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I haven't had regular sleep for years and haven't felt good for years either. I feel like I am on survival mode all the time and spend time looking into vitamins etc. I don't really want to accept that it might be the sleep.

[b]my circadian rhythm is all over the place[/b] and some nights I get 3 hours, other nights 2 and on Saturdays I'll get 9h.

Is regular sleep key here?[/quote]

The key to circadian rhythm is  early morning sunshine, 3 meals at regular times of day (breakfast within an hour of waking, lunch at a normal time and dinner by 7ish), go to sleep between 9-11 and wake 6-7.  Dim lights in the evening, and no blue light after 7 pm.  Limited use of caffeine - max 1-2 cups before lunch.  Try to avoid artificial sleep inducers & alcohol.  Get blackout curtains or a sleep mask. Make sure the house is a bit colder at night.

If you haven't had regular sleep in years, and don't feel good, do see the doctor and investigate - sleep apnea, thyroid, anemia, parathyroid (vitamin D, PTH and Ca) and urinary tract issues (if you are waking to pee in the middle of sleep).  [/quote]

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