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Exact opposite for me. I used to sleep really well. Since I started higher volume running, sleeping has been a challenge. It's only been a few months, so I'm hopeful that it's temporary.
Do you run in the mornings?
Does anyone believe any of these so called myths?
Surprised they didn't add "catching up on sleep", my pet peeve. I know I'm not actually catching up, I just finally feel rested for the first time this week
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Get rid of screen time for 3 hours before bed. Also, I highly recommend the book "Why we sleep" Edit: you can also experiment woth wearing socks (by changing limb temperature you influence blood flow and heat dissappation
THREE hours? What the heck do you do for that nearly 20% of your waking life? I guess you buy a lot of books, or visit the library a lot. I personally like reading but not so much that I want to do it for three hours every flipping night.
What does your life look like if you can't spend 3 hours away from a screen?
There's a whole world of opportunity out there.
Staying in bed is a big issue with me. If I get less than 5 hours I take a major productivity hit. I've identified most drivers of my insomnia, but not all. Low caffeine, go to be without a full stomach, get up at a consistent time, keep the room cool. Beyond that, if you have suggestions I'm all ears.
Soft foam earplugs (very cheap from chemists). I used to be a light sleeper. Not anymore
When you sleep your brain and hearing system stays somewhat active, alerting you to potential dangers. Therefore by wearing earplugs to sleep you are actually causing your hearing system to become more sensitive.
I had seen many patients with hyperacusis caused in part by over use of earplugs.
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Get rid of screen time for 3 hours before bed. Also, I highly recommend the book "Why we sleep" Edit: you can also experiment woth wearing socks (by changing limb temperature you influence blood flow and heat dissappation
THREE hours? What the heck do you do for that nearly 20% of your waking life? I guess you buy a lot of books, or visit the library a lot. I personally like reading but not so much that I want to do it for three hours every flipping night.
I don't mean to condescend, but man.
Staying in bed is a big issue with me. If I get less than 5 hours I take a major productivity hit. I've identified most drivers of my insomnia, but not all. Low caffeine, go to be without a full stomach, get up at a consistent time, keep the room cool. Beyond that, if you have suggestions I'm all ears.
Although you might need to get a few blood tests if you are going to take a significant amount like that. If D level is not low at all then I guess you would not want to try that.
Ear plugs help me also.
I realize this sounds hokey, but the Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is phenomenal.
Looked it up and it appears to contain lavendar - which iirc is a potential hormone disrupter
Apparently, it doesn't just work for me! https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/sleep/a707967/this...
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Looked it up and it appears to contain lavendar - which iirc is a potential hormone disrupter
Chamomile too. Just spray it on your pillow before bed and it totally sets you up for the first phase of your sleep routine. Apparently, it doesn't just work for me! https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/sleep/a707967/this...