Benadryl?

[Woozie]

Over the counter sleeping medication costs about the same as Benadryl. Benadryl itself is not harmful at prescribed dosages but it is not a sleeping medication.

Diphenhydramine HCL ("benadryl") is a sleeping medicine. It's the active ingredient in many sleep aids, such as Tylenol Simply Sleep, and is often sold and used specifically for that purpose. In fact, if he were to buy an over-the-counter pill instead of benadryl, he'd probably be taking the exact same medicine in the exact same dosage (just under a different name brand).

The only difference is that the benadryl company markets it as an antihistamine, but it's still the exact same medicine.

[deft]

Smoke a bowl. Pass out. Done deal.

Oh and also, this. If you don't smoke already I don't endorse it; but if you do, it can only help.

[sephir]

Oh and also, this. If you don't smoke already I don't endorse it; but if you do, it can only help.

I seem to have the exact opposite effect. When I smoke a bowl it wakes me up. Although I dont feel like doing much, it does get me out of a sleepy mood.

[wyrmtung]

My therapist got me started on Valerian root as a natural alternative to Benadryl. Benadryl itself is not so bad but I dunno about eight a day.

Here is a blurb about Valerian root that I found on the net:

Valerian root
The effects of valerian on the body are similar to that of benzodiazepine (the active ingredient in most sleeping pills), but without dulling effects or next-day lethargy. To benefit from this root you'll need to use it for more than a few days. Effects will increase slowly and steadily over time.
It should be used for about one month to produce results.

Valerian tea: pour boiling water over 2 teaspoons of valerian root, infuse for 15 minutes and drink before bedtime.

Here's another article about it including some of the risks. It's not for everyone Valerian - What You Need to Know About Valerian

I get mine as tinctures from a local health food store

[Cyn]

I find that the best way to get to sleep is drink about a fifth of bourbon after work each day.

[Sonomaa]

BG Medical recommends you consult a proper doctor.
BG Legal recommends you contract a proper lawyer.
BG Internet Police will do a background check on this benadryl character and make sure its not a troll.
BG Spam Forum recommends you kill yourself.

[SamanosukeShiva]

there are PLENTY of nonperscription sleeping pills, try some out.

[Effluo]

I find that the best way to get to sleep is drink about a fifth of bourbon after work each day.

I have also found this to work quite well in conjunction with smoking a bowl... Crazy fun dreams too.

[Darus Grey]

Ignore everyone else.

SEE A DOCTOR.

[Bugpop]

Do you find your mind racing with thoughts that just hop from one thought to another?

Try meditation. Don't worry about anything new age with crystals and incense. Find a decent tutorial somewhere and seriously give it a go. Even if you don't fall asleep you'll feel more rested after meditating for a couple hours.

If you find yourself getting bored then you're not meditating.

[Cyn]

Do you find your mind racing with thoughts that just hop from one thought to another?

Try meditation. Don't worry about anything new age with crystals and incense. Find a decent tutorial somewhere and seriously give it a go. Even if you don't fall asleep you'll feel more rested after meditating for a couple hours.

If you find yourself getting bored then you're not meditating.

Yeah, be a homo ^

[Bugpop]

Yeah, be a homo ^

go drink your bourbon

[Cyn]

I did, and it put me to sleep.