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ThunderChickenVa · 02-02-2010, 11:28 AM

Growth hormone is released during sleep, so it's definately imperative to get enough rest. Personally I've found that taking ZMA about an hour before bedtime greatly improves the quality of my sleep, it might be worth giving it a shot.

MC · 02-02-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 170lbFat

Well, I asked him about medication and if he could recommend anything. But since I am still a student and go to the gym often, he said healthy natural sleep in the best way to go. He also SERIOUSLY recommended against sleeping medications because of something ... I forgot :P

I can feel myself getting a little sleepy after working out, but I'm not at that "knocking out" stage yet. Hopefully this insomnia thing goes away soon, gotta get buff for the ladies :]

How are you staying up so long? Do you consume lots of caffeine? If so, I would cut as much of that out as you can.

I would try 2 Melatonin 30 minutes before you would like to fall asleep with the intentions of getting at least 7 hours (hopefully closer to 8).

Once you begin getting some rest, try to set a sleep schedule for yourself. Plan on going to bed at the same time and waking at the same time, regardless of if it is a weekday or weekend.

nsteck2345 · 02-04-2010, 12:48 AM

I've been an insomniac for years...infact I just got out of bed because I was tossing nad turning so much. I've tried Ambien, and the full spectrum of anti-depressants and still no sleep...I'm getting tired of it too. I work my ass off at the gym with either cardio or weights, there's no reason why I can't sleep and it's only getting worse. I feel your pain.

02-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
ThunderChickenVa Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Gender: Male Training Exp: 2-3 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: ThunderChickenVa's Gallery Posts: 683 Rep Power: 12	Growth hormone is released during sleep, so it's definately imperative to get enough rest. Personally I've found that taking ZMA about an hour before bedtime greatly improves the quality of my sleep, it might be worth giving it a shot. __________________ The Chicken

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02-04-2010, 12:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
nsteck2345 Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Gender: Male Training Exp: 6-12 Months Current Goal: Get Fit Photos: nsteck2345's Gallery Posts: 120 Rep Power: 5	I've been an insomniac for years...infact I just got out of bed because I was tossing nad turning so much. I've tried Ambien, and the full spectrum of anti-depressants and still no sleep...I'm getting tired of it too. I work my ass off at the gym with either cardio or weights, there's no reason why I can't sleep and it's only getting worse. I feel your pain.