6 Alternatives to Ambien that Really Work for Sleep | Dr. Daniel Amen

Whether it's due to stress from COVID-19 worries, or the increase in nightmares due to an uncertain future, many are finding it difficult to fall asleep right now. But don't reach for that Ambien medication just yet! Sleep medications are often over-prescribed and can be hard to get off of. Fortunately, there are some surprisingly effective natural methods to falling asleep easily that you can implement tonight. In this video, Dr. Daniel Amen gives his 6 alternatives to sleep medication that will have you sleeping through the night and waking up feeling refreshed.
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[@PebbleBeachLife]

Came here to tell you your advice works. I stopped coffee after 2pm, switch my phone off at 7, I drink hot milk before bed time and a few other rituals, and after years and years of severe Insomnia I finally managed to sleep. Thank you.

[@pungr]

If only...

[@sl4983]

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[@sl4983]

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[@musicallife3981]

What other rituals

[@nikhilramabadran2959]

Whatever he's prescribed, I hope it isn't addictive. Because one must be able to sleep naturally.

[@wendyengel3879]

Thank you Dr. Amen. This was great. blessings

[@patwagner9308]

We enjoy these casual talks very much! And ! I ordered 2 copies of Time for Bed, Sleepyhead! One is for our 2 1/2 yr. old adorable great-nephew, James...& one is for us !

[@robertrogers4094]

Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Go and order www.healthcareshopy.com/buy-ambian-onaline/

[@wilfredoortiz4038]

beautiful advice. I do have to say that the part of the nightmares and changing the outcome by writing it down. Now that is a game changer. Thank you very much doctor

[@beatriz-pt4zj]

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[@natalieross2343]

Thank you so much for your feedback.

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Hey Doc - thx for all you bring to this arena! And, please consider tilting your phone on its side (landscape mode) so your presentations will post in the wider view…

[@loleki737]

Thank you so much, sir!

[@sandymaydwell4388]

Thank you for publishing this. I'm worried about my daughter who has had night terrors since birth, she's 17 now, and very sleep deprived. I've been going down the list of what I hear about. The only thing so far has been adding very high quality vitamins and GLA , and after listening to you, I'll be adding omega 3.

[@humanchoice729]

if u need medications text me on [e-mail]

[@robertrogers4094]

Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Go and order www.healthcareshopy.com/buy-ambian-onaline/

[@pipfox7834]

have you tried a good quality calcium/magnesium supplement before sleep? Most people are deficient in these minerals, they are very crucial for many biological processes in the body. I found my sleep issues (in my thirties )were resolved in a couple of days when rebalancing my body this way with quality minerals. Also, many of us are quite deficient in Vitamin C, this also helps with sleep. The RDA on the Vit C labels in no way compares to far higher levels consumed by healthy people who live naturally on fruit from wild forest areas (the studies have been done on this). These people experience none of the sleep problems common in the western, urbanised world.

[@ZainabAli-us2so]

Thank you very much...i hv got to know a lot of things which that had never been spoken before in so much detail..i always thought that i was an abnormal person when everyone in the house could sleep sound i was wide awake around the clock.Thanks for normalizing the ""sound sensitive ppl as "normal kind"...

[@tineeashmon9223]

I've been up sense 2:13 am and I found you. Great. I'm gonna try , put me to sleep

[@beatriz-pt4zj]

You can buy medicine online its help to remove chronic or human body pain and its easily available on our drugstore. Order Adderall : rehabilative.com

[@EIStudent]

Simply phenomenal information! Thank you!

[@geri9071]

you are so good at explaining everything !

[@victoriafrey6264]

Your a blessing

[@marynguyen6417]

So funny you said you read biochem books prior to bed, because I did the exact same thing as my way to fall into sleep. When I told my colleagues this, they looked at me as if I was weirdo :-)!

[@indranielkaduwa2676]

I.love u.Dr.From Sri Lanka.thank a lot.

[@colevandais]

Thank you

[@colevandais]

I've been told by my doctor I may have delayed sleep cycle disorder, but no test has been done. Is there a test one should have done before asuming? Does it make a difference? I always feel better and more able to work and focus at night and then I sleep in the morning. This works for me also because I'm a singer, but even as a child I felt this pattern in my brain, where I was more awake at night than durning the day.

