#sleep insomnia

[your-queer-dad]

#checkpoint #mental health #positive mental attitude #sleep #sleep bitch #i need sleep #sleep insomnia #lgbt #lgbtq #trans #transgender #lgbtqia #finch rambles #trans joy #queer positivity #trans kids #trans community

[l00ney-m00ny]

Who else can't sleep because of pain but is in pain because they can't sleep?

#pyro speaks #memes #aesthetic #meme #ehlers danlos syndrome #chronic pain #chronic disability #chronic illness #sleep insomnia

[clairedelune-13]

Reblog this if you fall asleep to rain sounds.

#sleep insomnia #rainy night

[adhdblues]

Sleep supplements that have actually worked really well for me

Before I start, the supplements I’m referring to are:

- Magnesium L-Threonate - Brand: Life Extension

- L-Theanine - Brand: now

- Apigenin - Brand: Liposomal

I’m sure there are other brands out there which are preferred, these are the ones that were accessible to me based on where I live.

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I just wanted to take some time to drop my personal experience/success here in case it can help anyone else who is struggling with sleep.

My whole life has been a struggle with sleep and insomnia. Both before and after I started adhd medication (concerta 54mg). I’ve been diagnosed with adhd about a year ago.

- It would take me at least 2 hours to fall asleep.

- I would wake up multiple times during the night.

- Had very vivid dreams, to the point I had to ask people if something happened in real life or if it was a dream. Mostly anxiety inducing dreams.

- I would be wide awake until sunrise.

My partner has helped me get into an evening routine since we met, which I really appreciated. But still, most of the nights I would experience insomnia, evening anxiety and mind-racing, bad dreams or interrupted sleep.

After listening to Andrew Huberman’s sleep podcast, we both tried to implement some of his tips into our night routine. But I still had sleep issues no matter what routine I tried. I.e restrict phone use prior to bed, dim all the lights to kickstart melatonin production etc.

He then decided to get me these 3 supplements that Huberman recommends for sleep because my overall mental health, sleep and anxiety levels were not great. We had both discussed it and thought it would be nice if I tried a different approach to see what happens.

I had mentioned my sleep struggles and evening anxiety to my psychiatrist multiple times, but his response would be that it’s normal because of adhd, as well as stimulant medication.

Since I started taking the supplements just under 2 months ago, they have honestly been working so well for me. I have considered that it may be placebo, but the outcome has been too good that it’s hard for me to ignore.

I don’t even know when I fall asleep anymore. I’m literally gone shortly after I get into bed — but I don’t feel drowsy prior to that. I have such deep sleep that I now wake up feeling fresh. I used to be a light sleeper, where I would wake up with any sound or movement in the room.

I even feel like it’s improved my brain fog a lot more than just concerta on its own (just a personal observation).

My constant vivid nightmares/dreams have gone away, I honestly can’t recall the last time I woke up to a bad dream. I don’t remember my dreams anymore, but I can’t tell you if i’m just not dreaming or if they’re just not as intense anymore…

No interrupted sleep since starting the supplements.

I have tried melatonin and over the counter sleep-aid, but I never really liked the side effects the morning after. Also melatonin never really helped my sleep quality.

I just wanted to mention it here in case it helps anyone else as well, because I’ve honestly been feeling soooo good and keep thanking my partner for getting me the supplements. I know I would’ve never done it myself out of procrastination.

However, these are just based on my personal experience and I’m not at all saying that everyone else will have the same experiences. I just want to give my review of some sorts, as someone who has adhd and has struggled with sleep, in case anyone has been curious about these or is looking to try something different, specifically for sleep.

I would recommend checking out Huberman’s podcasts on sleep, and adhd as well :)

I just wanted to add that I remember him mentioning that Apigenin could cause vivid dreams for some, but I personally haven’t experienced that until now.

Just make sure to drink enough water since they’re water soluble.

Other supplements that I take (in the morning) that may have some effect on this too:

- ashwagandha (short-term) - Brand: Jarrow Formulas —please do look into it and consult with a profession before trying this, since it can interact with underlying health conditions and medication. Recommended by all sources I have looked at to take it short term. I don’t take it for adhd purposes, I just decided to try it out because of stress and mood. There isn’t enough research to prove its benefits though, just a heads up.

- Algae Omega-3 - Brand: Garden of Life

- B-Complex - Brand: Nature’s Bounty

My day supplements are on and off as I forget to take them for a few days every now and then.

But I’ve tried to stay consistent with the sleep supplements in the last month and a half.

I hope this helps!

