I'll be visiting the US next month and the time difference with where i'm currently staying is 12 hours!
I usually deal with 6 hour jet lags and it takes me about a week to adjust. 12 hours is quite extreme for me so i need a solid plan on how to beat the lag!
I was thinking about the following:
- Try to adjust to the new time zone as close as possible for a few days before taking the trip, that means going to bed later.
- Take melatonin before going to bed in the new timezone.
- Flying business class so i can lay down flat and sleep. I can't sleep in an upright position and spending 22 hours in economy class with dysautonomia and ME is impossible!
- Take a non-benzo sleep medication during the first days in the new timezone.
- Book a hotel with very good noise isolation.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a good non-benzo sleep med. to change the circadian rhythm? Herbs don't work, i need something solid.
So far on my list are:
Doxepin (TCA and anti-histamine)
Remeron (TCA)
Ambien (Z-drug)
I also have a problem staying asleep, i wake up easily if disturbed by noise or light.
I usually deal with 6 hour jet lags and it takes me about a week to adjust. 12 hours is quite extreme for me so i need a solid plan on how to beat the lag!
I was thinking about the following:
- Try to adjust to the new time zone as close as possible for a few days before taking the trip, that means going to bed later.
- Take melatonin before going to bed in the new timezone.
- Flying business class so i can lay down flat and sleep. I can't sleep in an upright position and spending 22 hours in economy class with dysautonomia and ME is impossible!
- Take a non-benzo sleep medication during the first days in the new timezone.
- Book a hotel with very good noise isolation.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a good non-benzo sleep med. to change the circadian rhythm? Herbs don't work, i need something solid.
So far on my list are:
Doxepin (TCA and anti-histamine)
Remeron (TCA)
Ambien (Z-drug)
I also have a problem staying asleep, i wake up easily if disturbed by noise or light.
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