How To Improve Your Sleep | Matthew Walker

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2019
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    Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world - Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity, diabetes - has very strong causal links to deficient sleep.
    In this book, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert, Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters. Looking at creatures from across the animal kingdom as well as major human studies, Why We Sleep delves into everything from what really happens during REM sleep to how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep and why our sleep patterns change across a lifetime, transforming our appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon that safeguards our existence.
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    Watch a full interview with Dr Rangan Chatterjee on the Feel Better, Live More podcast: • Rangan Chatterjee ft M...
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  • @jakeswank
    @jakeswank Před 5 lety +6901

    i am glad to see macklemore is having success in multiple fields

  • @ilivill
    @ilivill Před 5 lety +3869

    this man sleeps

  • @AwesomestGreatestMostestFunny

    I LOVE HIS BOOK "Why We Sleep" whenever I cannot sleep I start reading it and fall asleep in minutes.

  • @ennisdelmar807
    @ennisdelmar807 Před 4 lety +569

    sleep deprivation age you by decades, this guy is actually 90.

  • @islanderboi89
    @islanderboi89 Před 5 lety +2189

    He could tell me to go hell and I'd be quite excited about it.

  • @Em0killer13
    @Em0killer13 Před 5 lety +1069

    I've been a shift worker for two years. Flipping my sleep schedule upside down every month. It's hell. Never rested. In a constant psychosis-like state. No money is worth my health.

    • @cheminem
      @cheminem Před 5 lety +28

      Then quit

    • @Em0killer13
      @Em0killer13 Před 5 lety +38

      chem work in progress. mortgage, bills..etc

    • @trevbarlow9719
      @trevbarlow9719 Před 5 lety +88

      @@Em0killer13 well then it seems it is worth the money for you.

    • @cheminem
      @cheminem Před 5 lety +17

      @@Em0killer13 I see. I learner that I was much happier being broke (but still self-sufficient) with freedom than earning more than I could spend and being miserable

    • @Em0killer13
      @Em0killer13 Před 5 lety +30

      Trev Barlow I suggest you keep your unnecessary opinion to yourself about my personal situation. I do not need your advice. Thanks.

  • @sleepsciencevideos
    @sleepsciencevideos Před 4 lety +74

    Sleep is so vital in the maintenance of good health.
    Everyone should make sleep a priority in 2020.

    • @husseinfaiz3397
      @husseinfaiz3397 Před 4 lety +3

      Problem is, sleep's not making me a priority

    • @joeyy17
      @joeyy17 Před 3 lety +3

      You foretold the future. Everyone is making sleep a priority in 2020 because they are in COVID lockdown 🤣

    • @user-uf3ee2jk7z
      @user-uf3ee2jk7z Před 2 lety +1

      @James Charles
      Try this app. It's free, but realistic sounds.
      I conquered insomnia. I swear!!
      + It has No ads.
      On Android Playstore, search "Cozy sleep Sounds"
      full name is : " Cozy sleep Sounds -relax with nature stress relief "

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto Před 6 dny

      2024 also

  • @fredlss89
    @fredlss89 Před rokem +113

    I've just finished reading his book. And what a great book. It was exactly what I needed to stop neglecting sleep. Now that I know "a lot" about the importance of sleeping, I'm taking good care of it. I've been getting 7-8 hours every night and my life has improved tremendously! I'm so glad there are people like Matthew out there to do this for us! I look up to this guy!

  • @musicPMA
    @musicPMA Před 5 lety +488

    He looks very well rested

  • @tyron-thevictim-woodley698
    @tyron-thevictim-woodley698 Před 5 lety +1487

    His eyes are brighter than my future

  • @David-qf8pr
    @David-qf8pr Před 4 lety +71

    Workout people. Seriously. I always that i had insomnia ever since i was young. I started working out and within in a month i noticed a huge difference. I would read 15 minutes before bed and as soon as i laid my head down i was out. I got lazy last year and stopped working out. The insomnia came right back. It might be a pain to go and hit the gym everyday but when you do it pays off...not only with sleep but with overall health.

    • @Jshowtime02
      @Jshowtime02 Před 3 lety +2

      When u had insomnia were u having trouble staying deep asleep too?

    • @helloman5576
      @helloman5576 Před 2 lety +3

      Wish it worked for me... Working out often makes my sleep worse

    • @briant3404
      @briant3404 Před 2 lety +1

      you actually make more sense and truth than that guy in the video..

    • @themissile3120
      @themissile3120 Před 2 lety +1

      @@helloman5576 working out within 4-5 hours of bedtime will make it hard to sleep for most people.

