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Reasons why sleep is good for you

emotionalTalker2260 March 8th, 2022

I will be honest, this is an assessment that @CommunityModAnne has been asking me to do for over 7 months when I had terrible sleeping patterns. And yes, I did have really bad sleeping habits, during my last two terms of high school, I was only functioning on 2-4 hours sleep. That was everyday. Now since 1. I am more tired and 2. I have changed some very bad habits, I can say my sleeping schedule has changed so much. I first stopped drinking a single cup of coffee that had the equivalent of 5 coffee's in that one cup (yes, it was disgustingly strong and bitter, even with sugar). And since I barely drink coffee now days, I have my anxiety more under control and I can go to bed at more appropriate hours. And I also stopped drinking coffee before bed. Coffee really did affect me being able to function like a human and it really affected my sleep. I got so exhausted that I had No other option other then to fix my sleep and stop drinking such strong coffee's and also having coffee late at night.


What do i use to substitute coffee?

Well, I am more likely to be found drinking hot chocolate these days as it contains no caffeine in it and yeah.


How exhausted I was?

I was Very very exhausted, Like getting such little sleep really affected everything. My mental health, my performance, and it really affected my body. I lost a Lot of stamina from not sleeping properly and I am working on building it up. I am considering walking to a park just to go jog back and forth on the green area in it and I will slowly pick the pace up over time.


Where do I find energy when I have next to none?

well, I actually listen to a lot, and I mean, A Lot of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and the energy it has gives me more energy, yes I also do get random energy from my brain as I do have ADHD but that is rare for me as I am more easily distracted then anything else. This is why I am everywhere on cups, pmland, the forums and the group chats.


Do I want to return to my old sleeping habits?

Absolutely not, I don't want to be so exhausted again. It was no fun or walk in the park. It also made me very stressed out too as i wasn't coping with anything and I was falling behind on so much.


How Much Sleep is Enough?

  • Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per day
  • Getting less then six to seven hours of sleep for just one night can affect you the next day

1.Sleep Makes You More Alert

2. A good night's sleep makes you feel energized and alert the next day.

3. Being engaged and active not only feels great but increases your chances for another good night's sleep.

Top 9 health benefits of sleep

1. Sleep keeps your heart healthy

2. Sleep may prevent cancer

3. Sleep reduces stress

4. Sleep reduces inflammation

5. Sleep makes you more alert

6. Sleep improves memory

7. Naps make you smarter

8. Sleep reduces your risk of depression

9. Sleep helps your body make repairs


10 Benefits of sleep

Sleep 101- why sleep is so important to your health

10 Top Benefits of Sleep

Why Do We Sleep, Anyway?


@CommunityModAnne 😈 3-7 months down the track, my assignment about sleep is finally done.

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RideaRainbow April 29th, 2022

@emotionalTalker2260

excellent article... very relevant issues have been raised.

Thanks Emo

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emotionalTalker2260 OP April 29th, 2022

@RideaRainbow

Thanks Tani 😊💖

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LavenderHere May 7th, 2022

@emotionalTalker2260 I am very very proud of you for

i) identifying bad habits
ii) letting go of them
iii) changing and growing for the better
iv) talking about it here and encouraging others to improve as well
Thank you so much for this lovely post! And yayyyy you got this, I am glad you are sleeping well now!
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emotionalTalker2260 OP May 7th, 2022

@LavenderHere

thanks Lav (:

how’s the teen side without me? Miss you lots 💖

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LavenderHere May 7th, 2022

@emotionalTalker2260 teen side is silent, we miss you too<3 But I'll come see you on the oldie side soon!

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emotionalTalker2260 OP May 7th, 2022

@LavenderHere

:/ mmm, quiet. Not very good by the sounds of it. Can’t wait till I see you again 😊💖

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LavenderHere May 8th, 2022

@emotionalTalker2260 It is what it is hehe...and yayyyy see you again

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TheConversation22 August 14th, 2022

@emotionalTalker2260

Thank you for sharing this with us !

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emotionalTalker2260 OP August 14th, 2022

@TheConversation22

No problem 😊

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TheConversation22 August 14th, 2022

Thank you for this information !

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emotionalTalker2260 OP August 14th, 2022

@TheConversation22

you are very welcome 😊

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AffyAvo August 14th, 2022

@emotionalTalker2260 That's awesome this has worked so well for you!

Just a little correction though, mostly for others who are looking at what affects them - most hot chocolate does contain some caffeine - as does chocolate in general and many decaffeinated drinks. So if examining how caffeine affects you there can be sources beyond coffee, tea and energy drinks.

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emotionalTalker2260 OP August 15th, 2022

@AffyAvo

oh no, not the hot chocolate 😢 all the hot chocolates i have are free from caffeine though 😊 thanks for the little correction, I appreciate it a lot

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