Perimenopause Sleep: Finding Rest with CBD and CBN

As I journey through my mid-forties and navigate the changes of perimenopause, sleep has become precious and challenging. In my twenties, I could fall asleep easily and rarely woke in the night. With shifting hormones often comes a rollercoaster of sleep patterns: difficulty falling asleep, and those infamous 3 a.m. wake-up calls that make it feel like there’s a party going on—one I never asked to attend!

In my search for a natural solution, I discovered the benefits of CBN drops. Not only do they help me fall asleep more easily, but more importantly, they allow me to stay asleep through the night and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day.

Sleep is such a vital part of our overall well-being, especially during perimenopause, and finding a natural remedy that supports healthy, restful sleep has been a true blessing.

If you're looking at ways to build a more consistent nighttime routine, our CBD guide to better sleep explores how CBD can fit into an evening routine.

How Sleep Changed Everything

Before I found the right sleep support, nights were unpredictable. Some evenings I’d fall asleep easily, only to wake up hours later feeling restless and wide-eyed. Other times, sleep just wouldn’t come at all—leaving me foggy, moody, and dragging through the next day. It became clear that sleep wasn’t just a luxury; it was a foundation for feeling like myself.

Discovering a Natural Solution

After trying what felt like everything—lavender sprays, magnesium supplements, cutting caffeine—I came across Proof’s CBD and CBN Sleepy Drops. I was intrigued: no melatonin (which never worked well for me), just a clean, plant-based formula made with hemp-derived cannabinoids and MCT oil. What stood out was how easy it was to adjust my dose and how gentle the effect was—no grogginess, just a calm that signaled to my body, “It’s okay to rest now.”

What Makes These Drops Different

Proof’s Sleepy Drops are:

• All natural and made with just two ingredients: MCT oil and hemp oil
• Designed to support deep, sustained sleep—especially helpful during hormonal transitions
• Free of sugar, gluten, animal products, melatonin, and anything artificial
• Lab-tested and women-owned, with a focus on quality and trust

Creating a Nighttime Ritual That Works

Now, about 30 minutes before bed, I take my drops, put my phone away, and wind down with a book or light stretching. This simple ritual has become a signal to my body—and my nervous system—that it’s time to shift gears. And it works.

Prioritizing Sleep, Naturally

Perimenopause can be unpredictable, but sleep doesn’t have to be. Supporting your body with a clean, effective solution like CBD and CBN drops has given me back the rest I need—and with it, my energy, focus, and peace of mind. If you’re navigating midlife changes and struggling to sleep, know that you’re not alone—and that gentle, plant-based relief is possible.

Here's a picture of me, relaxed and happy after a good nights sleep. 

Julie's Story: When HRT Wasn't Enough

I want to be clear about something upfront: I was already on hormone replacement therapy when my sleep problems were at their worst, and HRT genuinely helped with a lot of my perimenopause symptoms. But sleep was the piece that didn't fully resolve. I'd still wake up at 2 or 3 a.m. with my mind wide awake, and getting back to sleep felt almost impossible some nights.

I'd been taking our CBD Comfort Drops during the day for a while, mostly for joint discomfort and mood, and I started digging into CBN specifically for sleep. CBN is a cannabinoid that's commonly used to support winding down and settling into rest, and it became the piece that was missing from my routine. Sarah and I started formulating what eventually became Sleepy Drops, testing different CBD-to-CBN ratios until we landed on one that actually worked for me.

My nightly routine now is simple: Sleepy Drops about 30 to 60 minutes before bed, no screens for the last stretch of the evening, and a consistent bedtime even on weekends. It's not a dramatic routine, but consistency is what made the difference. I still wake up occasionally, but I fall back asleep instead of lying there for an hour.

I share this not because CBN is a cure for perimenopause sleep issues, it isn't, but because it was the piece that helped close the gap HRT alone didn't close for me. If you're in the same spot, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone in it.

Julie Mercer-Ingram, Founder & President

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