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Hi again. My sleep has been shot for over a week now and I'm starting to consider a sleeping aid. Preferably over the counter with minimal side effects. I get about two hours of sleep then wake up not being sleepy and it's freaking me out.

Any suggestions or a sleeping aid you've tried?

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I would recommend Night Nurse (the one in the blue packet) taken about half an hour before going to bed. They helped me so I hope they help you. Sue

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Clarita83 in reply toSusanMat

Hi Susan. Thank you for the suggestion but I haven't come across that brand here in Australia =)

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Icanbeathis2016

Im having the same issues with sleep. And I had come to the same conclusion as you and i was like i may need to try some type of sleep aid like an OTC too because i still did not want to result in sleeping medicines that the doc was trying to prescribe me. So i tried tylenol pm. It was ok. I wouldnt suggest taking two like it will say flr adults to take two. I took just one. It does linger in making you feel groggy the next day. But i tried it and i still from time to time when im having sleep problems take it.

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Clarita83 in reply toIcanbeathis2016

Hi Icanbreath2016. Thank you for your message. I find it wise to first try whatever is available outside of the Dr's office before relying on prescription but having said that, I am not against prescription either. I haven't tried Tylenol PM yet. But, I did find this natural tablet called Flordis ReDormin, a sleep aid. The reviews were high stars and the best part is that nobody has really reported side effects. Tried it last night and I slept 5 hours instead of 2. A little progress.

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Icanbeathis2016 in reply toClarita83

Ive never heard of that is it a nation wide thing or only where you're from?

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Clarita83 in reply toIcanbeathis2016

I live in Australia but read somewhere that it can be found in places worldwide- not sure what that means. I guess it would be a hit and miss sort of thing. I recently had someone recommend something to me that wasn't sold in my country. Sorry if this is the case!

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