I used to get 5-6 hours of sleep and thought I was fine. After reading about sleep and emotional regulation on here I decided to take it seriously.
Three months later: anxiety is way down, I’m more patient with my kids, my workouts are better, and I actually feel emotions again instead of being a zombie.
The emotional regulation thing is so true. When I’m sleep deprived I have zero patience and everything irritates me. The connection between sleep and mental health is way stronger than most people realize.
Consistent wake time was the game changer for me. Even more than the fancy sleep hygiene stuff.
the magnesium suggestion is underrated. i take magnesium glycinate before bed and the difference in sleep quality is noticeable