u/thewisdomseekr

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Can’t fall asleep on workout days

I find that when I am working out - strenght training but not cardio - I have a hard time cooling down the same night and it’s very hard for me to fall asleep. I end up tossing and turning and my sleep quality is not good that night. I’ll get maybe 4 hours of broken sleep.

I see a bunch of different potential explanation like dehydration, not enough carbs, high cortisol or adrenaline still up.

The hot shower before bed, magnesium glycinate, no screens before bed etc. Don’t help.

Is anyone else experiencing that? Any solution?

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u/thewisdomseekr — 2 days ago

Hey guys,

I’ve been struggling with Insomnia and anxiety for about 2 years now.

I can stay up the whole night without sleep at times. I can be exhausted, yet my brain doesn’t want to shut down. I can already see how the next day is going to be with low energy and feeling sick sometimes. Sometimes it makes my joints hurt and my muscle cramps the day after a sleepless night. I also feel like my digestive system is more sensitive after a sleepless night and things aren’t moving quite the same as if I get sleep.

I also tend to be more anxious with palpitations the following day and I can get panic attacks easier.

Anyone experiencing the same issue? Anyone won the battle and if yes how and what was the process?

Thank you all for your comments!

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u/thewisdomseekr — 20 days ago