#adhd #living with adhd #adhd brain #adhd and sleep #sleep #no sleep #sleep insomnia #sleep improvement #sleep issues #sleep problems #insomia #supplements #sleep supplements #sleep support #adhd struggles

[ariiiiilynn]

Me: *can sleep during the day easily*

Also me: *cannot sleep at night easily*

#insomnia #sleep #nocturnal #relatable #night #night owl #nap time #tired #sleepy #no sleep #sleepless #sleep deprivation #insomniac #insomnia ramblings #insomnia blogging #insomnia my beloathed #insomnia thoughts #sleep is for the mentally stable #sleep issues #sleep insomnia #sleep deprived ramblings #sleep depravity #nighttime #sleep anxiety #insomnia anxiety #anxiety #tired af #exhausted #physically exhausted #tired asf

[da-looney-bin]

I had a very disturbing dream last night lmao

It was like one of those dreams that was already pretty freaky but it ends up going on a loop 😭

Always go to sleep on time kids

#sleep #sleepy girl #no sleep #so sleepy #sleep insomnia #sleep paralysis

[bluemoon8postiveshroom]

Yawn night 🍜

#kitten #love #lost soul #Sunday drinking #Sunday #monster of the week #spoons #cute cats #90s nostalgia #hairoftheday #gifs #sad girl #angel of sin #sin #late night #night #nightmares #sleep insomnia #alone #bpd blog #emotional #e girls are ruining my life #e girl aesthetic #selfcare #selflove #magical fantasy #anime and manga #anime girl

[floydsglasses]

IM STILL AWAKE

Deadass gonna give myself a sleep disorder at this point

#sleep insomnia #Fuck I can't sleep #Oh my god my head hurts #Please notice my Tumblr I'm so tired #writing community

[zoomar]

Straight to dreamland, thanks to the power of sleep-inducing garlic.

#garlic #sleep #insomnia #hypnosis #cartoon

[adhdandcomics]

shout out to my folks with insomnia & depression & delayed sleep phase disorder & sleep apnea & disabilities & other sleep disorders diagnosed, undiagnosed, and just my plain old night owls & night shift workers!! we r so fucking cool & exist every day in a society not made for us at all. and NONE of us are lazy bums or bad people for staying up late & sleeping in till noon or two or whatever whenever you get up!! no matter what anyone says!! you’re incredible and i love you!!!

#being the positivity i need in the world #would i like to get up earlier and love my life? yes. but i can’t fuckin do that can i #i recognize the irony of posting this at 11:30 however i’m at work and fuckin tired #text #positivity #insomnia #depression #delayed sleep phase disorder #sleep apnea #also shout out to nightmare nation i hope we get good rest soon!!!!!

[l00ney-m00ny]

Dont you hate it when you stay awake all the way up until 5 then your body finally decides to sleep?

Yeah, me too.

#funny #aesthetic #wholesome #quotes #meme #lol #pyro speaks #insomnia #sleep #sleep insomnia

[clairedelune-13]

When you’re so sleep deprived, and manage to get SOME hours in but still can’t recall how much, or little you dozed:

#so sleepy #relatable #sleep insomnia

[likeprongstostars]

guys i promise i have other ideas i just go back to drawing domestic jegulus at every minor inconvenience

#me having 10 started wips #and my brain just goes #LISTEN... HEAR ME OUT... WHAT IF... BARE WITH ME NOW... we draw jegulus sleeping together for the 285th time #i think i keep drawing sleeping ppl bc i cant sleep myself #youve heard of living through someone else now get ready for sleeping through someone else #googling “insomnia symptoms” every 3 days just to make sure #anyways where was i going with this... #marauders era #marauders fanart #regulus black #james potter #regulus black fanart #jegulus #james potter fanart #jegulus fanart #my art

[concentfortea]

#help #i need sleep #But what if I get busy tomorrow?? #funny #memes #funny memes #writing #funny writing memes #writingmemes #author #writing problems #writeblr #writing community #writers of tumblr #writer #writing memes #leading cause of insomnia is actually writing

[crippledpunks]

my heart goes out to you if you're a disabled person who has a complicated or negative relationship with sleep. if you need to sleep a lot but can't due to life circumstances, or sleeping extra causing other symptoms to flare up. if you can't sleep enough due to pain, or nightmares, or psychosis, or bipolar, or depression. if you sleep way too much and find it hard to stay awake. if you can't fall or stay asleep. if you need medication in order to be able to sleep. if you don't feel rested from sleep. if you wake up a lot in the night. if you have bladder or bowel accidents while asleep. if you twitch or convulse or move too or get injured in your sleep. if you can't control your sleep schedule no matter what. if you can't sleep during "normal" sleeping hours. if you can't sleep for 8+ hours straight but can sleep for shorter amounts of time. if sleep is what you need but for one reason or another you just can't or refuse to do it.

i care about you. your disabilities deserve to be seen and acknowledged

#actually disabled #chronic pain #cripple punk #fibromyalgia #crip punk #insomnia #troubled sleep #trouble sleeping' #sleep disturbances #sleep disorder #sleep disorders #narcolepsy #depression #bipolary #psychosis #schizophrenia #autism #adhd #ptsd #did #dissociative identity disorder #osdd #mental illness #disability #madpunk #]our writing #cpunk #disability culture #cripplepunk #c punk

[mottinthemainpot]

I need to stop staying up until four in the morning

#god help me #what does that even accomplish #sleep insomnia