[@filthycoffinfrankenstein6469]

Thank you for the video I am desperately searching for sleep he did such a great job! I don’t know what’s wrong with me but I have not been to sleep for real for a little over a month the Lunesta quit working and some days I have delirium from lack of sleep maybe I could see a Hipnosis. This is the second time this is happened in my life that first time is when I got put on the Lunesta tonight I am going to try 10 mg of Ambien. You stay safe and keep up your good work

[@e-pharma9293]

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[@pipfox7834]

have you tried a good quality calcium/magnesium supplement before sleep? Most people are deficient in these minerals, they are very crucial for many biological processes in the body. I found my sleep issues (in my thirties )were resolved in a couple of days when rebalancing my body this way with quality minerals. Also, many of us are quite deficient in Vitamin C, this also helps with sleep. The RDA on the Vit C labels in no way compares to far higher levels consumed by healthy people who live naturally on fruit from wild forest areas (the studies have been done on this). These people experience none of the sleep problems common in the western, urbanised world.

[@maxperry7820]

Have you found anything that works good for you? I am out of lunesta and get get another script for a few weeks, I need something over the counter that works good

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Taper down.

[@basitshah3394]

Loved it... Thank u dr.Amen

[@helenamartin977]

Much useful advise from a realexpert. Thank yòu so much.

[@Sandra-lb5pu]

Thanks so much for addressing perimenopause.

[@GagaDebbie]

Thank you❤

[@gardensamurai]

Thank you!

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

I have been suffering from severe insomnia since October last year. Sometimes I had 3-4 nights without any sleep at all. As you can imagine it turned me into a zombie. I developed major depression. I lost job, relationships, anything. Tips like relax, have a hot shower or some sport before bed were like a joke for me. I needed heavy stuff. Thanks to ambien I can sleep.

[@humanchoice729]

if u need medications text me on [e-mail]

[@jeffreym68]

I had the same experience, but ambien didn't help. I'm still stuck in this hell afternoons 10 years. Doctors have no answers. Did enjoy my visit to the AMEN clinic, though.

[@robertrogers4094]

Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Go and order www.healthcareshopy.com/buy-ambian-onaline/

[@pipfox7834]

@@jeffreym68 have you tried a good quality calcium/magnesium supplement before sleep? Most people are deficient in these minerals, they are very crucial for many biological processes in the body. I found my sleep issues (in my thirties )were resolved in a couple of days when rebalancing my body this way with quality minerals. Also, many of us are quite deficient in Vitamin C, this also helps with sleep. The RDA on the Vit C labels in no way compares to far higher levels consumed by healthy people who live naturally on fruit from wild forest areas (the studies have been done on this). These people experience none of the sleep problems common in the western, urbanised world.

[@sl4983]

Stanley, AMEN!!!!

[@melodiousaddiction4189]

I have been using a over the counter sleep med and have found that when I choose not to use it, my sleep is much more recuperating if I actually sleep but I can't count on sleeping better, get intermittent. I tend to wake up and think too much. The one thing I do find with the sleep med is I have IBS and disruption in my digestive system, even after following a healthy diet. I wonder if sleep meds (docylamine) have ever been implicated in colon cancer because I am certain it's very harsh for the intestines. If I skip the sleep med, my system is happy again, even though my sleep might have been really scant. Thank you for offering free, wise advice during such a weird time for us all. I plan to try your ideas. Bless you!

[@e-pharma9293]

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[@rose4490]

I've only taken Ambien for relatively short periods of time during a major crisis. I've tended to just quit taking it out of frustration, because it makes me feel like I don't dream at all, and that freaks me out. Whenever I feel like I don't dream I just start to feel hopeless, and nihilistic.

[@m4ru303]

damn , you soo faahaahackin s7up1d. You can’t dream on sleeping pills /weed(if you smoke once a week/month ya cool)

[@TuftyMeadows]

I wanted to know what you would say about valerian and diphenhydramine as sleep aids?

[@randygreen6652]

Definitely unleashed!.. not that its ever been a secret

[@lesliewilson5012]

What form of magnesium and how much per day?

[@theriawilliams818]

I need to get back on my ambien

[@sl4983]

I just want my ambien please. So I can sleep. And my insurance covers it.

