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  • Annafalk
    Annafalk Sweden Posts: 4,004
    RKCNDY said:

    Annafalk said:

    I've heard of a medicin called Circadin has anyone tried it?

    that medication is for blind people. Since they cannot see light, their bodies don't know when 'sleep' time is. That's what that med is for.
    Only for blind people ? Ok
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    RKCNDY said:

    Annafalk said:

    I've heard of a medicin called Circadin has anyone tried it?

    that medication is for blind people. Since they cannot see light, their bodies don't know when 'sleep' time is. That's what that med is for.
    Ummm, not exactly although it could probably be used for that. Circadin is just extended release melatonin. Melatonin is a chemical naturally released in our brains that helps regulate the sleep/wake cycle. There's been lots of research around using it as a sleep aid but overall it's not that effective for run of the mill insomnia in most people. It is quite helpful in certain circumstances, like for people who do shift work and people who are jet-lagged, both circumstances in which the usual sleep/wake cycle is disrupted. The research for Circadin seems to be mostly in people over 55, which can have a decrease in the natural release of melatonin. Even in the over-55 crowd the effect is described as "modest".

    On the bright side, it's probably not going to harm you or cause much in the way of side effects. Can be costly, though.
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    oftenreading said:

    RKCNDY said:

    Annafalk said:

    I've heard of a medicin called Circadin has anyone tried it?

    that medication is for blind people. Since they cannot see light, their bodies don't know when 'sleep' time is. That's what that med is for.
    Ummm, not exactly although it could probably be used for that. Circadin is just extended release melatonin. Melatonin is a chemical naturally released in our brains that helps regulate the sleep/wake cycle. There's been lots of research around using it as a sleep aid but overall it's not that effective for run of the mill insomnia in most people. It is quite helpful in certain circumstances, like for people who do shift work and people who are jet-lagged, both circumstances in which the usual sleep/wake cycle is disrupted. The research for Circadin seems to be mostly in people over 55, which can have a decrease in the natural release of melatonin. Even in the over-55 crowd the effect is described as "modest".

    On the bright side, it's probably not going to harm you or cause much in the way of side effects. Can be costly, though.
    So the commercial lied?
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,664
    RKCNDY said:

    oftenreading said:

    RKCNDY said:

    Annafalk said:

    I've heard of a medicin called Circadin has anyone tried it?

    that medication is for blind people. Since they cannot see light, their bodies don't know when 'sleep' time is. That's what that med is for.
    Ummm, not exactly although it could probably be used for that. Circadin is just extended release melatonin. Melatonin is a chemical naturally released in our brains that helps regulate the sleep/wake cycle. There's been lots of research around using it as a sleep aid but overall it's not that effective for run of the mill insomnia in most people. It is quite helpful in certain circumstances, like for people who do shift work and people who are jet-lagged, both circumstances in which the usual sleep/wake cycle is disrupted. The research for Circadin seems to be mostly in people over 55, which can have a decrease in the natural release of melatonin. Even in the over-55 crowd the effect is described as "modest".

    On the bright side, it's probably not going to harm you or cause much in the way of side effects. Can be costly, though.
    So the commercial lied?
    I did indeed see an ad where this was marketed for blind people.
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    PJ_Soul said:

    RKCNDY said:

    oftenreading said:

    RKCNDY said:

    Annafalk said:

    I've heard of a medicin called Circadin has anyone tried it?

    that medication is for blind people. Since they cannot see light, their bodies don't know when 'sleep' time is. That's what that med is for.
    Ummm, not exactly although it could probably be used for that. Circadin is just extended release melatonin. Melatonin is a chemical naturally released in our brains that helps regulate the sleep/wake cycle. There's been lots of research around using it as a sleep aid but overall it's not that effective for run of the mill insomnia in most people. It is quite helpful in certain circumstances, like for people who do shift work and people who are jet-lagged, both circumstances in which the usual sleep/wake cycle is disrupted. The research for Circadin seems to be mostly in people over 55, which can have a decrease in the natural release of melatonin. Even in the over-55 crowd the effect is described as "modest".

