I’ve Fixed My Awful Sleep. Here’s How

After years of struggling with sleep, averaging only 4-6 hours, I’ve recently found a routine that helps me get 8-9 hours a night. Here’s what I did:

  • Quit alcohol a few years ago, which reduced my anxiety.
  • Walk and exercise regularly.
  • Eat clean; sugar makes me wake up early feeling awful. Limited caffeine to 2-3 cups a day.

My sleep routine:

  • Use Macks noise cancellation earplugs.
  • Wear a silk wrap-around eye mask.
  • Read on my Kindle in dark mode while in bed. When I feel sleepy, I drop the Kindle, pull down the mask, and I’m out in seconds.

Recent changes:

  • Eat a banana before bed for potassium and magnesium.
  • Play a 12-hour rain sounds playlist at a low volume throughout the night.
  • Take magnesium supplements before bed.

These adjustments have helped me wake up easily, even after getting up to use the bathroom. I’ve also found that I sleep better without weed; it makes me groggy the next morning. I’m aiming for another great night of sleep tonight!

Quitting alcohol helped my insomnia too. If I drink, I prepare for a couple of sleepless nights afterward.

Magnesium is fantastic for sleep. Try magnesium spray on your feet before bed for a deeper sleep.

Niall said:
Magnesium is fantastic for sleep. Try magnesium spray on your feet before bed for a deeper sleep.

Your feet???

Remy said:

Niall said:
Magnesium is fantastic for sleep. Try magnesium spray on your feet before bed for a deeper sleep.

Your feet???

You know, those things at the end of your legs!

Your advice is great for mild insomnia, but hardcore insomniacs might not find relief with these methods.

Mal said:
Your advice is great for mild insomnia, but hardcore insomniacs might not find relief with these methods.

I already don’t drink and I’m on three different sleep medications. I’ve been an insomniac my whole life.

Mal said:
Your advice is great for mild insomnia, but hardcore insomniacs might not find relief with these methods.

Any tips for those with severe insomnia?

Corey said:

Mal said:
Your advice is great for mild insomnia, but hardcore insomniacs might not find relief with these methods.

Any tips for those with severe insomnia?

Consider CBT-i for sleep anxiety. Also, alternating between different classes of sleep meds can help. I use Belsomra and Mirtazepine, along with audiobooks to wind down.

You’re achieving sleep master status!

Congrats on breaking the dry sleep spell! :raised_hands:

How does your overall diet affect your sleep besides the banana and magnesium?

What time do you go to bed and wake up?

Congrats! It’s great to hear about your success. I also enjoy rain sounds to help me sleep.

Do you have a recommendation for an eye mask?

Rin said:
Do you have a recommendation for an eye mask?

I recommend the Myhalos mask from Amazon.