I've got some (1mg). I usually forget that I have it. I can say that when I do remember to take it......It does help!
Thanks for the info!.......My friend in SC takes it (1mg) after her Dr. suggested it for her. I'm sure that she's been taking it longer than that. I'll have to ask her if she's still on it. As far as depressed mood goes as a side affect of prolonged use.......Well.....Not with her. As far as my current state of sleep issues, yeah......IDK? I think that my brain just can't "shut-down" enough to keep me sleeping the amount of time that I should be. I woke up in a panic, thinking it was 6:30am......and it was 5:30 .The suggested dosing is 0.3 to 0.5 mg. Dosing on this one has gotten kind of sloppy over the years, presumably because it's sold as a "supplement", but this is one of those situations where more isn't necessarily better.
Some people do get smacked upside the head drowsy the first night they take it, but then the second or third night... nothing. So they decide to double the dose and... It's not a sleeping pill. Doesn't work that way. It's a hormone - not a sedative - that impacts circadian rhythm and it takes time for you brain to adjust to an elevated level of the hormone.
My MD said 0.5 mg on a regular basis. And only for 60 days. Prolonged usage can go into overkill with a depressed mood state setting in and sleeping waaay too much. In your case, since it looks like insomnia, the extended release version is supposed to provide better results.
It worked for me to reset a bad case of insomnia but at the time no one told me to not take it for more than 60 days. That was a mistake. Into month four all I wanted to do was sleep. That's when I found out about the 60 day guideline. But hey, it's only a supplement so what can possibly be bad...
Good morning KevinMorning all (Yawn).......Let's roll out the truck!
Morning Kevin HMorning all (Yawn).......Let's roll out the truck!
Morning, pete67Good morning Kevin
Morning, RickajhoWhat are you doing up at this ungodly hour? Ungodly now that you have rejoined the work force, that is.
Morning, WSFGood morning corner
Morning, MarkGood morning corner family. Ditto on hoping you are doing ok, @Whiskey .
Good morning WW.Morning, Mark
Usually she is in here at night, but didn't see her last night.
Yup, me too. Prayers for her. Hopefully we will see her today.Good morning WW.
I know with the time difference between us, I haven't seen her on much, but to not see her in my notifications worries me.
Morning, Breazy_ComMorning everyone ! Off to work. See ya later.
Yep, we're praying for her, and family as well.Yup, me too. Prayers for her. Hopefully we will see her today.
Good morning Breazy.Morning everyone ! Off to work. See ya later.
Her family was in my head, but didn't get it into my messageYep, we're praying for her, and family as well.
It's ok, I knew what you were thinking.Her family was in my head, but didn't get it into my message
Thank you, MarkIt's ok, I knew what you were thinking.
See you later, WW. Have a great day.Welp, time for me to get out of here.
See ya later
Good morning Mark and everyoneGood morning corner family. Ditto on hoping you are doing ok, @Whiskey .
Good morning 2WWMorning, pete67
Hope you are not feeling the affects of yesterday.
Good morning WSFGood morning corner
Good morning MarkGood morning corner family. Ditto on hoping you are doing ok, @Whiskey .
Good morning Breazy Have a good day.Morning everyone ! Off to work. See ya later.
See ya later Be safe.Welp, time for me to get out of here.
See ya later
Be safe and good night. Rest well my friendOk guys, gonna run to the drug store and then crash for a while. I'll see you all later.
Good morning WhiskeyGood morning Mark and everyone
Yea, that SPAMMER posted about her I am a spammer ban me scam right after my good morning post.
I reported the post as spam but it usually takes a while to get the on duty mods attention
especially now that Whiskey is only a civie. Normally she's up and cracking her whip at that time of the morn.
Hope you had a good one
Good morning Pete Happy Star Wars Day, may the 4th be with youGood morning Whiskey
Nice, made me smileI think I missed this earlier.
Hopefully things will get better soon for you.
My shoulder is always available if you need it.
Stand firm in the knowledge that he is with the Father and in no more pain. So very sorry for your loss Whis.His suffering has ended, Thank you both and everyone for the thoughts and prayers
Morning, Rickajho
What were you doing up in the wee early morning? Hope you got some zzzzzzzzzzz's in.
I'm so sorry Whiskey.His suffering has ended, Thank you both and everyone for the thoughts and prayers
Good afternoon RickI've always been an early wee person. (Did that sound weird?)
Good afternoon Vapin Very nice.I'm so sorry Whiskey.
May G-D smile upon and protect you and yours.
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.
Let me come in -- I would be very still
Beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears can bring relief.
Let me come in -- I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.
Thank you sooooo much, The words are so meaningfulI'm so sorry Whiskey.
May G-D smile upon and protect you and yours.
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.
Let me come in -- I would be very still
Beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears can bring relief.
Let me come in -- I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.
Awww Thanks PeteWe are so very sorry. May the Lord hold you in his arms and comfort you and yours.
Thank youStand firm in the knowledge that he is with the Father and in no more pain. So very sorry for your loss Whis.