?
Please reply coz I’m dealing with the same problem right now and I couldn’t sleep in 2 weeks
@@sussusjr5333 eat a bunch of food when you wake up , that's what helped me
@@a.d.ggon.2081 thank you for replying... did you get better or u still have it ?
I’ve been an insomniac for thirty years always waking at 3:00 am. I’ve been told I am what is called a terminal insomniac. This means I can sleep for one sleep cycle and then my body wakens. Most people have more than one per night. I’m going o try the Kirkland pill. I haven’t had caffeine in years.
Sorry to hear about your sleeping issues, I hope the Kirkland pill works for you! Thanks for watching!
same shit, let's connect, kirkland might not work on me but I'll try it
Thank you for the info.
I struggle with insomnia.
I got an Apple Watch that monitors sleep. It showed that my sleep patterns were the opposite of what they should be. My research said that meant I was not waiting until I was actually tired to go to sleep but was following a schedule to go to sleep. That really helped. I do take sleep meds but sometimes they don’t work or I wake up. I now have a kindle show beside me. If I can’t go back to sleep I watch the show MONK. It is really funny so I am not stressing out with scary shows. A lot of times that enables me to get back to sleep
Sounds great, so glad you found something that works for you!!
L- Glutamine, methylated vitamin B complex, Colostrum, Kirkland Sleep Aid
It’s Diphenhydramine HCL. Benadryl. And unfortunately it’s associated with increased risk of dementia long term, so it’s not something you want to take ongoing. It’s basically a sedative.
Yes since posting this I have heard about that and only take this once in a while when I have had a long stretch of no sleep. Thanks for the info!
Insomnia and bolting awake at three around the age of 50 can be related to the menopause, so you could also consider hormone replacement therapy.
Yes I have heard that but unfortunately I have had this issue since my 30's so long before menopause kicked in. Thanks for the suggestion!
I suffer from insomnia the last 20 years. I go to sleep around midnight and I am wide awake at 3.00am. I think it is because of high cortisol levels because I have a lot of stress but the blood tests in the morning showed only a bit above the normal. my cortisol levels should be measured at night and not during the day, but the docs don't understand it. Another doctor I went to, prescribed me anti depressants but I didn't take them because I saw they had many side effects. Of course I have tried all the natural ones, melatonin, 5-htp, valerian root etc. Don't work for me. I have also tried sleeping pills, benzodiapamine. It helps me fall asleep but not stay asleep. I will try the one you said. I am in Europe but I will try to find what other supplement has this substance.
Sorry to hear about your sleeping problems, I am quite certain mine is to do with high cortisol levels too but just don't know how to fix it....I have tried all the tips you see online but no luck. I don't take the sleeping pills every night anymore, I don't think they are a long term solution but know that if I need a good night's sleep they are an option and know they will work. As I am writing this I have been up since 2:30am 🤦♀Good luck!
I've taken the Kirkland sleep aid & works well...I also make a lavender, Lemon balm, Ashawanda tea + add a tea bag of Sleepy Time Extr(there are capsule options too at a health store/amazon) all within the 2 hours before My bedTIME👍👍
A Walk at sunset gets me ready to wind down, too!
@@jej_0027 great tips, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your information. I have heard that Benadryl has been linked to dementia. But if you can’t sleep that’s a real problem. When I take “Kirkland sleeping pills” it only works 3 days then I have to give 3 days off to make it work again. Thanks for tip Valerian root, & other Costco sleeping products. Blessings
Yes I have heard that too and is why I only take the Kirkland pills once in a while. Thanks for sharing!
Have been reading through comments and seen many waking up at 3 am. That time is good for praying. God will be waking you up so you can talk to Him and listen from Him. Try this out.
Dude stop the cap. Can’t God choose an other moment of the day and let me sleep for his sake. Just talk to me anywhere not between 10pm and 8 am jeesus
When I commented before, I was planning on trying Root of Valerian on my wrist every night. Well, I went farther than that! I bought an essential oil diffuser and I planned to use it every night. Well the first morning I had it (it was delivered about 6.30 in the morning)) I just laid down in bed because, as usual, I was exhausted because I only slept about four hours or less each night and many nights getting no sleep at all. I had put a few drops of the oil into the diffuser but I didn’t plug it in and it was just sitting on my nightstand and I went to sleep for three hours! Boy, was I a believer! The next two nights I plugged the diffuser in and looked forward to sleeping for a full night hopefully! However; even though I had taken my sleeping pill as I do every night, I did not go to sleep until four o’clock in the morning for two nights in a row. I was frantic because I do count on my sleeping pill for some sleep most nights, I was not affected by the sleeping pill for two nights and only slept about one hour those two nights. As a result of this, I gave the oil and the diffuser away the third day. After a few more nights my sleeping pill started to work last night and I slept 3 hours. I will have to deal with nights with little or no sleep, but I can’t deal with the diffuser making my sleep patterns worse. I’m so very happy that the oil and the sleep aid works for you!
