Black saddle bagged eyes

[Stang281]

This is the best section I could figure to post this in.

But anyways Ive always had these bags under my eyes like I havent slept. They arent horrible but I notice them, and was wondering what can be done to help if not compeltly wipe them out?

[.V.]

Sleep more?

We all have different sleep needs. Some may seem to get by on 4-5 hours, some may need 10 or so.

Is your sleep restful enough?

[Stang281]

Originally Posted by a_welch503

Sleep more?

We all have different sleep needs. Some may seem to get by on 4-5 hours, some may need 10 or so.

Is your sleep restful enough?

Well I sleep for 8-10hrs a night but I wake up like 4-5 times everynight :confused:

[.V.]

That may be it. If your REM sleep is interrupted you don't get fully rested.

I know some people that have this happen and they use 5-HTP or GABA to get better sleep.

[Stang281]

Originally Posted by a_welch503

That may be it. If your REM sleep is interrupted you don't get fully rested.

I know some people that have this happen and they use 5-HTP or GABA to get better sleep.

Is this something I can buy at a wal mart or something?

[.V.]

5-HTP is at walmart and pretty cheap. Gaba can be gotten in the lower doses (up to 500mg) at most health food stores. The more effective doses (3g-6g) must be bought online as powder. I get mine from ast. Mine costs about $25.00 for 99 3g doses.

[Stang281]

Originally Posted by a_welch503

5-HTP is at walmart and pretty cheap. Gaba can be gotten in the lower doses (up to 500mg) at most health food stores. The more effective doses (3g-6g) must be bought online as powder. I get mine from ast. Mine costs about $25.00 for 99 3g doses.

And this stuff is proven to help me sleep better?

[.V.]

No. But it has helped a lot of people. I've personally found that I sleep more restfully and recover better while using it GABA. Others disagree and say it does nothing for them. I've never used the 5-HTP, my wife uses it and likes it.

[LiftGirl]

Is there anything in your environment that could be disrupting your sleep, like traffic noises or pets or something like that. Any medications you are on?

My coworker had terrible trouble sleeping until she started using a fan. Sometimes, I will wake up at night and now know what woke me up, so you may have to think about this a bit.

I have some extent of dark circles under my eyes even when I've slept. In my case, they're hereditary.