Melatonin and Dreams?

[Zifiriskenoxa]

I've used melatonin supplement before sleeping, not usually at consecutive nights, but random seperate nights and when I do I usually have dreams that involve magick. And practical stuff too. From flying to shooting lightning bolts, telekinesis, visible energy explosions etc. you name it. And I have dreams more lucid than other times which I guess can be called an expected effect of melatonin. But I wonder why it brings forth magick related dreams in me. What's your take on it?

[The Tengu]

Melatonin is created by the pineal gland, which is part of your body's endocrine system.

The endocrine system is a physical representation of your body's energy system. (More or less.)

The pineal gland is commonly thought to represent your third eye chakra.

As above, so below; vice versa. Et cetera.

[MythMath]

Any unpleasant 'side-effects'...?

[Zifiriskenoxa]

Occasionally increase in depression, dullness. Generally after continiued use.

[Aodh]

Occasionally increase in depression, dullness. Generally after continiued use.
Dose has to be kept in mind though.

In most studies done so far a DECREASE in depression has been noticed as opposed to increase. *shrugs*

How much do you take when you take it?

[Zifiriskenoxa]

3mg tops or less.

[Amur]

You might also like to try L-tryptophan supplement or 5-HT(serotonin). As melatonin is a metabolite of serotonine, higher serotonin levels yields higher melatonin or something :)

[feranaja]

I have a number of concerns about 5HTP:
http://depression.about.com/cs/altmed5htp/f/5htp.htm

Remember, natural doesn't = better. Bubonic plague is perfectly natural. SO is aflatoxin. Both will kill you.

You want more L-tryptophan? Eat turkey sandwiches and drink a lot of milk.

[YsetEternal]

You want more L-tryptophan? Eat turkey sandwiches and drink a lot of milk.


:rofl: classic hon, just classic. I was going to say the same thing... LOL... But thats all chalked up to the great minds thing isnt it? ;)