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Eneasz comments on Things to consider when optimizing: Sleep - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Eneasz 29 October 2014 04:25:40AM 0 points [-]

1-2 mg of Melatonin ~20min before you wish to fall asleep

Comment author: 9eB1 29 October 2014 05:14:45AM 2 points [-]

Alternatively, according to Eliezer's experience, it could be taken much more than 20 minutes in advance. I take .3mg about 3 hours before sleeping.

Comment author: hyporational 29 October 2014 10:23:36AM *  1 point [-]

In my experience small doses regulate the sleep schedule whereas bigger doses have a mild sedative effect. I take 0.25mg 1-3 hours before going to sleep and 1-3mg straight before going to bed for staying asleep.