    On the bright side, it's probably not going to harm you or cause much in the way of side effects. Can be costly, though.
    So the commercial lied?
    I did indeed see an ad where this was marketed for blind people.
    me too. and I got kinda jealous. They were calling it non-24 or something and I'm like I HAVE THAT!!! but then they made it seem like it was only for blind people.and I got jealous and had to check my privilege.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    RKCNDY said:

    oftenreading said:

    RKCNDY said:

    Annafalk said:

    I've heard of a medicin called Circadin has anyone tried it?

    that medication is for blind people. Since they cannot see light, their bodies don't know when 'sleep' time is. That's what that med is for.
    Ummm, not exactly although it could probably be used for that. Circadin is just extended release melatonin. Melatonin is a chemical naturally released in our brains that helps regulate the sleep/wake cycle. There's been lots of research around using it as a sleep aid but overall it's not that effective for run of the mill insomnia in most people. It is quite helpful in certain circumstances, like for people who do shift work and people who are jet-lagged, both circumstances in which the usual sleep/wake cycle is disrupted. The research for Circadin seems to be mostly in people over 55, which can have a decrease in the natural release of melatonin. Even in the over-55 crowd the effect is described as "modest".

    On the bright side, it's probably not going to harm you or cause much in the way of side effects. Can be costly, though.
    So the commercial lied?
    Shocking, I know, but it can happen :smile: .

    The majority of their research appears to be in the over-55 crowd. I have no idea why they would specifically be marketing it only for blind people.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    ldent42 said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    RKCNDY said:

    oftenreading said:

    RKCNDY said:

    Annafalk said:

    I've heard of a medicin called Circadin has anyone tried it?

    that medication is for blind people. Since they cannot see light, their bodies don't know when 'sleep' time is. That's what that med is for.
    Ummm, not exactly although it could probably be used for that. Circadin is just extended release melatonin. Melatonin is a chemical naturally released in our brains that helps regulate the sleep/wake cycle. There's been lots of research around using it as a sleep aid but overall it's not that effective for run of the mill insomnia in most people. It is quite helpful in certain circumstances, like for people who do shift work and people who are jet-lagged, both circumstances in which the usual sleep/wake cycle is disrupted. The research for Circadin seems to be mostly in people over 55, which can have a decrease in the natural release of melatonin. Even in the over-55 crowd the effect is described as "modest".

    On the bright side, it's probably not going to harm you or cause much in the way of side effects. Can be costly, though.
    So the commercial lied?
    I did indeed see an ad where this was marketed for blind people.
    me too. and I got kinda jealous. They were calling it non-24 or something and I'm like I HAVE THAT!!! but then they made it seem like it was only for blind people.and I got jealous and had to check my privilege.
    I think it's non-24 h sleep-wake disorder in the blind, according to an article I just read.
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    :bawling:

    I didn't even take a nap today...
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    - Christopher McCandless
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    RKCNDY said:

    :bawling:

    I didn't even take a nap today...

    In right there with ya. I'm exhausted but my brain won't shut off
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    'la di dah...
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
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    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    Can't decide if I should put this here or in the kitty thread. So my cat wakes me up at 2am to bring me a toy "present" and then proceeded to steal the covers so of course I couldn't get back to sleep. I've been lurking on here like :tired_face:
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    In so out of it. I'm exhausted but can't sleep. I been trolling on here for like an hour. I think I've entered some kind of fuge state or something
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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Went to bed late, woke up obscenely early. Feel as though I have had no sleep.
    ELITIST FUK
  • JWPearl
    JWPearl Posts: 19,893
    That's what happened to me last night but took a day nap and felt better afterwards..perhaps you can do that
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Wish I could, JWPearl, but circumstances do not allow for naps.
    ELITIST FUK
  • Amongst the Ani
    Amongst the Ani @Wobbie Posts: 7,790
    JWPearl, SD is a witch who requires no sleep. She knows we all do it which is why she pretends. She is just here to do her black magic and do the work of the devil.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,664
    edited October 2015
    RKCNDY said:

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    The last time that happened to me I was in high school. I still remember how I felt that last time. I felt so fucking good when I opened eyes in the morning. It was crazy.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • JWPearl
    JWPearl Posts: 19,893
    Going to be a long night feeling tired and can't sleep and thinking about things and feeling sorry for myself
  • JWPearl
    JWPearl Posts: 19,893
    i think i have part insomnia because lately i have difficulties sleeping and dont sleep till late and while sleeping its very lite and i wake few times then when it comes to waking up its difficult and i want to go back to sleep but cant so im really tired and feeling crappy its going to be another long night

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