Wow sounds like you have had a few rough nights and sorry to hear the diffuser did not work for you. I hope you find some relief soon!
I have the same problem so I hope this will help me. Thanks.
Good luck!
I’m in the process of trying to quit Benadryl and all I can say is that it’s horrible haha. I was reliant on this for sleeping as well, but I got tired of relying on chemicals for sleep, it’s not really healthy long-term. Be careful people!
I know, i really should stop taking it too but have recently cut back to half a pill a night (used to be 2) so am making progress ;) Good luck!
I have the exact problem. I’m 80 and the Dr doesn’t like Benadryl for elderly as it increases memory problems. It’s also not good for men with Benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Yes I definitely don't think it is meant for long term and is why I am no longer taking it, it just isn't a sustainable long term solution unfortunately. I am still trying to figure this out, good luck with your journey too!
So Kirklands Costco brand Sleep Aid an hour before bedtime & Valerian Root 30 mins before bedtime. Cut back on caffeine, which is a stimulant. Use relaxing sage or lavender spray on pillows if that helps you to relax.
Thanks for the tips!
I have no words to thank you enough...
I am so glad you found it helpful!
Kirkland Allergy Medicine is the generic form of Benedryl. My best guess is that it is less expensive per pill than the Kirkland product expressly for sleep. Worth a price comparison.
I think it's a hormone issue. But trying to convince my doctors is impossible
I think you are right with that because it started in my early 40's, that and low blood sugar but yes it is next to impossible to convince a Doctor of that. Thanks for watching xoxo
“My insomnia came out of nowhere. I was 35 when it started. My family didn’t understand why all of a sudden I wasn’t as happy as I used to be. I was just too tired! I found the *4InsomniaCure. Com* , used the techniques inside, and right away my insomnia disappeared. Now I feel better, and my family’s thrilled I’m back.”
I watched and responded to this video about a year ago but I kept it in the back of my mind. I'll tell you more about that later.
In your video you focus on the physical causes of waking but not the psychological causes.
In my own experience waking, like you describe it, is a small panic attack caused by a memory. The problem is, we often forget what the memory was once we wake so its hard to associate them afterwards. To do so, you really have to focus on your first thought the moment you wake.
I actually did a video on this but didn't like how it turned out so I didn't upload it. I documented how I realized the connection between waking and the death of our baby goat. I never got to deal with the emotions when it happened so my mind would try and deal with it at 3am.
Waking up in the middle of the night like this can be the result of a childhood trauma called, "
Emotional Delay." This happens when we learn to put our emotions, from a specific event, on the back burner and don't deal with them when they happen. Have you ever felt sad, angry or just off for no reason? That is another sign of Emotional Delay. These emotions linger when we don't deal with them in the moment. We sometimes forget about the event and are only left with the emotion or feeling.
So how do we deal with this to improve sleep? First we need to learn to acknowledge our feelings when they arise. Another, thing we can do is write all our thoughts down before going to bed. If it doesn't work, focus on the first thought that wakes you and write about it the next day.
When I realized our goat's death was what was waking me, I confronted my feelings by putting his picture by my bed and talking about the circumstances of his death with my wife. Sharing your feelings with a person you trust really helps.
So, why did I keep your video in the back of my mind? Deep inside I felt you left the psychological causes of waking at night out. The problem is I suffer from Emotional Delay and didn't deal with it till now. 😂
All the best an sweet dreams. 🤗
Thank you for sharing this , I found this as I have been awke since 3 am , so frustrating. I have been like this all my life ,so at 56 I am so over it 😒. Been beating myself up about taking antihistamines to sleep and not taking them , hence why I am awake. Going to start again, like you I had the ok to do this from my Dr but decided I should not take them any more stupid idea . Reading all the comments I know I am not alone with all this xx
I was quite shocked to hear how many people wrote to say they suffer from the same thing too. i know my Dad has suffered with it most of his life too. I recently started drinking a magnesium drink and find it really gives me a deep sleep and am now only taking 1/4 of a sleep tab so I am pretty happy about that. Good luck with your sleep journey!
