I need sleep

[RagingRandy]

So I changed up my routine and am working out heavier and 4 days instead of 3 days a week. All that is going well. I just can't seem to get enough sleep. I always seem tired and sore. Right now I am lucky to get a solid 6 hours sleep. I seem to wake up at about 4-5am and then toss and turn until I eventually get up.

I know insomnia has been dealt with in other threads but I do not have a problem getting to sleep. The problem is that I can't stay asleep. Any pointers or supp suggestions would be great.

Currently I am running 500mg test\week. I have also just switched from Sust to Test E.

[kawikaratekid]

Try melatonin. It helps to induce a deeper sleep. I use it nights I know I'm only going to get six hours or if I haven't been sleeping well.

[theboss]

go to walmart and buy 'travel tabs'......basically gravol

[Mr Ontario]

Melatonin I find only works for a short period of time, so in essence you need to take something when you find yourself waking up. So maybe a smaller dose of Melatonin when your waking up?

[RagingRandy]

I just got some Melatonin. My local health food store which is notoriously expensive had Naka on for $5 a bottle (3mg x 90). If it works I will go buy their remaining stock. I will try it out this week and post my results. I will be in Cuba next week and often have sleep issues while there. I will take some with me and see if it helps.

[Mr Ontario]

Sub lingual is better.... I use these one....

http://www.jamiesonlabs.com/en/products/supplements_details.aspx?UPCCode=4875&GroupID=53

[RagingRandy]

I think mine are tabs. But because I am using them to keep me asleep as opposed to helping me get to sleep, I figure the slower absorption will be better.

[monkey]

Hump your girlfriend when you wake up... That should put you back to sleep....:yeah

[RagingRandy]

My wife lives in Cuba. I do have to sleep at some point.

[Mr Ontario]

He has phone sex :)


My wife lives in Cuba. I do have to sleep at some point.

[RagingRandy]

Phone sex to Cuba is an expensive proposition. Bell charges $1.80\min.

[bigtavi8]

def try melatonin good call. I had probs falling asleep and staying asleep now got melatonin and take 2-3 of those 3mg pills and im decent for the night. Its not perfect but it helps..

[warlock]

When I took Melatonin I had vivid nihgtmares.

GABA is much better for me.

[JonnyO]

Hemotropin from Nutrabolics is a good supplement and works well for a good nights sleep.

[St]

5-HTP 100mg.Melatonin works best when the sun is out from spring to fall,so you can try that out 3-5mg before bed.

[whiteknight]

As mentioned 5-HTP and melatonin is a good combo

Also 5HTP and valerian root does the trick for me...

[RagingRandy]

First night I took 6mg Melatonin and though I fell asleep much faster it did not keep me asleep. Actually, I was awake earlier than usual. I will add some 5htp to the mix and see what happens.

[theboss]

mmmmmmmmm..............travel tabs dude