(( VaginaPagina ))

I've suffered through insomnia at several intervals in my life, not necessarily period related. Some of the things i found helpful: being properly hydrated, doing things that are physically tiring (especially in the sun for a little while if possible) during my normal awake hours, and not stressing out about how i'm not going to sleep. That inevitably makes it so much worse. Reading or doing something else relaxing usually helps. Though, i have been known to just read the whole night away instead of sleep...so sometimes that doesn't work. I actually had to make a habit of Not reading in bed, because it was making it harder for me to sleep in bed.

There are quite a few supplements out there that help with sleep, but the two that i've found to be the most helpful/beneficial are Melatonin (which is naturally released in your brain when you spend time in the sun) and 5HTP. Both of these are pretty easily found at most "natural health food stores." I've definitely seen Melatonin at more mainstream stores liek Rite Aid/Target too.