Building Your Sleep Stack: Products That Actually Help
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The Sleep Problem
You're tired. You've been tired. But when your head hits the pillow, sleep doesn't come—or doesn't stay.
Here's how to build a sleep stack that actually works.
The Foundation: Timing
Most sleep products need 60-90 minutes to take effect (especially edibles). If you're taking something at 11 PM expecting to sleep at 11:15, you've already lost.
The timeline:
- 90 minutes before bed: Take your sleep product
- 60 minutes before bed: Dim lights, no screens
- 30 minutes before bed: You should be feeling it
- Bed time: Ready to sleep, not waiting to feel something
The Products
Tier 1: Cannabinoids
CBN (Cannabinol) is the sleep cannabinoid. It's mildly psychoactive and genuinely sedating. Look for products that specifically include CBN.
Indica-dominant THCA/THC provides relaxation and drowsiness. Combined with CBN, it's powerful.
CBD alone won't knock you out, but it reduces anxiety that keeps you awake.
Tier 2: Format Matters
Gummies/Edibles: Last longer (6-8 hours). Good for staying asleep.
Tinctures: Faster onset (30-45 min sublingual). Good for falling asleep.
Vapes: Fastest onset (5-10 min). Good for middle-of-night waking.
Tier 3: The Extras
Some products combine cannabinoids with:
- Melatonin: Helps regulate sleep cycle
- L-Theanine: Promotes calm without drowsiness
- Chamomile/Valerian: Traditional sleep herbs
Sample Sleep Stacks
The Beginner Stack
10mg CBD + 5mg CBN gummy, 90 minutes before bed
The Standard Stack
10-15mg indica gummy with CBN, 90 minutes before bed
The Serious Stack
Indica tincture (15-25mg) at 90 min + low-dose vape at 30 min if needed
What Else Matters
Temperature: Cool room (65-68°F) promotes better sleep.
Darkness: Blackout curtains or sleep mask. Any light disrupts melatonin.
Consistency: Same bedtime every night. Your body learns.
Sleep isn't a luxury. It's infrastructure. Build the stack that lets you get there.
Find sleep-specific products at Cloud Culture.