c/sleep-hacks

Switched to a firm mattress for back pain, now I'm more tired than ever

Sleep aid advice I gave left my coworker feeling rough. I'm so sorry.

I work late as a line cook, so falling asleep is a battle. I started mixing a store-bought sleep pill with a magnesium gummy, and it worked GREAT for me. When my coworker said they were tired all the time, I told them my trick. They tried it that night, but they take prescription stuff for anxiety, and the mix made them super nauseous the next morning. Now I feel AWFUL because I just wanted to help, but I didn't ask about their other meds. It was a dumb move, and I put them at risk for a good night's sleep. Has anyone else been in a spot like this? Where do you draw the line with sharing what works for you?

Sleeping on overnight buses changed how I deal with light

I took a long bus trip across Europe and struggled to sleep with all the streetlights flashing by. I mean, I used to rely on total darkness at home. Maybe it's just me, but I started wearing a beanie pulled down over my eyes instead of an eye mask. It blocks light better and feels less bulky in my bag. Now I pack a beanie for every trip, it's my go-to hack.

Appreciation post: I finally get why my dad always slept with the window cracked open (seriously, it's a game changer).

I used to think it was silly, but now I can't sleep without that fresh air.