Re: OOT - help me sleep soundly
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2 large coffees per day generally. Usually latest one at 6pm or so (I work til 8 at least).
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My problem usually isn't falling asleep, it's sleeping really lightly when I do. I wake up at the slightest sound and I usually have to pee 2 or 3 times.
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Caffeine is the worst thing ever for people who have trouble sleeping. It puts your brain in a mild panicked state, which makes it harder to relax and fall asleep. It tenses up your muscles, making them sore, and leads to general discomfort. It's a diuretic, which causes you to pee more than you should.
You really should try to stop drinking all that coffee, especially later in the day. The only problem with this is that when you stop drinking the caffeine, you'll get headaches. That's a normal withdrawl symptom that will take a week or two to go away. But after that, I can almost gaurantee you'll be able to sleep better.
Exercise will also help. Go out and jog at an easy pace for just 15-20 minutes after work every day.
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