Insomnia Sleep Tips

Users share personal remedies and advice for overcoming insomnia, improving sleep hygiene, and falling asleep faster, such as exercise, avoiding screens and caffeine, meditation, and melatonin.

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trendia Apr 10, 2018 View on HN

Have you tried "Algorithmic Sleep Solution" [0]? This type of intentional sleep restriction worked for me.[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15997016

aaronbrethorst Aug 21, 2015 View on HN

Read a physical book (not a computer, phone, or tablet screen) — I've been reading this monstrous tome lately, and it's been a great change from Facebook and Twitter: http://www.amazon.com/Aperture-Magazine-Anthology-Minor-1952.... A Kindle is an ok fallback (for me at least)Get some exercise — I feel way better after running even just

CptBland Sep 7, 2017 View on HN

When I had a similar problem, following good 'sleep hygiene' was what was recommended to me. Well, to be honest I still have the same problem, but when I'm disciplined enough to follow these rules they tend to help.Basically: Exercise, don't look at screens before you go to bed, go to bed at a regular time, make sure your sleeping place is just a place to sleep and a few other things.<a href="https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/sleep-hygiene" re

dominotw Jan 1, 2019 View on HN

I've tried so many things to go sleep- warm milk- meditation- room for sleep only- go to bed only when sleepy( I am not sleepy anymore once i get into bed)- melatonin- counting sheep- sleep sounds, sleep talking youtube videos- ambien ( sigh)- clean sheets- low room temperature- body pillows, weighted blankets- daily excersise / yoga- Ice cold showers/ hot showers / no shower- no food after 8 pm, no coffee after 12 pm- no alarms&#x

sidcool Jan 1, 2019 View on HN

Try the Navy Seal technique to sleep quickly. Has helped me.

CoolGuySteve Jul 23, 2020 View on HN

I’ve always had problems staying asleep, especially if I’m under stress or have a job interview. I’ll wake up around 3 or 4 and not be able to sleep again.Not being able to sleep before a day of those fucking asinine whiteboard interviews has probably cost me millions in lifetime income.Anyways, these are the things that help me sleep:1) Only one coffee a day max, always right after lunch and before 3pm.2) Set an alarm for bedtime and stick to a consistent schedule.3) Don’t work

bobowzki Nov 30, 2015 View on HN

Try meditation. I guess you are not supposed to fall asleep while meditating, but the breathing exercises I learnt from meditating always helped me fall asleep.

AndyKelley Jun 19, 2010 View on HN

you should try sleeping. it's super-effective.

SoftTalker Nov 1, 2023 View on HN

Something that helps me is to do something physically exhausting during the day. Probably not right before bedtime though. For me it's weightlifting, that's the only exercise I've been able to stick with. If that's not your thing, try to find something else that elevates your heart rate/makes you sweat for 30 minutes or so, that might help you sleep better. Even some deep stretching/yoga can get your muscles firing and get your heart rate up.You might also try no

theshrike79 Sep 22, 2016 View on HN

Sleep hygiene did it for me. If I'm not sleeping or fucking, I get out of bed. Also no f.lux on the computer and Night Shift on my iPhone in the evening does wonders.It took a few months to train my body and mind, but now I fall asleep in under 5 minutes after I go to bed.