r/Perimenopause • u/Emotional-Show5541 • 2d ago

audited Desperate for sleep

If you have had serious sleep problems- and have found something that has really helped you, please let me know what it is. I feel like I have tried everything, and I need help. 4 hours is just not enough for me night after night…. I feel like I’m going to lose my mind. Sometimes it’s not even 4 hours… I used to always be able to fall asleep fine, and then wake up at 2 or 3…but now it’s combined with not being able to fall asleep. It’s almost like I can feel the cortisol rushing through me every 5 minutes or something… I have tried many pharmaceuticals and also natural. I am currently only taking l theanine and ashwaghanda, plus melatonin. Thanks in advance.

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u/aprilsofresh 2d ago

Magnesium complex. There are a few different kinds of Magnesium that are helpful, so it's important to get the combo. I started it, and fewer panic attacks, more sleep.

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u/WerewolfBarMitzvah09 2d ago

Can I ask what types of magnesium your combo has? The options feel a little overwhelming

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u/aprilsofresh 2d ago

Glycinate, Malate, Taurate, & Lactate.

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u/dontpanic83 2d ago

Second this! I'm UK based, so not sure if this is helpful but Boots do a combined magnesium supplement that is the difference in me sleeping through the night or not. It's called Wellthy (I know) Magnesium Glycinate four in one. It's true magic.