[@rodsimonson9175]

Hi doc, thanks for the video. Im am just starting my zopiclone taper. Hopefully i get off this awful stuff.

[@user-mm8zt1zd2h]

How did you taper it? I take7.5mg and halved them starting tonight.

[@rodsimonson9175]

I'm going slow. Only at 3/4 so far

[@Angiehere-1]

I have a general anxiety. I take Neuro Magnesium and Tryptophan. This works for me. I have Ambien as a backup but I try not to take it.

[@eulabergado6927]

Hello, my teenage son has insomnia. Would you be able to recommend the brand that you are using? Thank you so much. I am hoping this will work for him. Take care.

[@finnjuniperdenaro]

Chamomile Tea and Valerian Root too.They work well.

[@luz7496]

Dr. Amen, I love you both and I love salmon! God bless

[@user-vz7bh1wn6c]

Dr amén explain me about Remeron is that same as you mentioned others could respond

[@user-vz7bh1wn6c]

Dr Amén could you respond about Remeron thanks

[@jpmcfluffies9451]

This is for people who have mild insomnia. I have had chronic psychophysiological insomnia and have had it for over 10 years. Have tried every single sleep hygiene recommendation to NO effect. Have also tried up to 15 different medications from a variety of categories which have all stopped working. My next and final option is tricyclics. My insurance won't cover TMS or ECT. I am out of options.

[@pipfox7834]

@Jessica P Mello have you tried a good quality calcium/magnesium supplement before sleep? Most people are deficient in these minerals, they are very crucial for many biological processes in the body. Women can be most vulnerable to these deficiencies, due to their different biological processes. I found my sleep issues (in my thirties )were resolved in a couple of days when rebalancing my body this way with quality minerals. Also, many of us are quite deficient in Vitamin C, this also helps with sleep. The RDA on the Vit C labels in no way compares to far higher levels consumed by healthy people who live naturally on fruit from wild forest areas (the studies have been done on this). These people experience none of the sleep problems common in the western, urbanised world. Google Pub Med Central to find Vitamin C studies there if you want to find the science behind all this... All the techniques in the video above are good. I would also suggest breathing techniques to slow the mind down, before sleep. These can be found online (try Dr Mercola or Edgar Cayce websites for links to helpful sites here). Being conscious of what you do during the day to promote sleep at night is a very good way to approach the whole problem (for example, the no coffee after three p.m and no or reduced alcohol advice given above).

[@jpmcfluffies9451]

@@pipfox7834 Thank you for taking the time to write this. Unfortunately I do use a magnesium supplement along with Vitamin C and D, Omega 3 (mostly EPA), B Complex, and a Probiotic. Thank you though :)

[@shilohm6558]

@@jpmcfluffies9451 I've been a hardcore insomniac for most of my life, and the ONLY drug that works is 50 to 100 mg of Seroquel. But you'll gain weight!!! I stayed on it, because I was DESPERATE for sleep, and decided weight gain wasn't as important as sleep. I'm now starting to question my rationality, but at least I am sleeping 7 hrs a night. Hope it helped to some degree. Good luck. Insomnia is AWFUL!!!!

[@jpmcfluffies9451]

@@shilohm6558 I've been on Seroquel for close to 10 years and it worked well up until 2 years ago. I did gain weight, but I've been on worse medications for weight gain (Mirtazapine, Amitriptyline), so at this point I would take my chances if I found anything that would help. I'm still searching. Glad you have found relief on it

[@Linzieleefreewald]

Whatever you do, don’t get on ambien.

[@donaldgarvin9885]

What do you do if you work graveyard shift 5 nights a week for 45 years

[@marykeenan2669]

Where can I get "put me to sleep"?Can I get it on Amazon from you?So glad I found you tonight since I took no ambient tonight and will be awake all night.

[@AmenClinic]

Here is a link: brainmd.com/put-me-to-sleep

[@robertrogers4094]

Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Go and order www.healthcareshopy.com/buy-ambian-onaline/

[@musicallife3981]

@@AmenClinic not available..

[@richardgillette5759]

Unless you're an idiot that abuses it, Ambien is a wonderful medication that has improved many lives.

[@Magar6]

True. Also, medications like Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta may have no negative effect on stage 3 and 4 sleep. In fact, in studies Sonata was shown to increase stages 3 and 4.

