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Im hoping I'm not the only one who has struggles with sleep.. My surgeon thinks this is due to dehydration and so I'm trying to drink 4oz every 1hr.. I've tried sleepy time tea to help sleep and nothing!! The only thing I haven't tried is buttermilk which is the only thing my doctor will prescribe for sleep.... Has anyone tried something natural like melatonin? Or maybe something safe otc? Walgreens said melatonin would be a safe option.. Would like any advice.... Don't be mean please..

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I have a script for bad nights. Other than that I use zquil or benedryl.

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Here's the advice my sister gives out (she's an internal medicine physician), some of which people don't like to hear, but it is not meant to be mean, I promise:

--make sure you go outside for a total of 45 minutes per day. 15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes mid-day, and 15 minutes late afternoon. Do not wear sunglasses!

--in fact, do not wear sunglasses ever unless you have to do so in order to drive safely.

--turn off all lit screens (tv's phones, tablets, etc.) at least an hour before bed. 2 hours is better.

--get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, but not within 2 hours of bedtime.

--if you can (partner, hand, toy, etc.) find ~release at bedtime (sorry to be so frank)

--keep phones and tablets out of the bedroom, or at the very least, not where you can reach them while in bed.

Good luck!

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