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> I was doing wrong and changed it all. I changed my diet, my work habits, everything... I did all of those things too and it did nothing for either my insomni

> I was doing wrong and changed it all. I changed my diet, my work habits, everything... I did all of those things too and it did nothing for either my insomnia or depression. There are a surprising number of us out there with, as you say, "actual medical issues".

noitsnot 9y ago
He found his cure so he thinks it will work for everyone. It never works that way.
- warent 9y ago
  But the author never claimed it would work for "everyone"
  - ThrowawayP 9y ago
    Re-read the last sentence of his post.
    - swsieber 9y ago
      I did. Carefully. So did you though because you admit the medical condition. So you must arguing about his statement about it not being an actual medical condition for the majority? (emphasis added to clarify what I think you're arguing about.) So it would appear you're challenging him on his statement about population distribution. Your anecdote vs his. While ignoring the condition in his statement. I think his point was that a lot of people first reach for medicine, when it's often a lifestyle issue. I didn't see it as belittling those with actual medical conditions.
      - mratzloff 9y ago
        OP here. That's right. I know several people with medical conditions, and it's important to speak to a doctor when common sense changes don't improve the situation. It's true that some people reach for medicine without trying to change their lifestyles, but I suspect many more reach for the grande coffee or the double shot of espresso in the morning or the beer or wine in the evening. I certainly did my share of that. Nothing wrong with any of those except when they are papering over dissatisfaction with energy level and emotional state. Humans didn't co-evolve with coffee.
- louprado 9y ago
  Or he may have "found" his cure but it was not one of the variables he mentioned. With that caveat, here's what I changed to fix my 25+ years of insomnia. 1) Always wear socks and semi-tight fitting pants and t-shirt. 2) I increased (yes increased) my calories by ~20% but I stop eating by 6PM. 3) If you suffer from PTSD or wake up screaming when someone tries to wake you, either A) get a dog or B) Do heavy weight training and learn a viscous form of martial arts / street fighting as it will make you feel safer. 4) Avoid toxic people. This one was the hardest.
  - kkmnkhjn 9y ago
    > 4) Avoid toxic people. This one was the hardest. Got a divorce, eh?
eip 9y ago
Just because you changed things doesn't mean you changed them for the better. You could have changed from hitting yourself in the head to hitting yourself in the crotch. Not really an improvement.
Nomentatus 9y ago
So to be clear, you made sure you experienced a natural night - 10 hours of pure darkness (can't see your hand) starting and ending at exactly the same time every day, for at least four to six weeks? And no result at all? Realllly?

noitsnot 9y ago

He found his cure so he thinks it will work for everyone. It never works that way.

warent 9y ago
But the author never claimed it would work for "everyone"
- ThrowawayP 9y ago
  Re-read the last sentence of his post.
  - swsieber 9y ago
    I did. Carefully. So did you though because you admit the medical condition. So you must arguing about his statement about it not being an actual medical condition for the majority? (emphasis added to clarify what I think you're arguing about.) So it would appear you're challenging him on his statement about population distribution. Your anecdote vs his. While ignoring the condition in his statement. I think his point was that a lot of people first reach for medicine, when it's often a lifestyle issue. I didn't see it as belittling those with actual medical conditions.
    - mratzloff 9y ago
      OP here. That's right. I know several people with medical conditions, and it's important to speak to a doctor when common sense changes don't improve the situation. It's true that some people reach for medicine without trying to change their lifestyles, but I suspect many more reach for the grande coffee or the double shot of espresso in the morning or the beer or wine in the evening. I certainly did my share of that. Nothing wrong with any of those except when they are papering over dissatisfaction with energy level and emotional state. Humans didn't co-evolve with coffee.
louprado 9y ago
Or he may have "found" his cure but it was not one of the variables he mentioned. With that caveat, here's what I changed to fix my 25+ years of insomnia. 1) Always wear socks and semi-tight fitting pants and t-shirt. 2) I increased (yes increased) my calories by ~20% but I stop eating by 6PM. 3) If you suffer from PTSD or wake up screaming when someone tries to wake you, either A) get a dog or B) Do heavy weight training and learn a viscous form of martial arts / street fighting as it will make you feel safer. 4) Avoid toxic people. This one was the hardest.
- kkmnkhjn 9y ago
  > 4) Avoid toxic people. This one was the hardest. Got a divorce, eh?

eip 9y ago

Just because you changed things doesn't mean you changed them for the better. You could have changed from hitting yourself in the head to hitting yourself in the crotch. Not really an improvement.

Nomentatus 9y ago

So to be clear, you made sure you experienced a natural night - 10 hours of pure darkness (can't see your hand) starting and ending at exactly the same time every day, for at least four to six weeks? And no result at all? Realllly?