[@ddstanfield9259]

I take 10mg and it puts me to sleep but with in 2 hours I’m awake, I haven’t found anything that works long term through the night

[@Magar6]

@@ddstanfield9259 Have you tried the modified release version?

[@richardgillette5759]

@@ddstanfield9259 it only lasts 2 hours, try an extended relief version

[@sl4983]

Exactly. I think this is total bs.

[@yunhee93]

What do you think about remoron?

[@ioiaxopanel3652]

I was prescribed remeron 45 mg for insomnia and depression but it only worked for a single day and lost its sedating effect right after. I had no trouble getting off it and it made me eat more than usual. My psychiatrist has now switched me over to quetiapine, an anti psychotic which he says is far more sedating than remeron.

[@andreawood7140]

@@ioiaxopanel3652 hey! I don’t know if you ever got this figured out, but remeron (mirtazapine) is really only helpful in lower doses (7.5-15mg) . At higher speeds, such as 45, it has more antidepressant effects. It is kind of backwards how that works , but just something to be aware of ! Keep in mind I’m not a liscenced health care professional. But I would be aware if a Dr is prescribing you something at a dose it was not intended for .

[@tchopra4886]

Thank you so much for sharing this information!! I have a question does CBD or Hemp oil helps with insomnia?

[@LaneCodeRedCarnivore]

my roomate who is 76 uses cannabis to sleep , she smokes it.

[@funnow7074]

Yes, but it ruins your brain in ways that are visible on a brain scan. In another video, Dr. Amen shows a picture of a scan of someone who uses CBT versus a healthy scan.

[@deborahwade7412]

Back in 2008/2009 Doctor Sponaugle and I did a ABC Documentary and he sent me to your Clinic for Brain Spect Scans. I have ADHD/ OCD, Anxiety, and Chronic Insomnia. I am sleep deprived and would welcome any suggestions you may have to help me sleep.

[@sl4983]

Have you tried Ambien?

[@wilfredoortiz4038]

Dr what do you think about Benadryl to sleep my wife uses it and she falls pleasantly to sleep. Although I've tried it it doesn't work

[@paulkelly1162]

Unfortunately, benadryl appears to interfere with sleep quality. It also can lead to physical dependence and addiction if use is prolonged. There is also some evidence that long-term use results in serious neurotoxicity. That said, for many people, it is a safe and effective sleep aid for *short term* use. Magnesium, melatonin, valerian, glycine, lemon balm, and lavender-silexan all appear well tolerated, safe, and reasonably effective. If those don't work, then you're best speaking to your doctor and should consider behavioral interventions.

[@wilfredoortiz4038]

@@paulkelly1162 thank you very much for that information.I'll bring that to my wife's attention maybe we can look for an occasional alternative. 👍

[@funnow7074]

Benedrill has been associated with memory problems, concentration and learning problems. I won't touch it.

[@MisTerri007]

Do you ever do a live video??

[@maureengannaway8635]

Dr. A how did u brine the salmon.. I love it, but it doesn't come out good. When my son makes it I enjoy the meal.

[@basheerahmed9018]

Dr.Amen regarding nightshifts😭 what should i do? i come back next day super anxious and cant get sleep and just sleep for 2-3 hours😪😪

[@humanchoice729]

if u need medications text me on [e-mail]

[@colevandais]

I used to get night terrors and used Aspen from the Bach flower remedies range. That worked for me

[@larainyday964]

Yeah, he offered no tips for shift work. I work 10 pm - 6 am, can't get to bed til 7 am when most ppl are getting up.

[@daiken322]

Dr. Amen, how are your parents doing now?

[@user-wz9pu7ty9z]

What r alternative medications for insomnia??

[@jeffreym68]

Will talk to the doctor about progesterone. Is it still effective even 10 years after menopause?

[@robertalust5466]

I’ve taken progesterone Careful it makes migraines worse or just regular headaches for those who don’t get migraines…and it made me more depressed

[@robertalust5466]

How do you deal with the side effects of progesterone? Like increasing migraines, depression..weight gain?

[@valeriahamilton8741]

I also have side effects from it, even very low dosages, mainly depression, anxiety and more problems with insomnia. Doctors have a hard time understanding it because it's so good for every woman. Testosterone helps me a bit with insomnia and anxiety believe you or not.

