Parkinson’s & Sleep: How to Get Some Damn Rest

Parkinson’s & Sleep: How to Get Some Damn Rest

They say sleep is the best medicine—but Parkinson’s clearly didn’t get the memo. In this brutally honest episode, I’m talking about the weird, wild, and exhausting world of Parkinson’s and sleep: the midnight leg cramps, the 3 a.m. bathroom runs, the dreams that could win Oscars… and why it’s so hard to get some damn rest.

I’ll walk you through:

  • Why sleep is so messed up with Parkinson’s
  • What actually helps me (no magic cure—just real, usable stuff)
  • What didn’t work (looking at you, sleep tea and weighted blankets)
  • And the unexpected mindset shift that helped me the most

Whether you’re sleeping like a rock (for now) or awake counting the ceiling tiles, this episode is for you.

💬 Got a sleep tip that works for you? Share it below—your comment might help someone else finally rest tonight.

⏱️ Chapter Timestamps

0:00 – The Struggle Is Real: Why Sleep & Parkinson’s Don’t Mix
2:35 – Welcome Back + Quick Recap of My Journey
4:10 – The 3 A.M. Circus: Legs, Sweat, Dreams & More
6:55 – My Sleep Used to Be Fine… Until It Wasn’t
9:20 – What’s Helped Me Most (Finally Some Relief)
12:00 – The Power of Routine (Even for Non-Routine People)
14:05 – Cooling Sheets, Stretching & That Magnesium Spray
16:15 – Melatonin, Yes or No?
17:30 – What Didn’t Work: CBD, Weighted Blankets, Sleep Teas
20:10 – The Game-Changer: Acceptance, Not Perfection
23:30 – Let’s Crowdsource This: What’s Helped You Sleep?

👇 What helps YOU sleep with Parkinson’s?
Let’s crowdsource some real solutions 👇

🛏️ Here’s what helped me:
• Magnesium Spray – https://amzn.to/3XYuoyy
• Vitamin D3 – https://amzn.to/4kCRJ2E
• B12 – https://amzn.to/4kyJZ1z
• Light Wake-Up Alarm – https://amzn.to/41MP5zP
• Cooling Sheets – https://amzn.to/3QVu1Ro
• Melatonin (optional) – https://amzn.to/3FNTxWl

💬 I read every comment, and your tip could help someone else sleep better tonight.
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