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Banjo Bones
Mar 28, 2003

I feel like as you get older you just sleep shittier. Maybe it's because your brain is filled with toxins from just being alive for so long.

I used to sleep fine up through my 20s, but I slowly started sleeping less. Started waking up at night too like from what you're describing. I tried exercising, not using screens late, meditating, none of it seems to really matter.

I find sticking to a routine is important. If I change up what I'm doing before bed I always sleep worse.

Drugs are an ok band aid if you'd had a rough couple nights and really need some sleep, but they are a trap for sure to fall into in regards to needing them.

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Banjo Bones
Mar 28, 2003

yaffle posted:

especially on days when I have work early and can't go back to sleep at six like my stupid brain wants me to.

Yea, this for sure. I start to feel sleepy when it is time to get up. I tell my brain it's his fault for doing this to us. He doesn't seem to give a gently caress though.

Banjo Bones
Mar 28, 2003

Gophermaster posted:

You should speak with a therapist, but the gist is that you deal with the anxiety first by stopping the negative thought loops and re-learn how to relax.

I don't really have negative thought loops, but more like there will be a song I heard earlier in the day playing in my head on loop while I'm trying to sleep.

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