I’ve already been convinced by gwern that melatonin is worth taking, but it’s prescription-only where I live. Still, you’ve given me a better sounding reason why I need it. I’m definitely going to ask for it the next time I see a doctor.
When I was living in Germany, where it was also prescription only, I found some place that just shipped it to me online anyways. There was some risk of a fine, but not a huge one even in the worst-case. I don’t remember what site it was though.
I’ve gotten my hands on melatonin now, inspired by your comment. I’ve found a site that actually shipped it from Poland, which I believe isn’t even illegal and definitely won’t get me into trouble. The cost is still minimal. So far, it seems to help. Thanks again.
I did. It’s hard to quantify how much, but I’m falling asleep in < 20 min more reliably and am less tired during the day. I also remember dreams much more frequently, which is a welcome change.
0.3 mg melatonin an hour before I want to be asleep works, my only trouble is actually planning in advance.
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I’ve already been convinced by gwern that melatonin is worth taking, but it’s prescription-only where I live. Still, you’ve given me a better sounding reason why I need it. I’m definitely going to ask for it the next time I see a doctor.
When I was living in Germany, where it was also prescription only, I found some place that just shipped it to me online anyways. There was some risk of a fine, but not a huge one even in the worst-case. I don’t remember what site it was though.
I’ve gotten my hands on melatonin now, inspired by your comment. I’ve found a site that actually shipped it from Poland, which I believe isn’t even illegal and definitely won’t get me into trouble. The cost is still minimal. So far, it seems to help. Thanks again.
Great, glad to hear that!
Thanks. That is very useful to know.
Curious to know if you got better; care to update?
I did. It’s hard to quantify how much, but I’m falling asleep in < 20 min more reliably and am less tired during the day. I also remember dreams much more frequently, which is a welcome change.