[madubois63]

Krista - Glad you enjoyed the concert!! I'm taking my daughter to Manhattan tomorrow for a concert (Metrostation - Mylie Cyrus' brothers band). They are really good and I get yelled at for dancing (Mom, stop it. Your embarrassing me...).

Anyway, I go through sleeping problems periodically. Last week I stayed up 48 hours without a wink of sleep. It was really hard on my head. You've gotten a lot of good advise, so I may repeat some/ Try and eat you heavier meals midday, and eat lighter at night. A walk after wards can help clear your mind and help digest your meal. A warm cup of milk (with a tsp of sugar or a package of sweet and low if necessary) or an herbal tea may help. Avoid caffeine after dinner (chocolate, soda's, teas). I keep a bottle of lavender linen spray on my night stand and spray my pillows for a soothing relaxing atmosphere. And a body moisturizer (lavender or citrus) rub are all very helpful after a warm bath or shower. Comfoy cool pj's, the right temp in the room and the right number of blankets help. Keep the tv off. Relaxing/meditation music is good. My most IMPORTANT advice is to breath. Roll your shoulders back, stretch alittle and breath deep and slowly...Good luck!!

I have tried ambien CR (works okay for me), Ativan, and Melatonin (supplement). These are okay, but try taking care of your self and pampering first.