Insomniacs, your sleep hygiene tips?

Been struggling to sleep the last few weeks. Immune system is taking a battering and it's affecting my gym work. Went for a 160kg deadlift just casually for one rep (not even close to my 1RM) and I couldn't even, to my surprise, break it off the ground.

I've got a cold now and a blocked nose. UGH.

Trying to create better night time environments for myself like no phone before bed, low light levels, no stimulation etc. Not working.

No sleep for MK

Make your room temp cooler? 18 degrees C is good

I'd advise you to go to your doctor and ask for some sleeping pills, I got mine easily but you can't take them everyday as they're quite strong. There's one main type and they're just little pills. They help most nights, at least I no longer go to sleep at 4 am so

My doctor has refused to give me any sleeping pills whilst I'm ill unfortunately. I have some valium a mate got from thailand but I try not to take those on a daily basis.

A cold room is the best solution, there is nothing better than a cold room at night.

Really??
Is that your GP or? Maybe if you manage to get a different doctor he'll give you a prescription? I was quite ill the last few weeks but I was given them straight away (my doctor thought my lack of sleep was even worse when I couldn't sleep bc blocked nose and everything).

Good luck with it anyway, hope you get better soon

My GP yeah, she's really good and understanding but she believes that sleeping pills just isn't right for me and my circumstances. I have a blocked nose at the moment, I've taken some sudafed and ibuprofen.

I had insomnia for about a year and it really took it's toll on me. Things improved but every now and again I get bouts where I don't sleep for a few days.

I look terrible at the moment. Dark circles under my eyes, pale skin and fluctuating weight it's really bothering me.

Thanks Ronnie!