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Have any other autistics taking melatonin? Did it help your sleep long term? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I was prescribed melatonin when I was 11. In the UK it is only available via prescription (source on that: https://www.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk/health-advice/sleep/melatonin/why-is-melatonin-banned-in-the-uk/#article )

My sleep schedule was haywire (hormones + emerging gender dysphoria did not help) but melatonin really helped me. I also think it helped my anxiety a bit? I'm not sure if that was just bc I was sleeping better but I have terrible social anxiety and it seemed to take the edge off it. anyone else? :)

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Melatonin doesn't help me, but valerian root has worked well for me. I don't think it has much to do with autism, though. I know plenty of neurotypical people that don't have either of these work.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Valerian root made the bottom of my brain fall out. I couldn't sleep, but I also couldn't move ๐Ÿ˜