Study suggests isometric exercises best for reducing blood pressure

Re:Study suggests isometric exercises best for reducing bloo... by eastbound on Wednesday July 26, 2023 @04:36PM (#36884601)

Sleeping is actually not easy. I reserve 9 hours in bed, but I snore and wake up very tired, also insomnia and therefore it’s a feedback loop to open the phone in bed otherwise I ruminate (potentially suicidal) thoughts… I bet less than half the population is able to sleep properly while laying in bed (and yes, I’ve heard all the advice about sleep habits and seeing someone).

Once you fix sleep, you become much more brave and courageous for sports. And it’s a positive feedback loop, it’s a blind spot for sporty people (I’ve practiced 8-9hrs a week) to tell “Just do sports and sleep soundly”.

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Re:Study suggests isometric exercises best for reducing bloo... by numinoid on Wednesday July 26, 2023 @04:43PM (#36884704)

Have you been tested for sleep apnea? Your symptoms are pretty on the money.

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Re:Study suggests isometric exercises best for reducing bloo... by malfist on Wednesday July 26, 2023 @04:53PM (#36884859)

I see your comment about intrusive thoughts. Don't hesitate to speak to a doctor about them and take medication for it.

I put off doing that for almost two decades, when I finally did after an attempt it really changed my life around.

I'm now on a maintenance dose of trazodone, and thought I've went off of it a few times, I think I'll stay on it for good now. It keeps future episodes away and it does wonder for your sleep. I'd agonize over the days event's for an hour or so after going to bed, but it really helps me fall asleep in 15-20 minutes.

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Re:Study suggests isometric exercises best for reducing bloo... by inconceivable on Wednesday July 26, 2023 @05:55PM (#36885666)

lol dude you have sleep apnea. you're suffocating.

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