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Just as one data point here, cutting caffeine after noon fixed my insomnia back in college. So it works for at least some people. I'm sure it doesn't work for e
by Ozzie_osman 5y ago
Just as one data point here, cutting caffeine after noon fixed my insomnia back in college. So it works for at least some people. I'm sure it doesn't work for everyone. So I'm one of the lucky ones.
The other thing that seems to have helped me has been allowing natural light into my bedroom. I used to black out my windows and sleep in, then wake up disoriented since my bedroom was pitch black. Now, the sunrise wakes me up on the morning and I'm guessing that helps with circadian rhythm.
It's still not perfect. If I have the slightest bit of anxiety I'll wake up in the middle of the night, and in general if I wake up at night I have trouble falling asleep again. But that's a far cry from my college insomnia.
- swader999 5y agoCutting after mid day is wise. Every liver clears caffeine differently. There's a threshold where your liver won't actively process caffeine if you don't drink enough. For me, I sleep better on two cups in the morning but just one will keep me up all night.
- travisjungroth 5y agoDo you have a source on this I can look into? Caffeine really keeps me up. I thought small amounts would do that less, but it sounds like that might make it worse.
- swader999 5y agoIt was just a conversation with my doctor that gave me this insight. Then I played around with my 'dose'. For me at least, the dose effects happen right away, if I get it right I sleep that night. Maybe check this when sleep isn't critical. Try adding half a cup more each day and note the your ability to fall asleep. Of course I will have trouble if I have too much coffee.
- travisjungroth 5y agoThanks!