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And the steroids for my sinuses aren’t helping matters.

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[–] TheRealKuni 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I recently learned about the cognitive shuffle technique. Shit works remarkably well. Something to keep your consciousness engaged while tricking your brain into falling asleep.

(Also reading a book or an e-ink eReader is far better than reading your phone.)

[–] BoneALisa 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Recently bough an e-ink reader for this exact reason. I'm reading for the first time in almost 10 years and I am falling asleep way quicker and getting better sleep than i have in a loooong time. Best $100 ive spent in awhile.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Same here, also i seem to have more vivid dream. Reading is amazing.

[–] TheRealKuni 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I’ve been using Kindles for years now. eReaders are especially good nowadays when you don’t need a book light for them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have an Amazon paperwhite, will that work? It’s a few years old though.

[–] TheRealKuni 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, the Paperwhite is not a backlit screen. The light shines down onto the page and reflects back, which is easier on the eyes. Basically the same as if you had a book light.

The newer one can do warmer light, too, but any Paperwhite is good enough.

But seriously try out that cognitive shuffle thing, it’s pretty amazing how well it works for me (as long as I’m tired; I haven’t really tried it when wide awake, that’s when I read).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Alright, a reading I will go lol. 👍