5 ms·

Most of this article pretty much flies in the face of everything that I've read on the physiologically restorative powers of sleep, including things like links

Most of this article pretty much flies in the face of everything that I've read on the physiologically restorative powers of sleep, including things like links between insomnia and alzheimer's. As a "hacker" that hasn't slept well or regularly for about 15 years now, I'd dearly love to be able to fix my sleep lack-of-patterns. Sleep has become one of those imaginary, wistful things that sounds wonderful but is out-of-reach.

delackner 17y ago
This is an honest question: how much exercise do you get? More general question: Any insomniacs out there that also happen to get cardio (running, yoga, whatever) at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes each time?
- thaumaturgy 17y ago
  I get more than the average joe, but not as much as I need. I'm 30, and still childishly vault railings and fly down stairs and swing around corners on poles and the like. But, no, I haven't been getting enough serious cardio exercise; thanks for the reminder. Thinking back to my time as a climbing instructor, I think my sleep patterns were a lot better. Still irregular, but better.
- crayz 17y ago
  Yes. I've been training for long-distance cycling for about a month, and did at least 8-10 hours total last week. Although a strenuous workout will generally get me asleep sooner (and for longer) than normal on the day I do it, it doesn't seem to have any permanent effect on my sleep patterns (I'm a serious night person - I like to stay up until it starts getting light out - and seem to have a natural 25/26 hour circadian rhythm)
- fendale 17y ago
  Yes, 3km swim sets 4 or 5 times a week. Doesn't seem to help mesleep at all. It does make me knackered, but sleep is still elusive!
  - radu_floricica 17y ago
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_sleep_phase_syndrome http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_sleep_phase_syndrome Maybe it's this? It's very common among hackers, and easy to confuse with insomnia. Well, it's effectively the same if you have to wake up early.

delackner 17y ago

This is an honest question: how much exercise do you get? More general question: Any insomniacs out there that also happen to get cardio (running, yoga, whatever) at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes each time?

thaumaturgy 17y ago
I get more than the average joe, but not as much as I need. I'm 30, and still childishly vault railings and fly down stairs and swing around corners on poles and the like. But, no, I haven't been getting enough serious cardio exercise; thanks for the reminder. Thinking back to my time as a climbing instructor, I think my sleep patterns were a lot better. Still irregular, but better.
crayz 17y ago
Yes. I've been training for long-distance cycling for about a month, and did at least 8-10 hours total last week. Although a strenuous workout will generally get me asleep sooner (and for longer) than normal on the day I do it, it doesn't seem to have any permanent effect on my sleep patterns (I'm a serious night person - I like to stay up until it starts getting light out - and seem to have a natural 25/26 hour circadian rhythm)
fendale 17y ago
Yes, 3km swim sets 4 or 5 times a week. Doesn't seem to help mesleep at all. It does make me knackered, but sleep is still elusive!
- radu_floricica 17y ago
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_sleep_phase_syndrome http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_sleep_phase_syndrome Maybe it's this? It's very common among hackers, and easy to confuse with insomnia. Well, it's effectively the same if you have to wake up early.