Apr
I’m 14 years old, and I often have a hard time sleeping. I don't want to get addicted to sleeping pills or anything, but is there anything mild like tylenol PM type of thing that’ll help me sleep? If not, are there any other ways that help people to sleep that can help me fall asleep?
Answer:
At a young age you don’t want to begin relying on medication to help you sleep.
I find the following do work.
Dont drink pop or anything containing caffeine before going to bed.
A few drops of lavender oil on your pillow can induce sleep.
Try drinking a chamomile tea before going to bed, you might not like it at first but will get used to it. It helps to relax the body.
It has also been stated that a banana before bed will help you to sleep, contrary to the fact that bananas are supposed to lay heavy on the stomach.
Dont try and sleep straight after studying as your mind is still 'ticking over'. You need to try and relax first, maybe read a book for a short while.
If you have any worries (which will cause sleep problems), you need to speak about them with a parent, as just getting it off your mind can relieve the stress.
Answer:
I wouldn't say that you get addicted to sleeping medication, because the health departments have been cracking down on addicting things in over-the-counter medicine like painkillers and such, at least in the US (not sure where you live).
It's more of a dependence, where you feel like you can't sleep without the pills. You could probably wean yourself off of it then, but the first few nights after you realize the dependence issues would probably be pretty difficult.
Overall, I think over-the-counter sleeping pills would be relatively safe, just make sure to only take them on and off, and to not become dependent on them.
Answer:
The active ingredient in tylenol PM is bendryl (the antihistimine) so you can get that (benedryl) and have the sleep agent without the tylenol that you dont need.
Or you could try Valerian capsules, or even sleepy time tea from celestial seasonings - at most grocers - those are all very mild sleep agents
Answer:
try reading in a dull light, that’ll make your eyes exhausted. try doing more physical exercise to tire you out, your body will want to rest. if nothing else works then consult your doctor, he will have some medication thats safe, if not then he’ll definatley have some advice for you!
Sweet Dreams! xxx