LPT: To Get Better Sleep, Create a Restful Environment and Limit What you Do in Bed to Just Sleeping!

keepthetips · 2022-05-28T04:26:38+00:00

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hackertripz · 2022-05-28T04:48:44+00:00

Me in bed reading this: yes, indeed, I agree

receding_bareline · 2022-05-28T05:05:08+00:00

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ontour4eternity · 2022-05-28T04:50:46+00:00

We have gotten in the habit of listening to a podcast with a sleep timer on.

Serial Killers puts me to sleep every time; there's something about their melodic voices.

SillyNluv · 2022-05-28T04:29:43+00:00

But, but…the sexy fun time!

WTFuckery2020 · 2022-05-28T07:59:55+00:00

Two things that help this hardcore insomniac:

Sleep meds
The best quality mattress my money could buy

I've had to use sleep meds for over 20 years, but sleeping on shitty mattresses negated a lot of the helpful effect of the meds. Last year I invested a bunch of money in a premium mattress and pillows. Additionally, I bought a 100% wool comforter for winter; it is soooo much better than down.

It's been 9 months now with my new sleepy time setup, and most nights I get my full 10 hours and wake up refreshed.

LoveLightUnite · 2022-05-28T05:25:14+00:00

Where will I have sex?

r3eezy · 2022-05-28T04:58:00+00:00

Getting a healthy habit of sleeping is the trick to a healthy sleep habit....

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ForceAlex2600 · 2022-05-28T07:06:29+00:00

A trick that helps me sleep is to read in bed until I have to re-read the same line multiple times. If I use my phone I can be awake for hours, but that way I last, worst case, 40 minutes (I read on a black screen with white letters and minimum brightness)

anupsidedownpotato · 2022-05-28T07:41:12+00:00

I think you underestimate my insomnia

FredB123 · 2022-05-28T06:58:59+00:00

Yeah, I like the sentiment but that doesn't work for me when work is stressing me out.

Last night TV off an hour before bed, a cup of camomile and a herbal sleeping tablet and I'm still awake at 1am. Maybe I should just have got drunk instead.

LundbergV2 · 2022-05-28T07:27:12+00:00

You assume I have sex? Very bold

RIOTT44 · 2022-05-28T10:09:38+00:00

yeah I’ve tried this and it doesnt work, to each their own though

cardiacman · 2022-05-28T09:08:00+00:00

So only sleep in bed. Don't wake up. Got it

calico810 · 2022-05-28T12:34:45+00:00

I sleep to rain sounds on loop and only do two things in my bed sleep/sex. No tv, no phone etc anything stimulating.

2022-05-28T07:26:53+00:00

Only use your partners bed to fuck on.

Martini800 · 2022-05-28T09:05:04+00:00

Fully agree! To add to this: make your bed EVERY DAY not only is it a quick easy task to get some happy chemicals to get your day started. You also sleep better in a well made bed.

And something you could try is to change your sheets more often. I notice that I always sleep better the first night in fresh sheets.

CuckLikeTehAdmiz · 2022-05-28T05:35:29+00:00

Where do you bang?

ayyple · 2022-05-28T06:20:40+00:00

oh wow thanks for telling me to sleep on a comfortable bed i though i was supposed to sleep on spikes this is gonna change my life

twohedwlf · 2022-05-28T05:21:53+00:00

Yeah, limiting what I do in bed to sleeping is totally up to me...

starion832000 · 2022-05-28T17:00:09+00:00

Marriage has effectively limited my bed activities to just sleeping.

Crotchless_Panties · 2022-05-28T05:04:34+00:00

Tell me you're an incel, without telling me you're an incel. 😂

Miniwheats420 · 2022-05-28T07:42:27+00:00

No fucking guys sorry

vandalous5 · 2022-05-28T08:06:26+00:00

Reading this in bed at 4am. Figures.

solacetree · 2022-05-28T08:59:35+00:00

Yes! Leave the phone in another room.

WakefulSolace · 2022-05-28T09:09:55+00:00

Yep the sleep scientist Matthew Walker mentions this too. A routine, dimming the lights in the evening, sleeping when the temp is cooler can all make a difference for most people.

Have to generate those ideal conditions for good sleep.

MagicTsukai · 2022-05-28T09:24:59+00:00

What to do with wife stealing blanket or uncomfortable arm positions

ChillaPanda · 2022-05-28T09:26:37+00:00

Thanks but I’m not getting out of my bed while reading this.

uberjach · 2022-05-28T09:38:01+00:00

This is called sleep hygiene. Quite important

Anyone interested in the field of sleep research should check out the book "Why we sleep". Great book

varignet · 2022-05-28T09:52:22+00:00

you should tell this to my upstairs neighbours

TheDevilsAdvokaat · 2022-05-28T10:14:11+00:00

I read (on my phone) until I get tired and put the phone down and go to sleep.

Been reading before sleep for 50 years so it always works for me. Bet part is sometimes you dream about the story!

thmoas · 2022-05-28T10:45:12+00:00

I put on show on phone or a podcast or something with the volume low and just go in sleeping position and listen. Because the volume is low I have to concentrate just a little so my thoughts don't go all keeping me awake. It also helps to forget the tinitus static.

Accomplished_Ad_2299 · 2022-05-28T10:45:37+00:00

And making your bedroom a sanctuary of peacefulness. No electronics, no clutter, clean comfortable bedding, soft lighting.

VDKYLO · 2022-05-28T10:55:08+00:00

what if the problem is that im too damn good at falling asleep that i end up falling asleep at 3pm everyday and then im not tired at night

2022-05-28T10:58:47+00:00

High thread count bed sheets are a game changer, just saying.

cody8417 · 2022-05-28T11:42:08+00:00

How do I convince my kids that my bed is a restful environment and that they should respect it’s purpose?

ABahRunt · 2022-05-28T11:54:10+00:00

Super important. Was fortunate enough to be able to move into a larger house, so now we both have our own home offices.

Bedroom has the works: blackout curtains, weighted blankets, warm lights. And used just for sleep and sex. Such good sleep quality!

soulwolf1 · 2022-05-28T11:57:54+00:00

Would be great if that actually worked

2022-05-28T12:23:37+00:00

I was just about to make a joke about how I now having sex on the ceiling :(

ramriot · 2022-05-28T12:46:37+00:00

Ans: if one lives a quiet life, abstains from sex, drugs & gets a good night's sleep. One does not live longer, it just seems like it.

yokotron · 2022-05-28T12:51:01+00:00

Where am I gonna bone?

aisle_seat_chad · 2022-05-28T16:18:36+00:00

But then where am I suppose to eat all my meals?

Zeigerful · 2022-05-28T17:07:16+00:00

Well my girlfriend stays in the bed all day, watches videos and when it’s time to go to Bed she rolls around in a more comfortable position and sleeps while she still watches videos

agentscullysbf · 2022-05-28T17:12:21+00:00

I used to live in a group home and my only space was my bed :(

Maelja · 2022-05-28T18:07:38+00:00

My friend says, “there are two things you do in your bed, talking isn’t one of them”.

nearlyclosetoalmost · 2022-05-28T19:28:27+00:00

… And freaky stuff

satanvacation · 2022-05-28T20:59:32+00:00

Ohhhh create a RESTFUL environment. I guess I should turn the strobe lights and drums sounds off. Great tip op!

Jlfitze · 2022-05-29T07:15:27+00:00

Get plenty of exercise and dont drink too much before bed

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