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That is a good start, but also:

- exercise. I lift weights and do some cardio. Ease into it as overdoing it can make it harder to sleep. Do in morning or afternoon, not evening.

- comfort. If your bed isn't comfortable get a new matress. It can make a world of difference.

- chamomile tea before bed. I drink two cups nightly.

- I supplement magnesium, and find that taking a big dose before bed both helps my sleep and mild jerks

- Make sure the room is dark. I use a sleep mask as otherwise I wake up at 5-6AM when the sun cracks thru the blinds

- Make sure the room is cool. My upstairs bedroom doesn't cool well via central air so I got a portable unit to assist

- Relax. One night of missed sleep won't kill you and if you can convince yourself of that, you are more likely to relax and fall asleep

- Deep breathing. If you can't fall asleep. Practice relaxation via deep, slow breathing in your belly, not your chest. It takes practice, but works great.

- Pzizz app. Awesome, awesome stuff. I like the relaxed breathing and sleep hypnosis sessions

- If your brain just won't stop, try some inositol. I take 3g (most pills are 500mg, so 6x) and that seems to work

- Some melatonin can help if you just can't get "sleepy". For something stronger, 50mg of benedryl knocks me out good. I try not to take either of these very often though.



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