Posts by Ryan Harris11

Yeah, you could even just drink it right before bed once you're already tucked in. Just take it, lie down, and wait a little bit

You’ll feel like a whole new person. I guess if you just follow the instructions and don't overdo it,

Still awake? Let me know if you caught anything today

Honestly, you can just head to a local pharmacy or a drugstore in the morning, explain what’s going on, and they’ll give you something. I guess it doesn't work the same way for everyone, though. Plus, those pharmacists are usually really good at this stuff—probably more helpful than us regular folks

"So it’s not healthy for the body and could be addictive; I think synthetic pills should be the last resort if nothing else works."

Well, I'm not claiming they're healthy. And they can be addictive if you take them for an extended period. They're supposed to be used for no more than three weeks, though I suspect most people wouldn't even need that long. So, as long as you follow the instructions, there shouldn't be an issue. I was really just trying to point out that you can't get sleep aids without a prescription—you have to talk to a doctor first. All these herbal options are just ways to unwind, which wasn't really the point of my comment.
Besides, as much as I agree that it isn't great for the body, I find that argument a little funny considering how much stuff we all consume that isn't exactly good for us. And not getting enough sleep is pretty bad for the body, too. Just to be clear, I'm not trying to push anyone toward taking these pills (I'm still wide awake at this hour myself), I'm just sharing my thoughts.

If you're looking for actual sleeping pills, you'll need a prescription. I don't see why that would be an issue, though; your primary care doctor will probably prescribe them without much trouble if you just explain what you're going through. The over-the-counter stuff isn't quite as effective, although I guess they can help take the edge off and make it easier to wind down. For instance, there's Bonisan by Dietpharam which helps with insomnia (I think you might even find it at Walgreens). Or maybe some herbal tea like lemon balm or valerian... But for the real sleep meds, you'll definitely need a prescription.