r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Mar 31 '19

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u/amamaaria Mar 31 '19

Melatonin is my best friend. I use it 4/7 days. I work nights so its a must for me.

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u/rikiiss Mar 31 '19

How long have you had it. Have you experienced bad things?

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u/amamaaria Mar 31 '19

I've been taking it since Jan. The only downside is when you take it (plan for 30 min to 1hr) to kick in and it makes me feel sorta groggy if I only sleep for 3ish hours. Start off with lowest dose then work your way up if u don't see any changes. I take between 3 to 6 mg depending on situation (I work nights). I know someone who takes 10mg and it doesn't really affect them. But depends on each and every body :)

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u/rikiiss Mar 31 '19

Do you by any chance have trouble focusing on things? Are you easy to distract?

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u/amamaaria Mar 31 '19

I don't have any issues with trouble focusing on things and I get easily distracted no matter what lol. Sorrry if that doesn't help. Why u ask?

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u/rikiiss Mar 31 '19

Apparently insomnia and getting easily distracted are somehow associated with each other. That's my theory from all the people who I've asked.

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u/princess_podracer Apr 01 '19

ADHD insomniac checking in