mgrady3
Bluelighter
I'd not suggest coffee/espresso in the morning first thing for people; been there done that. I know it works well for some people but its harsh on your stomach and you can just as easily wind up co-dependent (some sleep aid at night and coffee immediately in the am).
Exercise is one thing that may seem counter intuitive in the morning but tis a good way to get your body and mind functioning quickly. I know some people's schedules can't fit this in but it helps a lot of people. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, staying hydrated, keeping a semi-normal sleep schedule, and avoiding excess of stimulants is a solid path towards better sleep but this in and of itself can't help everyone.
If you've got underlying issues with depression or anxiety there's only so much that a good diet and exercise can do (although maybe thats all some people need).
I have yet to find any drug or sleep aid that I found to whole heartedly improve the quality of sleep I get. Any number or combination of things (weed, benzos, alcohol, anti-histamines, remeron, trazadone, z-drugs, kava, melatonin, valerian, etc...) can knock me out but none of those, at least imo, improve the quality of sleep I get. Some help me sleep with the least bit of detriment to sleep quality but none really improve it. I guess if i had to pick anything I'd say melatonin was the least harmful but even with melatonin I don't really see my sleep improving.
I find clonazepam or temazepam, or both to help me the most. I've done what I can to keep my tolerance down and I don't feel that they are too detrimental to sleep quality so over all they are helping. Certainly not a long term solution but it works for the time being and I'm well aware and acting to control the issue of tolerance/addiction.
Exercise is one thing that may seem counter intuitive in the morning but tis a good way to get your body and mind functioning quickly. I know some people's schedules can't fit this in but it helps a lot of people. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, staying hydrated, keeping a semi-normal sleep schedule, and avoiding excess of stimulants is a solid path towards better sleep but this in and of itself can't help everyone.
If you've got underlying issues with depression or anxiety there's only so much that a good diet and exercise can do (although maybe thats all some people need).
I have yet to find any drug or sleep aid that I found to whole heartedly improve the quality of sleep I get. Any number or combination of things (weed, benzos, alcohol, anti-histamines, remeron, trazadone, z-drugs, kava, melatonin, valerian, etc...) can knock me out but none of those, at least imo, improve the quality of sleep I get. Some help me sleep with the least bit of detriment to sleep quality but none really improve it. I guess if i had to pick anything I'd say melatonin was the least harmful but even with melatonin I don't really see my sleep improving.
I find clonazepam or temazepam, or both to help me the most. I've done what I can to keep my tolerance down and I don't feel that they are too detrimental to sleep quality so over all they are helping. Certainly not a long term solution but it works for the time being and I'm well aware and acting to control the issue of tolerance/addiction.