[@jeanettejarmon]

Praying. Talking with God. Listening. Give all those troubles to Him and trust Him to take care of the troubles. Love God because He first loved you. But you can have peace. And leave your phone in the other room.

[@karine8738]

So please pray for me for insomnia depression anxiety please... Thanks xx

[@Bigdcub1975]

Praying is not going to change anything when it comes to this. My mother in law used to pray everyday for her hip to get better. Only by actually going to the Dr and getting hip surgery did things get better. God can only help those who help themselves...facts.

[@robertalust5466]

What would you suggest for atheists?

[@athomeskincare8346]

God is good.I love God first because God first loved me .I resist bad thoughts .❤️✝️🙏

[@athomeskincare8346]

God is good.I love God first because God first loved me .I resist bad thoughts .❤️✝️🙏

[@Fernando122067]

you mention Trazodone but didn't expand . Can you please expand on Trazodone please

[@marinarochelle5176]

I just tried your supplement for the firdt time. It's like someone turning the light on in a dark room.

[@sl4983]

??

[@miriambochenek9083]

Hi How to get off of invega sustena 117 mg injection...and do you have any alternatives to it Please let me know Please it is very important to someobody who is loosing his normal life over it. Thank you

[@MisTerri007]

DO YOU COUNCIL ONE ON ONE

[@hoffy1003]

I'm trying to come off Ambien 10mg. so far I'm at 1/2 tablet for about a month. I'm going to 1/4 tablet for a a couple of weeks. Should that be O.K? I have been on and off for about 5 years. mostly I'm at 1/2 tablet at night. It's time to end the Ambien.

[@Linzieleefreewald]

How did you get to the point of only taking one half? I take 10 mg too ans whenever I try to cut it in half it does NOT work:(

[@hoffy1003]

@@Linzieleefreewald You may not feel it, but it's there in your system. If you've taken the 10mg for a long while, you won't feel drowsy or that it's working. So, yeah you might have to go through a few bad nights to get off of it. You're titrating to a lower dose. You're trying to come off of it. Just don't come off of it abruptly. Do it gradually. It'll work after you adjust but you'll have to lower it again. Eventually I'll lower the dose to 1/4 tablet every night for maybe 2 weeks and then I'm stopping. If I can't sleep, I'll deal with that naturally, or in a safer way. Ambien must be stopped after a short while. No sleeping pill is meant to be taken regularly. Except maybe natural remedies but even some like Melatonin should be discontinued after some time. Speak with your doctor to let him or her know you need to stop. There are safer solutions. Don't do this abruptly. All the while introducing natural methods. Effectiveness is not measured by how "drowsy" or "high" you feel. Natural methods don't give you that so people think they just can't work. They CAN be helpful.

[@cannoli36]

Can Magnesium be taken with Parnate, an MAOI?

[@nsfw4832]

Yes

[@terimorin2111]

So many doctors prescribe Vyvance to high schoolers for ADHD. What is natural vitamin that would be better?

[@adonnaprice6028]

Magnolia bark

[@tymac3306]

It takes..or took me 2 months to finally get a full night sleep after stopping my zopiclone 7.5mg dose. No joke.

[@bredenis5]

The fact that many of the sleep aids are administered chronically has nothing to do with pharmaceutical companies designing a drug that will require chronic versus acute use. Give me a break. It’s just a consequence of the fact that insomnia is typically a chronic condition and most of the drugs that treat it undergo tachyphylaxis which requires chronic use and does escalation. It’s a function of the pharmacodynamic mechanism of action.

[@Angiehere-1]

I like Ambien. I’ve tried several other natural methods to sleep and they do not work.

[@alcy0ne1]

I wonder if anyone has any experience helping someone with Alzheimer’s sleep through the night - or at least for a solid chunk of time? My parent in a dementia unit is being cycled through various psych meds for agitation and fractured sleep, and nothing seems to work - not citalopram, risperidone, zyprexa, trazodone or mirtazapine... now they’ve been prescribed Ativan but I’m scared.

[@sl4983]

No Ambien?

