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> I go to bed on time, at the same time, get daily sunlight, don't eat before bed Any other things in your sleep hygiene toolkit? Or some small details you co

> I go to bed on time, at the same time, get daily sunlight, don't eat before bed Any other things in your sleep hygiene toolkit? Or some small details you could flesh out that you believe are important?

stemlord 4y ago
A good workout has been the single most effective factor in improving my sleep quality, personally
- hackerlight 4y ago
  Done at what time of day?
  - frob 4y ago
    For about 2 years now, I've been doing most of my workouts in the late evening. It's mostly weight training. I rarely start before 9pm and often start around 11. Last night, I went from around 11:30 to 12:15. I take about an hour to stretch, shower, rehydrate, and wind down. Then I fall asleep like a rock for the entire night.
  - stemlord 4y ago
    Evening. Sometimes as late as 9-11pm. I am an evening person though. Usually go to sleep 1am ish
nu11ptr 4y ago
That is a good start, but also: - exercise. I lift weights and do some cardio. Ease into it as overdoing it can make it harder to sleep. Do in morning or afternoon, not evening. - comfort. If your bed isn't comfortable get a new matress. It can make a world of difference. - chamomile tea before bed. I drink two cups nightly. - I supplement magnesium, and find that taking a big dose before bed both helps my sleep and mild jerks - Make sure the room is dark. I use a sleep mask as otherwise I wake up at 5-6AM when the sun cracks thru the blinds - Make sure the room is cool. My upstairs bedroom doesn't cool well via central air so I got a portable unit to assist - Relax. One night of missed sleep won't kill you and if you can convince yourself of that, you are more likely to relax and fall asleep - Deep breathing. If you can't fall asleep. Practice relaxation via deep, slow breathing in your belly, not your chest. It takes practice, but works great. - Pzizz app. Awesome, awesome stuff. I like the relaxed breathing and sleep hypnosis sessions - If your brain just won't stop, try some inositol. I take 3g (most pills are 500mg, so 6x) and that seems to work - Some melatonin can help if you just can't get "sleepy". For something stronger, 50mg of benedryl knocks me out good. I try not to take either of these very often though.

stemlord 4y ago

A good workout has been the single most effective factor in improving my sleep quality, personally

hackerlight 4y ago
Done at what time of day?
- frob 4y ago
  For about 2 years now, I've been doing most of my workouts in the late evening. It's mostly weight training. I rarely start before 9pm and often start around 11. Last night, I went from around 11:30 to 12:15. I take about an hour to stretch, shower, rehydrate, and wind down. Then I fall asleep like a rock for the entire night.
- stemlord 4y ago
  Evening. Sometimes as late as 9-11pm. I am an evening person though. Usually go to sleep 1am ish

nu11ptr 4y ago

That is a good start, but also: - exercise. I lift weights and do some cardio. Ease into it as overdoing it can make it harder to sleep. Do in morning or afternoon, not evening. - comfort. If your bed isn't comfortable get a new matress. It can make a world of difference. - chamomile tea before bed. I drink two cups nightly. - I supplement magnesium, and find that taking a big dose before bed both helps my sleep and mild jerks - Make sure the room is dark. I use a sleep mask as otherwise I wake up at 5-6AM when the sun cracks thru the blinds - Make sure the room is cool. My upstairs bedroom doesn't cool well via central air so I got a portable unit to assist - Relax. One night of missed sleep won't kill you and if you can convince yourself of that, you are more likely to relax and fall asleep - Deep breathing. If you can't fall asleep. Practice relaxation via deep, slow breathing in your belly, not your chest. It takes practice, but works great. - Pzizz app. Awesome, awesome stuff. I like the relaxed breathing and sleep hypnosis sessions - If your brain just won't stop, try some inositol. I take 3g (most pills are 500mg, so 6x) and that seems to work - Some melatonin can help if you just can't get "sleepy". For something stronger, 50mg of benedryl knocks me out good. I try not to take either of these very often though.