Poor sleep has a negative effect on health. Go figure. As a person who struggles with sleep, these type of obvious declarations or study results tick me off. Uhhh... no sh*t Sherlock. Insomniacs just need to get a good night’s sleep, that’s all. Gee, it’s so simple. Sorry for the rant. I guess I’m just tired. π
I have no trouble falling asleep. However, I awaken at 2
or 3. Have two mugs of coffee with my Internet, collapse about 6.
Awaken again about 8. Nap 1 hour after a 1PM lunch. Drag myself to tasks.
Doctor says I need REM sleep, but adding my nap says, “Close enough”.
I'm 60 now and rely on half a gummy and a trazodone to stay down all night. I don't like having to take things but I like 4 hours of sleep a night even less.