it takes me at least an hour or two to fall asleep, even when I'm tired. what do?

  • mustGo [any]
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    8 months ago

    Opening the window for fresh air is probably the best thing for me. Sometimes I can't fall asleep at all until I open the window.
    Putting on some audiobook/podcast that isn't too funny/interesting helps with not thought/worry spiraling. The easiest is to listen to something I already read before.

    • YearOfTheCommieDesktop [they/them]
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      8 months ago

      cool/fresh air really helps me too actually

      I think its mostly temperature, since its too cold to have my windows open in the winter and I don't have much trouble then

      • NephewAlphaBravo [he/him]
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        8 months ago

        One of the things that triggers sleep is falling body temperature. Not specifically "being cold," it's the decrease that does it, which is why a hot shower to push your core temp up makes you sleepy afterward as you cool down.