insomnia

Sleep Mask

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If you have issues sleeping, which I’ve learned if you had a stroke – you have issues with sleep, get a sleep mask.  It’s really helping me.  When I put that thing on my head my damaged brain knows to shut… Read More ›

Sleep Doctor

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I saw a sleep doctor the other day because I’ve been having trouble sleeping.  It’s been weird, for the first 6 months after the stroke I slept excessively.  Then, I had problems with insomnia.  Now, I switch between sleeping excessively and insomnia. … Read More ›

Melatonin

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I use melatonin supplements frequently.  Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone made by the pineal gland that helps with regulating sleep patterns.  They do help me fall asleep.  I was told to use melatonin by my PCP.  Now, I certainly… Read More ›