To finish off the day I have a cup of Darjeeling tea at 7pm with two whole wheat crackers. I eat these to line my stomach before taking my antidepressants. I’m also Type 2 diabetic, and I find this helps me to sleep better.

I spend some time scrolling on Instagram to make sure I’m up to date, before having a shower at 9pm. Afterwards, I spend a few minutes meditating and deep breathing before winding down with a bit of TV.

I set my alarm for 9:30am before turning the TV and lights off at 10:30pm. I wake up throughout the night at 12am, 2:45am and 5:40am to use the toilet.

Day 2

I didn’t get much sleep last night, and wake up feeling tired, but I have a later shift at work so lie in for a while. I get up, shower and have a cup of tea around 9:45am, before having breakfast spaghetti on toast at 10:30am.

I have a chicken wrap for lunch with lots of fresh salad, as well as a bottle of water. When I get back from work I have a bath before eating dinner at 8pm – salmon with rice and fresh corn with a multivitamin on the side.

I also have a cup of Darjeeling tea and water before bed, as well as doing a few minutes worth of stretching.

I do some work on social media while winding down with a bit of TV, before going to bed at 10:30pm. However, I’m still awake at 11:30pm. I have a 6am start tomorrow.

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