My sleep issue costed me jobs, romantic relationships, and the finest years of my life. If you are severely sleep deprived, everything seems like shit, and it

My sleep issue costed me jobs, romantic relationships, and the finest years of my life. If you are severely sleep deprived, everything seems like shit, and it goes downhill from there. I fixed my sleep issue in my mid-30s and life has been slowly getting better. Better physical health, emotional stability, and social life. People repeatedly comment that I am a completely different person (in a good way!). As noted here, sleep apnea is a huge issue indeed, but I would like to suggest more mundane solutions first. Try different mattresses, pillows, and sleeping temperatures to see what fits you. Reduce caffeine intake for a month. Sleep an hour earlier than your usual for two weeks. Try light exercise everyday. They all add up. I wish I could get my lost years (and jobs, relationships) back, but that's life.