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Will using melatonin for sleep ultimately impede your it?
specialmom
I was wondering if you use melatonin to aid in sleep, will you eventually have issues sleeping with out it or even while taking it?
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Melatonin has not been found safe or effective for chronic insomnia, and yes you can develop an unhealthy dependency. There are better ways, specifically use of a substance-free CBT sleep training system.
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