[@7574sandra]

I get anxiety watching clips like this when the sides are blurred out whats the point why

[@colevandais]

It seems because the camera was turned the wrong way when he filmed, so then he blurred the sides, otherwise it would just look white only. I just appreciate that he wants to help, even if he wasn't aware that he technically could have filmed correctly if he turned the camera the other way. Just so grateful for Dr. Daniel Amen sharing his knowledge and expertise in the field of Insomnia and what may work to get some sleep. That's all I need right now 😎

[@chocolatemilk9821]

I got anxious reading ur comment

[@jennyh.2381]

My doctors have been giving me Seroquel to help me sleep for 16 years now and I really don’t want to take them anymore but I can’t fall asleep without them.

[@Tilr701]

Hi Jenny I am also in seroquel for 17 years.

[@sl4983]

At least you're Drs willing to prescribe it.

[@pilarkrol]

Me too 17 years on it, not a nice feeling. Always tired in the morning!

[@Joy-kr7iw]

I was on Zolpidem (Ambien) for over 10 years. Psych just put me on Seroquil several weeks ago. I feel I've just traded one thing for another to sleep!

[@larainyday964]

So he said "shift work" and listed off shift work jobs but did not offer a solution. Magnesium doesn't work. Ambien is a miracle sleep drug.

[@robertalust5466]

What about sleeping with really bad migraines?

[@Proemed44G]

U need to treat your migraines

[@robertalust5466]

@@Proemed44G lol I’ve tried everything…I’m still trying to figure that out Lifestyle is on point except maybe over doing it Zomig works but it stops when you over use it..and makes things worse Tricyclic antidepressants as a preventative work but cause crazy side effects.. So I wish I could

[@Proemed44G]

@@robertalust5466 There are lots of ways to treat migraines. Some drugs prevent migraines like topiramate. There are GABA drugs to that can stop or lessen migraines... Truth is if you are getting migraines more than a few times per month (thats kind of a lot) its time to see a neurologist who can diagnosis your exact reason... because its sounds like your suffering too much from this...

[@wylde1690]

what if they're not bad thought, but just excessive thoughts. ive tried this method but the thoughts drown out my positivity

[@kimmimcknight3417]

Rotflol @ "...do NOT read Dean Koontz...before bed." 😂🤣😂🤣

[@symbolistartist]

Pill shaming has to stop. Some of us have glutamate disorders and so GABA is in short supply. Zopiclone helps me enormously and it still does even after twenty two years. In addition, I have refractory restless legs syndrome. For this I have to take a low dose opioid. To counter some of the wakefulness caused by the opioid, many actually need to take Zopiclone also. Insomnia is a complex disease and I’m sick of all the patronising bs about sleep hygiene. We’re not robots. I have given up on worrying about whether I use my bed ‘too much’ because I’m ill and I don’t have a choice. And I have nothing but positive feelings about my bed and my ‘associations’ have not changed my sleep disorder in one way or another. In fact, I sleep better now because of the medication. It doesn’t mean I actually tolerate the opioid very well but there is nothing else for me now. Stop with all this insomnia shaming nonsense! Doctors like this have no idea and they don’t give a toss about the devastating effects of sleep deprivation.

[@symbolistartist]

Just to add, I won’t be watching anymore videos by this doctor, bye bye.

[@Shannon_Robbie]

Also getting morning light and evening light into your eyes can help to regulate hormones that control our circadian rhythms.

[@suzysanders6267]

I tried all you said and nothing works. I’m 75 and going crazy. I’m hot all the time so I’ll ask my dr about trams on. I don’t see any of those listed, I’ve tried melatonin 2 10 mg 5htp-

[@Proemed44G]

Have you ever been on sleep medication ?

[@gif24gt60]

What about saunas, infrared red light, green light therapies?

[@marykeenan2669]

Can I take melatonin to help me wean off ambient which my doctor prescribed 16 years ago and now is cutting back from 30 a month to 26.I only take 5 mg.I am 84.Ambient has been very good for me.I sleep at least 6-7 hours.

[@dspitze]

Try cutting the pills and see if you can stretch them out the full 30 days. See if you can get to sleep with half of one

[@samanthafigueroa2828]

Thank you, Dr. Daniel, for sharing such important information. Since my husband died 25 years ago (he died very young), I've been under antidepressants and have tried all the sleeping pills you mentioned. I don't smoke, drink, consume caffeine or take illegal drugs, but I suffer from depression and severe insomnia. Ambien stopped working for me after 3 years of taking it. At the moment I'm under Klonopin, 800mg. of Seroquel and Zaleplon and I still don't sleep well. I'm going to try some of the supplements and tips you mentioned. Thank you very much. God bless you!!!