Thank you, this is a valuable information.
You're very welcome!
“Insomnia made me feel gross. I felt sick all the time, and I looked like an old woman, even though I’m only 33! All I wanted was to go out and enjoy my hobbies, and to feel confident doing it. A friend introduced me to the *4InsomniaCure. Com* , and everything changed. I immediately started sleeping better, and that sick feeling went away. Pretty soon, people were complimenting me on how great my skin looked! Even better, I looked forward to each day, now that I knew I’d be awake and energized!”
Invaluable!! Ty!:)
I can't fall asleep because of the itchiness in my body ! Besides I kept going to pee, even i felt asleep and would wake I and half hours and having the urge to go to pee ! I got severe insomnia ! Sometimes don't sleep for days ! Anyway I would try the product! Thank you so Much!
Oh no sorry to hear you are struggling, hopefully some of these tips help you!
I'm 36 years old and single African American male. I Always wake up at 4am everyday. I feel helpless and hopeless. I feel like dying. I don't want to live anymore.
Aww I am so sorry to hear you are struggling, insomnia is just terrible. I advise you to speak to your Dr to find some help, good luck!
Same
I wish I could sleep until 4am!
I'm glad the Sleep Aid works. For me, I've had to get off all antihistamines since they all cause insomnia in me.
Yes Sleep Aid has been a lifesaver for me, so glad you are finding it helpful too!
Thnx, will be using Kirkland pills n super sleep pills n I'm going to excersize by walking more in the sun daily. Big help.
Best of luck!
Thank you a lot for this video, I've been having this problem for years now and the reason I bumped into your video was because I woke up at like 4 AM... and I'm just frustrated that I can't sleep like a normal. Person, I will definitely try these products.
Just one thing I'm wondering, do the effects of these products still go on during the day? I mean do you still feel sleepy during the day because of the effects of these products? Or they go away when you wake up?
Thanks beforehand!
I know insomnia is just terrible and can ruin your whole day when you don't get enough sleep. For me personally I am not groggy or tired if I take a sleeping pill but I do know it does affect some people, everyone is different so you just need to try it yourself. Best of luck to you!!!
The Chinese clock is not literally the organ. An acupuncturist can explain it. Think it’s representative of emotion
Yes, I have heard of that!
Thank you so much. I have Insomnia and I'll try this.
Oh no sorry to hear that, I hope this helps!
I've been dealing with the exact same type of insomnia for the past couple of years. I think it's peri menopause related. Not sure though. Like you I tried every single thing that's ever been recommended, I've watched hundreds of sleep advice videos. My doctor even recommended a book that didn't work. All my doctors sleep prescriptions don't work, but if they do they give a hangover effect.
The only thing that I have ever found that helps me sleep in the night and stay asleep is Benadryl. But then you said that the pill you found has the same ingredient as Benadryl, so I was a little disappointed that your find was pill related and what I already take. I find the benadryl gives me constipation. Wish I could get to the root cause of this.
and yes, one of the most frustrating things is people who do not have this type of insomnia and start throwing advice at you thinking they could figure it out in five seconds and have all the answers. I just want to smack them!
it's 7 AM right now and I've been awake since 3 AM😵💫
Oh no, I hear you! This video was posted quite a while ago but unfortunately I still have insomnia. Even though that sleep aid works for me I don't think it is something I should take forever more so stopped taking it and only take it once in a while if I have gone for a long stretch with really bad sleep. I do think you might be right with the peri menopause relation but not certain. I have now just accepted this is the way that I am and just deal with it. I wish you luck too!
@@justinelouise5534 Thank you, I hope you find the answers. I will continue trying anything and everything. Just found out if you keep your feet warm at night it regulates body temperature so I slept with socks on last night and it actually helped a little. Tonight I'm going to put my electric heating pad down by my feet and see what happens. (It turns itself off after 30 min) 😁
I love you for this info, I struggle just like you did.👍👍👍 gonna try it. Thanks!🤞
Oh no sorry to hear you are having sleep problems too, I hope you find some relief soon!
@@justinelouise5534 what is the name of what you are taking?
Did you take sleep medicine?
