For context, I am thirteen and I have a really hard time sleeping, i started sneaking melatonin from my older sisters room and I get really vivid nightmares.
Each pill is 3 mg and I take 3 pills every day, 9 mg of melatonin. An adult shouldn’t be taking more 5 and the most they can take is 10, except I am not an adult.
Onto the dream i had last night, I was in a dark closet and some man dragged me out. I felt everything by the way and after that, he takes bites out of my shoulder which really hurt and even though it was dark, I saw blood and flesh.
I really need a better way so any tips is greatly appreciated!
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kimchi
heyy! im so sorry, that sounds terrible :( i dont think you should take high amounts of melatonin, doctors recommend to only take it under a parents or guardians guidance. when you take a high intake of melatonin, it can alter your REM sleep cycle, which can contribute to rlly bad nightmares. what i recommend ya to do, it to tell your parents about it. i was also struggling with sleeping at 13, but for me, reading before bed helped...but if its actually bad, go to a doctor. byeeee, wish you the best!
My parents know about my bad sleeping habits and i do read but only melatonin helps, im tryna lower the dose especially since my parents might find out, i have really bad anxiety so its been difficult to sleep without it and my parents dunno i take it.
Ur right tho, im taking WAY to much for my age.
Thanks for the explanation on rem cycles and advice!
Wish you the best<3
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