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What’s something that improved your sleep quality significantly?

336 sats \ 28 comments \ @Coinsreporter 3 Sep AskSN

For sometime now I've been having a temporary numbness in my right hand when I wake up. Yesterday the doctor advised me to sleep properly, min. 7 hours as a cure of it. He was surprised to know that I never sleep more than 5-6 hours.

However I doubt the lack of sleep caused it, still now getting older, I think I should start getting it enough and with quality.

Anything you know that can improve the quality of sleep?

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71 sats \ 3 replies \ @benthecarman 3 Sep

I've done no caffeine most my life, anytime I drink some it ruins my sleep for days, idk how people have it every day

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter OP 3 Sep

Thanks. I don't do caffeine on a regular basis. However I never felt like this even if I did. But I take tea at least twice a day, maybe that's the culprit.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Catcher 3 Sep

At some point in time it has 0 effect on you, I can drink espresso before bed and just fall asleep. Maybe having kids helps:)

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @benthecarman 3 Sep

Just because you're used to it doesn't mean it doesn't effect you

71 sats \ 2 replies \ @Aardvark 3 Sep

Lose weight if you're overweight. It helps immensely.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Fenix 4 Sep

I can say the same since I lost about 33lb.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter OP 3 Sep

I'm not overweight. I've been a sports person so my body is more on the athletic side.

62 sats \ 4 replies \ @voxmagdalenea 3 Sep

Its a combination, of things for me. All natural bedding and mattress.
Cotton Grounding mat.
Cotton sleep wear. Crystals all around my bed Essential oil blend for sleep and calm. Clary Sage, Lavender, Ylang Ylang No devices in the bedroom or tv.
Valarian Root or Kava Start my bed routine at around 9 or 9:30 usually ready for sleep by 10:30 Prayer and Meditation

10 sats \ 3 replies \ @398ja 3 Sep

Prayer and meditation can lead to a profound relaxation and help with sleep. The book "The relaxation response" describes this in depth.

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @voxmagdalenea 3 Sep

Yes, my husband developed a technique for meditation and wrote a book about it. "How to do nothing well".

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @398ja 4 Sep

I like the title. It reminds me of the Taoist concept called "Wu Wei"...

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @voxmagdalenea 7 Sep

Yes, he has studied Buddhist concepts. He was looking for a way to hold awareness in the midst of a modern society, so that no matter where you are anyone can do meditation at any time. While sounding incredibly effortless, it is a discipline. But like any discipline eventually it becomes like second nature, and one just is.

24 sats \ 3 replies \ @398ja 3 Sep

Anything that stimulates your para-sympathetic nervous system, such as more relaxation, specific breathwork techniques, massage etc. You may also have to invest in some (tech) devices like better mattress, smart watch for tracking and bio feedback etc. There are some useful hacks too: the temperature in your bedroom, or a cold shower before bed, specific herbs, magnesium etc.

One of my favourite persons on breathwork, Patrick McKeown, has recently published a book on the subject. I haven't read it, but it would be worth looking it up.

The issue with your arm is probably just a symptom. Investigate the root cause. It may take time, but put your mind to the task. A 15 min visit at the doctor's office isn't enough, and this is probably the reason why he asked you to focus on improving your sleep, because better sleep quality usually fixes most health issues... IMO, he gave you the best advice.

I'm also working on my sleep, and find this topic fascinating.

Good luck to you.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter OP 3 Sep

Thanks. You're definitely right. And the doctor is an experienced dude, he said just sleep soundly and for longer durations for 15 days and it'll go away. If it doesn't we'll see.

Maybe he's right. He didn't give me any pills saying I'm the fittest man, haha.

I'm a huge fan of herbs and knows a bit of Ayurveda. I'll try some of them.

1 sat \ 0 replies \ @398ja 3 Sep

Bless him. He's for sure an experienced doctor! Definitely go the Ayurvedic/herbs route.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @dot 3 Sep

The part about the parasympathetic nervous system is quite accurate. You should also combine it with yoga exercises, sound therapy, breathing practices, or muscle stretching in yoga.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @2053456d48 3 Sep

I will suggest working out early morning and having a busy schedule during day can definitely improve you sleep better. Avoid consuming digital media before going bed, reading a few pages before sleep might help you sleep faster.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter OP 3 Sep

busy schedule I'm mostly busy, albeit none of it involves physical activity. I'm sure you mean it.

Yes, you're right that I'm a big consumer of digital media. Thanks, I'll start putting it aside and do a few pages from books.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 3 Sep

A few things: wake up always at the same time and get outside to reset your internal clock, no coffee past 9am, bed time at the same time, and apigenine at night. Be consistent and keep it simple. Breathing exercises worked as well.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 3 Sep

No food 4 hours before bedtime - only water.

1 sat \ 0 replies \ @Bitcoiner1 3 Sep

Here are some tips...

Exercise in the morning or afternoon. No late at night.
Sex anytime.
no coffee after 2 pm.
no tv or mobile phones in the bedroom.
Meditation or a relaxing breathing exercise once you're in bed.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Fenix 4 Sep

For me, keeping my phone away and setting a wake-up time helps me sleep early and wake up better.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Signal312 3 Sep

You're not going to like this, but after going carnivore, my sleep improved dramatically.

2024-04: Carnivore diet - looks like it fixed this nighttime disorder for me

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @CoachSiim 3 Sep

Eating light or not eating in the evening, after 7

Reading book in bed before sleep i stead of devices

Gym afternoon + minimum 10k steps better 15k+

Blocked X and negative news with Brick devise = new information diet

Legs in the wall before sleep

Shower before bed or red light panel

Bed materasse with over materasse to be able to sleep ok in the side also

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Solomonsatoshi 3 Sep

Physical work/Exercise and good unprocessed food. Not drinking alcohol.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @NovaRift 3 Sep

Just quit your smartphone or any device use 1 hour before going to bed it might help you. i use an app called MyNoise which has white noise and sounds for tinnitus, ADHD, noise masking, relaxation, sleep aid. I just sleep like 10 hours daily now (It used to be very low like 6 hours). Though i doubt that numbness in your hand you told about is caused due to lack of sleep.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @dot 3 Sep

You should use a U-shaped pillow to stabilize both sides of your head. The most stable sleeping position is lying straight. The head is supported by the U-shaped pillow, and both legs are elevated about 10 cm.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Catcher 3 Sep

Go to bed early