I’m currently dealing with acute insomnia and wondering if wine could help me sleep. If it does, what type and how much should I consider?
No, alcohol, including wine, can decrease the quality of your sleep. While it may help you fall asleep faster, it reduces REM sleep, which is crucial for restorative rest. Avoid alcohol if you’re trying to improve your sleep.
@Beck
If my main issue is falling asleep, would you still not recommend it?
Noor said:
@Beck
If my main issue is falling asleep, would you still not recommend it?
Melatonin worked well for me with minimal side effects. It’s definitely a better option than alcohol or other sleep medications.
@Axelle
Unfortunately, melatonin didn’t work for me, so I’m currently on Zolpidem.
Noor said:
@Axelle
Unfortunately, melatonin didn’t work for me, so I’m currently on Zolpidem.
Then you definitely should not mix alcohol with Zolpidem. It’s a dangerous combination.
Alcohol can help you fall asleep but significantly impacts the quality of your sleep, especially REM cycles. It’s better to explore alternatives like improving sleep hygiene or consulting a doctor.
Ren said:
Alcohol can help you fall asleep but significantly impacts the quality of your sleep, especially REM cycles. It’s better to explore alternatives like improving sleep hygiene or consulting a doctor.
If falling asleep is my biggest challenge, is it worth trying?
@Noor
I wouldn’t recommend it. You might fall asleep faster, but the restorative benefits of sleep will be greatly diminished. It’s like trading one problem for another.
Ren said:
@Noor
I wouldn’t recommend it. You might fall asleep faster, but the restorative benefits of sleep will be greatly diminished. It’s like trading one problem for another.
Understood, thank you for the clarification.
No.
Alcohol may make you feel sleepy initially, but it worsens sleep quality. It’s not a good solution for insomnia.
No, it raises my heart rate and disrupts my sleep. Overeating has a similar effect.
Consider focusing on exercise and proper sleep hygiene instead.
Personally, wine helps me sleep, but I wouldn’t recommend using it as a sleep aid. The complications outweigh the benefits.
CBD and melatonin have worked wonders for me.
Bryn said:
CBD and melatonin have worked wonders for me.
What is CBD?
Bryn said:
CBD and melatonin have worked wonders for me.
What is CBD?
It’s a compound derived from cannabis that doesn’t get you high. It’s legal in many places and helps with relaxation. There are also cannabis-derived products like CBN that are great for sleep.
Try warm milk instead. Also, wind down an hour before bed by turning off electronics. If you need medication, consider Advil PM or Aleve PM. Alcohol will just make you wake up more frequently.