@@elsatorres7138 I mentioned several things in the video so not sure which one you are referring to but the one I had the most luck with is the Kirkland Sleep Aid. Although I have not been taking it anymore, just reading and hearing that taking this type of pill every day is not good so isn't meant for long term so I am on the lookout for something else because I am still waking up in the night. sigh.
Back in 2009 while dealing with a thyroid issue, I started having panic attacks - the first one started around not being able to stay asleep. Doctors put me on Ambien which kept me asleep but I didn't wake up refreshed and I knew the potential for addiction with this medication. After my thyroid issue was resolved, we tackled getting off the Ambien. That was where I first learned about 5-HTP which is a chemical made in the body from tryptophan. I started taking 400 milligrams a night and that was the ticket to my confidence and getting off Ambien. They said to give it 6 to 12 weeks to be fully effective, but I noticed the effects within a few days. I know you are using an antihistamine and it really works well for you. I'm glad you found something because sleep is fundamental to so many systems in our body. But over the long haul, research is concerned about how it's affecting our brains. So maybe you can give 5-HTP a shot to see if you get the results you are looking for. Just remember that worrying about sleep will interrupt sleep. But you don't have to worry now that you have a backup with the benadryl. Best wishes!
Thank you so much for sharing and for the suggestion, I have actually taken HTP 5 for many many years and currently taking it now and agree it is fantastic! I have weened myself off the sleep aid tablets but still waking up in the night but have now gotten myself into a routine of around 5am which is definitely better than 3am so am content with that. Thank you again!
I can’t do Benadryl or Melatonin because both give me hangover headaches and dizziness. Been on Ambien for 15 years. I want to check on the 5-HTP but make sure it doesn’t interfere with thyroid med. Meds also cause insomnia. I’m on 2 of them.
@@bjamngirl Yes definitely check with a Dr first, fingers crossed it works for you!
@@bjamngirl I am hypothyroid and take thyroid medication. I have neither read about contraindications between 5HTP nor have I experienced any issues. In fact, my PA was the first one to suggest 5HTP. Give it a try!
My god. 400 mg HTP is very high at first. I had a panic attack just from 100mg HTP
I have trouble sleeping and staying asleep. I wake up at 2 am and cant sleep till 5 am. I believe it is the high sugar keeping me awake or the afternoon cat nap. magnesium glycinate helps me sleeps for a few hours and then i am jolted widw awake.
Yep that sounds just like me, jolted awake is a perfect description and I find it impossible to fall back to sleep so always just get up. I have no problem falling asleep at all (thank goodness!) so don't need anything to help me with that
Thank you so much you have described how I am and feel everyday with small amount of sleep so excited to try what you have recommended as it has no Benzodiazepine so dangerous!!! Very uplifting news thank you so much Cheers from Australia 👌🇦🇺
Yes insomnia is no joke, I am so glad you found the video helpful! Merry Christmas to you in Australia!!
Since you’re taking an antihistamine to help sleep,Have you considered that you might be histamine intolerant? Just wondering because I have experimented following a low histamine diet , you can do the research . Just a thought
Interesting, nobody has suggested that before, will definitely look into, thank you for the suggestion!
Thank you for sharing dear. I would like to know whether the Kirkland Sleep Aid leaves you feeling drowsy/sedated the next day?
At first it did but then I soon adjusted to it. I am no longer taking it nightly as I don't think it is a long term solution so only take it when I need a good night's sleep.
In my case (and many mature women) its low progesterone that causes insomnia.
Interesting, I have heard that a few times now so might be something for me to look into. Thanks for the suggestion!
This is what I'm wondering. I'm on bcp so not sure if I can take extra progesterone, my bcp has a small amount in it.
I noticed the insomnia started when all of my perimenopause symptoms started. I am 53 and have not yet gone through menopause. I seem to be having a tough time trying to get through it. my mother had zero symptoms going through menopause so she has zero advice. She also falls asleep at the drop of a needle and can sleep long hours through the night so once again, zero advice from her. So I keep searching for help with this.
Thank u for sharing. I have the same issue. Gonna definitely give what has helped you and try.
Good luck, I hope you find some relief.
As i know something about mcas I tell you, take a look at histamine and antihistamine.
Omg this is exactly my issue. So glad I found this video.
I am so glad you found it helpful!
Hi there I am so glad I fond your video I.I have same problem my head get heavy have head pain gro no sleep I will try get that tables.. I stressy out from no sleep
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