    • @themissile3120
      @themissile3120 Před 2 lety +1

      would like to add that even a short morning run or whatever preferred workout can help your body adjust to a proper schedule and be more reliable on wakeup times, which will automatically cause a better bedtime assuming there's no late-night bad habits preventing it.

  • @BiB0005
    @BiB0005 Před rokem +49

    For his age, he looks really young! He's a prime example of what consistently sleeping well looks like!

    • @innosanto
      @innosanto Před rokem +6

      He looks 28.

    • @erock7073
      @erock7073 Před 10 měsíci

      How old is he in this video?

    • @marcosoliveira4607
      @marcosoliveira4607 Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@erock7073 he was 45 lol

    • @erock7073
      @erock7073 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@marcosoliveira4607 thanks! Wow that's interesting, yeah he's very youthful for that age

  • @TheDangalagh
    @TheDangalagh Před 5 lety +3443

    He looks like a white Tyler the creator

  • @Mosababumarzouk
    @Mosababumarzouk Před 5 lety +487

    His voice puts me to sleep, in a good calming way

    • @checkdat8
      @checkdat8 Před 4 lety +2

      One of the calm and soothing voice

    • @funtimes8296
      @funtimes8296 Před 4 lety +4

      His job is to help people sleep, I'm sure he's practiced his put you to sleep voice lol

    • @Only1SapphireDiamond
      @Only1SapphireDiamond Před 2 lety +1

      😩🤦🏽‍♀️ I thought I was just me lool. I had to speed it up or I’m going to fall asleep listening to him

    • @rawadsheikh476
      @rawadsheikh476 Před 2 lety +3

      Very true I can listen to him talking for days his voice is so peaceful and calming he got such a beautiful soul 💖 bless him and his parents

    • @jkmlg3550
      @jkmlg3550 Před 2 lety +1

      That’s the British voice for you

  • @larissabraz9016
    @larissabraz9016 Před 2 lety +53

    I had been sleep deprived from my 16 until my 24 years of age (getting 3 to 4 hours of sleep per night). What I got as a result were panic attacks, anxiety, lack of memory and difficulties to learn (in college and work). My professional life was deeply affected by this, and I still struggle with my anxiety now. Currently, dealing with a restless partner during the night, I gained back to the old results of sleeping deprivation, and I say: it is torture. I hope I can convince him to do a "sleep hygiene" as we call it in Brazil, so I can be sleep properly and be happy again =(

    • @tonberrykinged
      @tonberrykinged Před 2 lety +1

      Good luck with that. Also worth considering whether you have a caffeine sensitivity. If you're prone to anxiety then caffeine could be a problem - it could be jacking up your whole nervous system. I genuinely can't have caffeine even first thing in the morning - if I do I'll be up till 3 or 4.

    • @fredlss89
      @fredlss89 Před rokem

      Oi Larissa. Como estão as coisas hoje? Eu era o parceiro com problemas de sono no meu relacionamento. Depois de ler o livro do Matthew, consegui botar tudo em ordem e focar bastante em ter um bom sono! Compra o livro dele para o seu parceiro!

    • @jazzrandhawa482
      @jazzrandhawa482 Před 5 měsíci +1

      What changes helped you?

  • @hon747
    @hon747 Před 2 lety +50

    Absolutely love listening to you and absorbing your wisdom about sleep. Very grateful to you.

  • @Amy-tl2xe
    @Amy-tl2xe Před 5 lety +406

    WHY WE SLEEP is one of the most important books I have ever read. I have bought it for at least ten other people - so far! Many thanks to Dr. Walker for all his research and this incredibly informative and life-changing book.

    • @jacewalton6677
      @jacewalton6677 Před 4 lety +28

      Have read it twice.... Still can't sleep

    • @agenfavo2903
      @agenfavo2903 Před 2 lety +8

      @@jacewalton6677 lol

    • @fredlss89
      @fredlss89 Před rokem +14

      I've just finished reading it. I struggled to sleep and also neglected sleep because I "wanted to do more things". Now I'm getting 8 hours of sleep every day and taking solid care of my sleep routine.

    • @prodkoshi
      @prodkoshi Před rokem +1

      @@fredlss89 but how I could be doing better things right

    • @cristinapaduraru6497
      @cristinapaduraru6497 Před rokem +9

      @@jacewalton6677 If you can't fall asleep, you have to empty your mind for a minute as soon as you close your eyes - sometimes it is not easy because thoughts keep running in our mind constantly, but my trick is that as soon as I am aware that I have thoughts, I repeat myself: "i'm not thinking of anything", interrupting my ideas, making it hard to process thoughts. I also use an eye mask from Quies.

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan Před 5 lety +652

    Get up at 6AM. Do physically demanding work for eight hours (I'm a gardener/nurseryman), go to bed at the same time every night...believe me, you'll sleep fine. Works for me.