[@01HILARYKEEGAN]

Magnesium L Threonate - please Google it. Changed my life!!

[@humanchoice729]

if u need medications text me on [e-mail]

[@jpmcfluffies9451]

Wow 800mg of Klonopin, that is an incredible amount. How are you doing now? I had to get off the Klonopin because I had some awful side effects after a period of time. Are you taking anything now that helps you? I have been on upwards of 15 different medications, and now grasping at straws for sleep now.

[@samanthafigueroa2828]

Hi Jessica, I made a mistake I take 3mg of Klonopin daily. 20mg. of Zaleplon and 800mg of Seroquel. It is a nightmare. I'm very anxious and depressed especially at this time we are facing. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for replying.

[@nicolesmith-mf7ng]

I’m trying to not take ambien unless I have too; however I’ve been prescribed them for over 10 years. I also had clonopin prescribed for over 12 years; this was the worst withdrawal I’d ever had. Please don’t take it if you don’t have too. Once you stop taking, like a rubber band your anxiety will snap back with a vengeance!!!! Please speak with your physician about weaning and decreasing your usage. Good luck and god speed

[@janmartell9792]

Five parts honey to one part h good sea salt. It works. At night put a bit under your tongue.

[@pungr]

Spoken like a man who's never experienced insomnia.

[@voggvogg]

Exactly. It would be better if doctors were honest and just said, "We really don't know why people have chronic insomnia!" By the way, you can't cut an Ambien ER in half.

[@ZainabAli-us2so]

23.30 he mentioned what he took

[@noracoyle4988]

I'm taking sleep meds for 20 years, have insomnia most of my life it's HORRIBLE.

[@sl4983]

@@voggvogg Of course your can cut it in half. You can even cut it in fourths.

[@voggvogg]

@@sl4983 Yes, technically you can cut it; but then it would be extended release.

[@garysimone4977]

good pts but how stop reaceing thaughts,,,,

[@tineeashmon9223]

Interrupt the thoughts , by reading, to yourself or out loud. And like he said write the thoughts down. Practice meditation

[@Linzieleefreewald]

Please reply to this. I have been on ambien for about 5-7 years, I am 23 and now having the worst dizzy head all day every day as of a week ago. I really need hope in knowing it is possible for me to get off of ambien. I’ve tried not taking it and panicked all night I almost checked myself into a mental hospital. Please help me.

[@AmenClinic]

Hello Linzie Lee, thank you for reaching out. For information about a consultation or evaluation with an Amen Clinics physician, please contact our Care Coordinators here: www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/

[@vikrambansal1375]

How are you doing now ?

[@daitchieboyd4344]

What if there is nothing to write down what if you don't have nothing positive going on in your life? What if there is nothing to stop you from having a good night's sleep... Which there is a lot to deal with my mom not having a good night's sleep because my mom has to do a deal with a lot from my brother and my other brother and my stupid ass from doing stupid things.

[@melodiousaddiction4189]

You are actually supposed to write down the bad thoughts. Then ideas on what you can do about them and what is beyond your control.

[@Starleigh777]

I'm watching your video due to taking Trazedone which is causing me shortness of breath and chest pain and negative thought loops! It's the only thing that helps me sleep but now I'm laboring for air so going to taper off and just ordered your put me to sleep. Can I use that w ashwaganda?

[@adonnaprice6028]

Trazadone is chit

[@Starleigh777]

@@adonnaprice6028 100 percent!

[@dannyr313]

Trazadone is a joke it only dries out your mouth and sinuses making it hard to breathe let alone sleep

[@lovebug2662]

Are you serious. See that's the difference between book smart and actually know what people are going through. Anyone with serious insomnia knows that none of the things you suggested actually help.

[@Proemed44G]

Oh U R smart and pretty!

[@sl4983]

Oh you're one of those.

[@MyTubeSVp]

A seventh is watching this video. 😊

[@sgtjoker5195]

This guy is irritating. Just take the fucking ambien if you need it.

