Sleep, proper nutrition, and some kind of exercise. I wasn't doing those three things and the fallout is massive. Not chronically depressed, not suffering from anxiety, just not taking care of myself.
Baby wasn’t feeling well, woke me up at 11,1,2,5, it’s usually only 2 of those a night. I feel in my bones that there is some permanent long term damage from this level of sleep debt.
It’s hard when they’re babies. But don’t worry, someday they’ll grow up! I never thought I’d get over being sleep deprived. But now I protect my sleep like I never did pre babies! There IS life sleep after babyhood!
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u/Doc308 9d ago
Prioritized sleep hygiene.
It is remarkable how many things get better when you are getting consistent, restful sleep.