dan tynanFeb 22, 2023
Justin Pot
I'm writing about how to get sleeping habits under control. Do any of you have a go-to expert on this topic you can point me to? (Please boost—it's very helpful—and thank you for tolerating a journalist outsourcing his job to the fedi)
Feb 21, 2023 at 7:42pmIvory for Mac
Show threadJose Luis OrihuelaFeb 21, 2023
@jhpot Contact the Sleep Disorders Unit at our University Hospital
https://www.cun.es/en/our-professionals/medical-services/sleep-unit
Sleep Unit. Clínica Universidad de Navarra

A multidisciplinary team ensures the optimal quality of your sleep. The Sleep Unit of the Clinic has the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Show threadShield MaidenFeb 21, 2023
@jhpot As a nurse who used to work nights I had to re-adjust when I retired to a more 'normal' routine. I do some work outside during the day, I read for an hour before trying to sleep, I always go to bed at 11pm and set the alarm to get up at 8.30am. Sometimes I don't sleep well, but I stick to the routine as much as possible, or have ovaltine if I'm still awake at 3am. Mentally I go through every tiny step of making a complex garment or packing for hols to get me off to sleep.
Show threadJustin PotFeb 21, 2023
@Judeet88 This is all great advice! Is there any chance you'd be willing to talk with me on the record about it?
Show threadShield MaidenFeb 21, 2023
@jhpot Sorry, will have to decline as I value my privacy and safety at home. You'll notice I'm not actually in bed yet and it's gone 11pm! Usually it is...
Show threadJustin PotFeb 21, 2023
@Judeet88 That's okay! Thanks for chatting with me here.
Show threadBob StepnoFeb 21, 2023
@jhpot Good luck! Suspect sleep-hustlers out there? Fascinating number of "sponsored" Google search results for "sleep habit expert," as well as sleepy-named organizations' websites. Waiting weeks for my neurologist to get me into a local sleep clinic study in our swVa medical-specialist desert. (Topic, possible link between overnight O2-levels and frequent ocular migraines.)
Show threadBrian LawsonFeb 21, 2023
@jhpot It may not check all of the boxes you're looking for, but I recommend checking out specific episodes of the Huberman Lab podcast.
Show threadJustin PotFeb 21, 2023
@brian I'll do that! Thanks.
Show threadPHolder  Feb 21, 2023

@jhpot The TWiT network has leaned on Georgia Dow for stuff like this.

http://Westmounttherapy.com [email protected]

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Show threadPHolder  Feb 21, 2023
@jhpot Of course she sells a product in this area, so she may encourage you to help promote it, but during the pandemic she freely gave out her phone number to TWiT listeners, so I think she'd be at least willing to open a dialog with you about the topic. https://www.anxiety-videos.com/store/digital-download-special-series-get-the-sleep-youve-always-dreamt-of/
Show threadJustin PotFeb 21, 2023
@PHolder Hey, thanks! This is really helpful, I'll look into her.
Show threadGrapeshotFeb 21, 2023

@jhpot based on my experience, is it possible that you may have sleep apnea? Have you been tested for this?

Also, my experience has been that a constant level of anxiety would keep me "tired but wired" at night, so I couldn't get drowsy anf fall asleep, as my thoughts constantly whirled around. Increasing Magnesium intake considerably worked miracles for me.

Show threadJustin PotFeb 21, 2023
@grapeshot Good to know! I'm actually in pretty good shape, personally, just looking for some experts to talk to for an article.
Show threadFr.philFeb 23, 2023
@jhpot Not what you asked, but I find magnesium helpful.
Show threadJustin PotFeb 23, 2023
@fr_phil Good to know!