Re:Ask HN: Recovered insomniacs of HN please give me some ad...
by sebst on Tuesday October 25, 2022 @04:51PM
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That comes pretty close to what I would suggest.
For me, melatonin supplements didn't make a difference.
Instead, I drink a cup of kefir before bed, along with essential amino acids and a table spoon of MCT oil.
-as few stimulants as possible, the optimal amount being exactly 0(no nicotine, no caffeine)
-no eating a few hours before sleep
-working out in the morning/afternoon(lifting and cardio)
-melatonin before sleep
-blue light glasses
-night mode on all my devices(warmer colors or even just devices turning off automatically)
-complete darkness and no distracting noises
-cold room, I've seen some people recommend 16°
-orgasms every evening
-mindful meditation before sleep
-no alcohol
-earplugs or relaxing binaural beats in comfortable earphones when trying to sleep and an eye mask
-the best bed/blankets/pillow you can buy
-a relaxing shower/bath
-a short walk in nature in the evening
I also used to take a bunch of supplements and very good food, and while it wasn't aimed at improving my sleep it probably improved my health/wellbeing which indirectly improved my sleep
If nothing works then indica weed, vaped or in edibles taken a few hours before going to bed lol