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I suffer from depression pretty frequently. It gives me insomnia and unfortunately the lack of sleep never really helps me feel better.

by phaus 9y ago

freeflight 9y ago
I've seen a lot of people swear by a mixture of 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar + 1 tbsp. honey mixed in a glass of hot water, drink before going to bed. ASMR videos often help me calm down and fall asleep. Many different kinds out there, from soft whispers with positive reinforcement to simple stuff like rain. Just make sure to listen to the audio only, the blue light of most tablet/smartphone screens are really bad for trying to sleep (just like most monitors) because it's a light frequency that keeps the brain awake. A good workout, like running, can lift the spirits and if you power your body out it often helps to calm down and fall asleep easier. Once you get into regular running it's also a great way to "declutter" your brain from whatever thoughts you might have collected during the day. You could also try Indica Cannabis, which is usually a good sedative. Tho it can make depressions worse due to the sedative effect, so try with some caution.
- herbst 9y ago
  Just as perspective. Any sport gets me to a high that ends with a crash. Just like with coffiene for example. Personally it makes things worse for me. Also i usually recommend sativa and to stay away from indica. Sativa turns my depression into productivity, indica into a careless couch potato (which may is what you want tho)
  - freeflight 9y ago
    Agreed on sativa for getting out of a low, but depending on strain they can make me too active and keep me awake till late in the night, but that's just me. That's why I'm not sure they are that good of a choice for dealing with insomnia, a hybrid might be a good middle ground between light couchlock and lifting mood.
- phaus 9y ago
  I've been running lately and I think it does make a bit of a difference. I'll have to try the apple cider vinegar + honey thing. Thanks for the advice.

I suffer from depression pretty frequently. It gives me insomnia and unfortunately the lack of sleep never really helps me feel better.

by phaus 9y ago

I suffer from depression pretty frequently. It gives me insomnia and unfortunately the lack of sleep never really helps me feel better.

freeflight 9y ago

I've seen a lot of people swear by a mixture of 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar + 1 tbsp. honey mixed in a glass of hot water, drink before going to bed. ASMR videos often help me calm down and fall asleep. Many different kinds out there, from soft whispers with positive reinforcement to simple stuff like rain. Just make sure to listen to the audio only, the blue light of most tablet/smartphone screens are really bad for trying to sleep (just like most monitors) because it's a light frequency that keeps the brain awake. A good workout, like running, can lift the spirits and if you power your body out it often helps to calm down and fall asleep easier. Once you get into regular running it's also a great way to "declutter" your brain from whatever thoughts you might have collected during the day. You could also try Indica Cannabis, which is usually a good sedative. Tho it can make depressions worse due to the sedative effect, so try with some caution.

herbst 9y ago
Just as perspective. Any sport gets me to a high that ends with a crash. Just like with coffiene for example. Personally it makes things worse for me. Also i usually recommend sativa and to stay away from indica. Sativa turns my depression into productivity, indica into a careless couch potato (which may is what you want tho)
- freeflight 9y ago
  Agreed on sativa for getting out of a low, but depending on strain they can make me too active and keep me awake till late in the night, but that's just me. That's why I'm not sure they are that good of a choice for dealing with insomnia, a hybrid might be a good middle ground between light couchlock and lifting mood.
phaus 9y ago
I've been running lately and I think it does make a bit of a difference. I'll have to try the apple cider vinegar + honey thing. Thanks for the advice.