Edit1: some thoughts based on comments. I was diagnosed with low vitamin D a few months ago but took bills. Maybe a month ago I ran out. I thought getting outside more recently was enough. You all inspired me to be more serious about it. Got my vitamin D3 and b12 pills.

Also, I noticed the two days I felt so tired I slept later and had alcohol too late in the night. One drink but around 12am. I think not just sleep quantity but when I sleep and quality matter.

Will aim to take my pills, not drink after 8-9pm if I drink, and sleep before 11pm.

Thanks for all the advice :)

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Verify your sleep habits and that you’re actually sleeping through the night. Disturbed sleep really messes with the cycles, so you don’t get proper sleep. If you snore, that may be an indication of apnea, which can really mess with sleep.

    Take a look at your diet, and eating schedule. If either are inconsistent, it can affect quality of sleep.

    If you drink soda, (or any bottled drinks), work on changing that. Between the sugar and caffeine they can really mess with you in so many ways when consumed regularly.

    This is a hard one - pay attention to (and respect) your sleep gate. I’ve struggled with this my whole life. When you body tells you it’s sleepy, listen, and go to bed. I know, it can be tough. But overriding your sleep gate can really mess with your sleep schedule.