Comment by axpy906

1 year ago

I see a lot of articles emphasizing why we need better sleep but few on how to get better sleep. As someone who use sleep hygiene and sleep aides/supplements, and still struggles getting better, deep sleep, I would honestly like to see more of the latter.

Caffeine sensitivity varies a lot - just skipping late coffee is good for some, for others, consider quitting caffeine entirely, at least for a while, to see if it makes a difference.

The problem is that no one really knows. There are a tonne of people who simply cannot sleep well no matter what they change

  • This is my problem. Matt Walkers book did not help for me. The book “Better Sleep Better You” did as it provides concrete strategies to employ. That said, still a vast area that’s understudied for the anxiety ridden insomniacs among us.

I recommend the book “why we sleep”. It helps (helped me) understand some of the fundamentals of sleep and why it matters