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Why Melatonin Isn’t Helping You Sleep (and What to Do Instead) | EP21
Have you been taking melatonin at night, hoping it will finally help you sleep, only to wake up groggy, wired at 2 AM, or even more restless than before?
You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not broken.
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why melatonin often fails for women dealing with adrenal fatigue, chronic stress, MCAS, POTS, or nervous system dysregulation, and what to do instead.
We’ll talk about the real role melatonin plays in your sleep cycle, how your HPA axis (the brain-to-adrenal connection) influences its effectiveness, and why taking more isn’t always better. Most people grab a 3–5 mg dose without realizing their body naturally produces less than 1 mg, and that higher doses can actually cause vivid dreams, nighttime waking, mood changes, or next-day fatigue.
You’ll learn:
- Why melatonin isn’t a sedative but a signal, and what blocks your body from hearing it
- How high cortisol at night can override melatonin and keep you “tired but wired”
- The ideal dose and timing for gentle, effective melatonin use
- Signs melatonin might not be right for you right now
- How to support your nervous system so your body can produce and respond to melatonin naturally
- Simple, foundational habits, like morning sunlight, balanced evening meals, and calming breathwork, that set the stage for deeper rest
We’ll also break down the connection between adrenal health, circadian rhythm, and your body’s safety signals—because when your nervous system finally feels safe, sleep becomes easier to access, even without supplements.
If you’ve been relying on melatonin but still struggling to fall or stay asleep, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and give you gentle, science-backed steps to start feeling rested again.
This is exactly the kind of root-cause approach we take inside the Nervous System Healing Code—where we combine nervous system repair, functional medicine, and emotional safety tools to guide real, lasting recovery.
Helpful Links & Resources:
Read the Full Blog Post → https://www.bloominwell.com/blog/melatonin-and-sleep
Join the Nervous System Healing Code Program → https://www.bloominwell.com/the-nervous-system-healing-code
Book a One-on-One Consult → https://www.bloominwell.com/virtual-clinic-services
Join Our Free Community → https://www.bloominwell.com/community
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By Dr. McKenzy BrewerHave you been taking melatonin at night, hoping it will finally help you sleep, only to wake up groggy, wired at 2 AM, or even more restless than before?
You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not broken.
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why melatonin often fails for women dealing with adrenal fatigue, chronic stress, MCAS, POTS, or nervous system dysregulation, and what to do instead.
We’ll talk about the real role melatonin plays in your sleep cycle, how your HPA axis (the brain-to-adrenal connection) influences its effectiveness, and why taking more isn’t always better. Most people grab a 3–5 mg dose without realizing their body naturally produces less than 1 mg, and that higher doses can actually cause vivid dreams, nighttime waking, mood changes, or next-day fatigue.
You’ll learn:
- Why melatonin isn’t a sedative but a signal, and what blocks your body from hearing it
- How high cortisol at night can override melatonin and keep you “tired but wired”
- The ideal dose and timing for gentle, effective melatonin use
- Signs melatonin might not be right for you right now
- How to support your nervous system so your body can produce and respond to melatonin naturally
- Simple, foundational habits, like morning sunlight, balanced evening meals, and calming breathwork, that set the stage for deeper rest
We’ll also break down the connection between adrenal health, circadian rhythm, and your body’s safety signals—because when your nervous system finally feels safe, sleep becomes easier to access, even without supplements.
If you’ve been relying on melatonin but still struggling to fall or stay asleep, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and give you gentle, science-backed steps to start feeling rested again.
This is exactly the kind of root-cause approach we take inside the Nervous System Healing Code—where we combine nervous system repair, functional medicine, and emotional safety tools to guide real, lasting recovery.
Helpful Links & Resources:
Read the Full Blog Post → https://www.bloominwell.com/blog/melatonin-and-sleep
Join the Nervous System Healing Code Program → https://www.bloominwell.com/the-nervous-system-healing-code
Book a One-on-One Consult → https://www.bloominwell.com/virtual-clinic-services
Join Our Free Community → https://www.bloominwell.com/community