Insomnia Discussion

We’ve all heard the golden rule: “No caffeine after 2 PM.” But is it science-backed wisdom; or just sleep-world superstition?

Some swear that even a 3 PM latte keeps them staring at the ceiling all night…Others can sip an espresso with dessert and drift off like a baby. 😴

Here’s my take: Personally, I’ve learned the hard way that coffee after 2 PM is a no-go. Even if I think I’m fine, my sleep takes a hit; either I can’t fall asleep, or I wake up feeling foggy. I've tried switching to tea or decaf in the afternoons, and it’s made a big difference. But I do miss that cozy late-day coffee vibe sometimes!

It took a bit of trial and error to really notice the connection. I’d have a few nights of restless sleep and wonder what was off; until I realized it was that innocent little afternoon pick-me-up.

When you jump off the "sleep knowledge" diving board you'll find the pool is full of information and areas to learn and understand. I sometimes kid with Rob there's no end what you can learn about sleep. BUT if I can give you one tidbit to take with you. CONTROL THE NARRATIVE!

What do I mean by that? Well, I'm going to guess that sometimes your negative thoughts take over and lead you down a road of self doubt. Stop there! When you realize this voice is upon you, also know you have another voice. Match the negative thought by coming up with someting that is the opposite in what meaning it sends. I pray, repeating simple phrases. Sometimes, I just flash positive memories and remember happy events. What ever you find, grab it and drown out the negative. And keep doing it as the more you do, th…

You may have heard from many places the phrase "Sleep to Live". It's catchy and is used to sell sleep products as well as used elsewhere.

But, I would suggest, and science proves that they have it backwards. It should be "Live to Sleep" and this is critical to understanding the approach anyone with sleep problems must take. Think about it. If you consume alcohol, sleep and wake at different times each day, eat right before bed, stay up to late, worry obsessively or any one of many other negative activities, it will result in poorer sleep, It's what you do during the day to prepare you for the best nights sleep that is critical to turning insomnia around.

Furthermore, I believe it is this mindset that is the key to understanding and taking with you to better make use of all the sleep tools presented here to help you…

Sleep onset insomnia describes difficulty falling asleep at the beginning of the night, or in the case of shift workers, whenever they attempt to initiate sleep.

Sleep maintenance insomnia describes an inability to stay asleep through the night.

Terminal insomnia, also called late insomnia occurs when the sleeper wakes up too early and is not able to fall asleep again.

Duration: Short-Term Insomnia is a brief episode of difficulty sleeping, while Chronic Insomnia is a long-term pattern of difficulty sleeping.

Source: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/types-of-insomnia