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 nighttime routine that felt right for me, I discovered CBN drops. I began incorporating them into my evening routine alongside other habits that help me wind down and prepare for sleep.
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 incorporate into my routine. I began taking the drops as part of my wind-down ritual, along with putting my phone away, reading, and doing some light stretching.
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 be incorporated into a relaxing nighttime routine during life's changing seasons
- 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 bring changes to your usual nighttime routine. For me, creating a consistent wind-down ritual—including CBD and CBN drops, putting away screens, and keeping a regular bedtime—has become one way to make evenings feel more intentional. If you’re navigating midlife changes and finding your sleep routine challenging, you’re not alone.
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 I chose to incorporate into my evening routine, and it became one part of the wind-down ritual I developed for myself. 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 .one part of the nighttime routine I developed alongside the other habits that helped me wind down in the evening. 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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