“I injured my neck and gave myself a horrible, unstable tinnitus that ruined my life.”

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"Same, and it always felt like shit. Turns out, it was depleting my levels! I went back to drinking liquid when I’m thirsty and never with a meal. I feel better than ever, and bloodwork is identical."

"I know you aren’t asking for advice, but I actually found a really good compromise on this. My husband sometimes reads aloud to me during the no-screen time. We typically just do a 'be in bed around an hour before sleep time,' and it’s a chance to cuddle or read a book together, which puts us in a restful headspace.

The number of times I would start falling asleep to my husband reading was many, but it was also a delight to be cozy and close every evening."