He can not take Melatonin. When he takes it, he has sleep paralysis in the morning. Jordan has gone through so much and doesn't usually worry about new symptoms.

Sleep paralysis really scares him. He is afraid to go to sleep the next night.

Any ideas?

When Dominic (8 years old) needed help sleeping (more calming down to get restful sleep). The neuro put him on Valium.

He was put on 2mg tablet but the tablet was to be cut in 4 pieces and he only took a 1/4 of the tablet. At the most he was on this for 6 to 8 weeks then taken off.

It helped "break a cycle" and allowed him to get the rest his body needed.

I know it is not a non perscription but we tried everything and nothing seemed to work.

I'll check out valerian. I know he won't drink a tea but will look for other forms.

From there, my next choice to investigate would be homeopathic remedy..if this stops working for him.
He uses it on as needed basis.

I used benedryl for years but it was causing urinary retention really badly. Though docs say it's non addicting I went through horrible anxiety, high blood pressure, panic attacks, rapid heart beats, etc. for several weeks.

My sleep study doc approved of this. It's an amino acid and it helps me get to sleep and stay asleep better. It's not as effective for me as the benedryl, but it is the only thing that doesn't stimulate me and has no side effects for me. Valerian stimulated me and gave me nightmares.

The only brand that does not stimulate me but helps me sleep is Solgar. As an adult I take 2000 mg a night.