Trouble Sleeping, anyone else??

[JM1064]

Recently have had trouble sleeping. I used to use med. marijuana but I just got accepted into nursing school and will be drug tested and even legal marijuana is prohibited. It’s very hard for me to go to sleep, in fact, I’m so anxious about being able to fall asleep it makes it worse like an endless cycle! Seems like the only decent sleep I can get is when I have been out drinking with friends, or take NyQuil with a cold etc. Has anyone tried melatonin or does anyone have another recommendation? I’m going to have to start getting up at 6 for clinicals and need decent sleep.

[Michael8072]

Hi. I've always been curious about the med marijuana and drug testing. I feel like if its med and you need it drug test should t really be valid. Unless your using it during work. Then I get it.

My parents got me this device called dodow on Amazon. I haven't used it a ton but on nights I'm having trouble sleeping I've used it and have fallen asleep relatively quickly. Basically it emits a light circle on the ceiling and you just focus stare and breath as the circle expands take a deep breath in and as it shrinks exhale out. Kinda like meditation I guess. I forget how much it was but might be something to look into.

Good luck with school and hope you find something to help you sleep! I know how not being able to sleep is and it sucks.

[JM1064 in reply to Michael8072]

Yes!! I’ve become very passionate about that issue. I’ve always wondered why people try and control things that don’t affect them. I would be using it at night, in my room all by myself after dinner, not driving, not on the clock, not in public etc. what’s the big deal you know? Haha.

But anyway, I’ve never heard of that! Going to look into it now! Thanks so much for the unique advice and it helps knowing I’m not the only one struggling.

[Michael8072 in reply to JM1064]

Totally. I know I don't see the big deal in it!! My pleasure I like to help when I can!! Let me know how things go with school and the sleeping!! And anytime you need to vent I'm pretty good at listening.

[Michael8072 in reply to JM1064]

How are you doing?

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Hi. I need Ambien to sleep, and if my anxiety is really high I need some Xanax too

[JS1981]

I’ve tried melatonin and it didn’t do anything for me. I also can’t use marijuana due to drug test for work. I’ve been taking trazodone for about a year now and it works great for me. Good luck finding your sleep aid.