[@Lindsey_Lockwood]

This CBT stuff doesn't work on severe insomnia due to chronic pain. If I pay 200$ for for one more CBT reco I'm gunna lose it lol

[@zarenjacinto3393]

They thought CBT work all the time. however, in my case it is not working

[@Lindsey_Lockwood]

@@zarenjacinto3393 suggesting CBT for severe insomnia is the equivalent of every doctor telling you that excercising more, losing weight, and improving your diet is the "cure" for any condition. It's lazy medicine and unfortunately people still pay big bucks to these modern day snake oil salesmen.

[@debbiechadwick861]

What you are saying sounds like CBT and sleep hygiene.

[@dianelindenberger6941]

my doctor put me on klonopin for sleep and anxiety......now what do i do......? what do you think of Lexapro......I am afraid to take it?

[@emad7540]

My doctor put me on 2mg of Klonopin too for insomnia,how many mgs do you take for sleep?

[@dianelindenberger6941]

@@emad7540 about 1 and 1/2 mg....and I have constipation and diarheea (spelling) too.....and then sometimes the klonopin doesn't work......how long have you been on it and why are you not sleeping.....one year ago I could sleep and then it just stopped....and now I cannot sleep naturally......if I lay down I cannot sleep and I refuse to take an antidepressant .....what else have you taken....?????? All of the things that Dr. Amen suggests DO NOT WORK.....

[@emad7540]

Diane lindenberger I have no idea why I can’t sleep it started a year ago, I also can’t sleep naturally, I take 0.5 of Klonopin and 25 of remeron I keep waking up multiple times at night, I feel so sad and depressed during the day because I can’t sleep naturally like other people

[@dianelindenberger6941]

@@emad7540 Have you seen a doctor ....where do you live.....?......and how old are you because as we get older it is harder to sleep......

[@emad7540]

Diane lindenberger i have seen tens of doctors ,I live in kurdistan ,I’m only 36 years old

[@sherrymathison6662]

I heard a light protein snack before bed can help with staying asleep. So not even that?

[@christineandcarlmilitz2883]

My patient I take care of takes lorazapan to sleep

[@Angiehere-1]

My doctor doesn’t want me to take progesterone. She says it can cause blood clots.

[@robertalust5466]

It makes my migraines worse too Progesterone has some very bad side effects

[@leeroquemore8713]

What is it look like his head is photo shop on the body? Talk about tripping😆

[@tonimcdaniel9110]

Be nice.He is helping us.We are too critical of each other.Loving kindness.God Bless you.🙏🏾💕🌹

[@bobobrien8968]

I had to speed this up x 1.5 or I was going to fall asleep. Oh,, I get it..,

[@Shannon_Robbie]

What about CBD? The non psychotropic part of marijuana.

[@SandyGsKitchen]

What can one do if they’ve been on ambien for several years and want to sleep and want to come off? I’ve tried melatoni and L theanine, etc and cannot fall asleep.

[@humanchoice729]

if u need medications text me on [e-mail]

[@IronCypher]

Red kratom and benadryl.

[@alejandroespitia2732]

How long you been in Ambien?

[@ruwi5683]

25:00

[@ruwi5683]

21:00

[@dianelindenberger6941]

I am 76 and doctor put me on klonopin for sleep .....now he is weaning me off and wants me to take Benadryl one night and melatonin the next and I don't think this is healthy....I have tried Trazodone and it does not work for sleep......I give up......what can I take to let me sleep...???I wish you could reach in my brain and push a button to turn my sleep on again.....would bio-identical hormones help?

[@humanchoice729]

if u need medications text me on [e-mail]

[@robertrogers4094]

Zolpidem is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Go and order www.healthcareshopy.com/buy-ambian-onaline/

[@e-pharma9293]

www.pharmashrub.com/product-page/zolpidem-10-mg-ambien

[@eileendoherty2836]

Hi Diane I am reading this nov 29 so relate r u still taking klonopin I take lunesta mirtazapine scared I’m so depressed🙏🤗❤️

[@dianelindenberger6941]

@@eileendoherty2836 Yes, I am still taking klonopin and it is wrecking my brain and nervous system...I wonder if I should take celexa for sleep or Lexapro but I have heard bad things about them

[@kathyrespass3127]

I hear you talk about science, praying, and new age...not sure what you believe but it sounds contradictive...please clarify what you do believe

[@sintheeahe4338]

❤

[@ruwi5683]

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