Sleep Strategies for Adults
Matthew discusses effective strategies for improving sleep quality, especially for older adults. He emphasizes the importance of adjusting bedtime and building sleep pressure, while also exploring options like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and specific medications such as doxapin and trazodone. By prioritizing sleep hygiene and considering both behavioral and pharmacological approaches, individuals can enhance their overall well-being and social engagement.In this clip
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Should older people delay their bedtime if they're having sleep issues, as discussed in the episode Dr. Matt Walker: The Science of Dreams, Nightmares & Lucid Dreaming | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Sleep Strategies for Adults?
What does Matthew Walker say to people who struggle with interrupted sleep, such as waking up several times throughout the night and having trouble falling back asleep?
I have implemented nearly all the sleep suggestions that Dr. Huberman gives, such as getting sunlight in the morning and late afternoon, dimming lights and avoiding screens at night, eating 3 hours before sleep, keeping naps or NSDR short and early in the afternoon, stopping caffeine intake after noon, exercising consistently around noon, and staying hydrated during the day. However, nothing seems to work because I fall asleep fine around 9 or 10 pm but keep waking up after 4 or 5 hours and can't fall back asleep, even with yoga nidra or NSDR. I went to the doctor, and they prescribed me trazodone, but I still don't get more than 6 hours of sleep. What should I do?