    • @Jazzhands1337
      @Jazzhands1337 Před 5 lety +32

      you're probably right. most of us want to have our cake and eat it too.

    • @kingkatiin2658
      @kingkatiin2658 Před 5 lety +67

      Most people work from a chair and sit on a couch on their free time

    • @conorgray6883
      @conorgray6883 Před 5 lety +30

      I agree, im an electrician. I go to bed around 10pm every night, up at 6.30ish every morning. Come that time everynight i naturally tired without anything.

    • @DanS1
      @DanS1 Před 5 lety +19

      Works for me too. I work in a steel galvanizing plant. Up at 5am, work 8.. sometimes 12 hours a day. In bed 9ish

    • @getsmart3701
      @getsmart3701 Před 5 lety +1

      Me too.

  • @Jamesssssssssssssss
    @Jamesssssssssssssss Před 4 lety +37

    He has 0 bags under his eyes, this man knows sleep.

  • @mz6367
    @mz6367 Před 2 lety +5

    Im not getting enough sleep these days but this video is so helpful there is no value of being awake to study or work because you will just be sleepy and you cant focus or be motivated

  • @LeonsHarmonica
    @LeonsHarmonica Před 4 lety +370

    How has nobody pointed out that he's quite literally a "sleep walker"

  • @sexobscura
    @sexobscura Před 5 lety +36

    *this is Freddie Krueger's favorite book*

  • @glenncahn1007
    @glenncahn1007 Před 3 lety +50

    Your book was great. It scared me so much as to all the adverse consequences of poor sleep that I forced myself to get an extra 2-3 hours/night! Feel far better for it. I’d always thought that sleep was a waste of time, to be successful I had to be a type A personality and sleep as little as possible. Thanks a lot.

  • @smoneybaby100
    @smoneybaby100 Před 4 lety +89

    Ironic how this video is taking up on my sleep as I’m watching at 4 am

  • @user-ei7ed6zy9k
    @user-ei7ed6zy9k Před 5 lety +488

    I knew I recognized his face. He was on Joe Rogans Podcast

    • @trevbarlow9719
      @trevbarlow9719 Před 5 lety +24

      Yes he was. Although he didn't mention the negative effects of weed on sleep like he did here, if I remember correctly. Was he afraid of aggravating Joe?

    • @trime547
      @trime547 Před 5 lety +17

      @@trevbarlow9719 He did mention it at around 05:45 czcams.com/video/pwaWilO_Pig/video.html

    • @roughpatches
      @roughpatches Před 5 lety +13

      @@trevbarlow9719 He touched on it slightly but maybe he has some information here that he didn't on Rogan

    • @vladimirerfan7721
      @vladimirerfan7721 Před 5 lety +9

      Big Daddy Toyota Corola but have you ever tried dmt?

    • @marynordseth2788
      @marynordseth2788 Před 5 lety

      @@vladimirerfan7721 I smoked it and fixed it, you got a problem with that?

  • @FatherJoel
    @FatherJoel Před 5 lety +489

    If Matthew Walker's mother and Matthew Walker's father had a baby.

  • @OwnnOfficial
    @OwnnOfficial Před 4 lety +58

    I just finished his book today
    Thank you so much for changing my life ♥️

    • @Benanca17
      @Benanca17 Před 4 lety +4

      I am reading his book, it’s quite interesting! A lots of tips!

    • @daveforgot127
      @daveforgot127 Před 2 lety

      How? Your comments sound like a bad advertisement? What did he offer you to help you sleep?

  • @vladimirpereira2009
    @vladimirpereira2009 Před 3 lety +17

    I have never done an all-nighter during my high school and even now in college. I prefer to just sleep early and wake up early then study and my mind absorbs information a lot better.

    • @pkrent3461
      @pkrent3461 Před 2 lety +3

      Good. Thats the way. Ever notice how ppl who pull all nighters "studying" aka barely retaining anything and stressing about the test end up doing badly. Work smart.not hard

    • @mrk3357
      @mrk3357 Před 2 lety +1

      @@pkrent3461 Everything from physical to mental things are processed from sleep.

    • @sandersnoeren9683
      @sandersnoeren9683 Před 2 lety +3

      Pulling all nighters is usually more of a last resort after procrastinating too long unfortunately

    • @mrk3357
      @mrk3357 Před 2 lety

      @@sandersnoeren9683 I mean they can scan through the book so they can sleep? I'm not old enough to experience this.

  • @freakparty1535
    @freakparty1535 Před 5 lety +537

    If Chuck Norris and Shawn White had a baby.

  • @happios
    @happios Před 4 lety +17

    I almost fell asleep as soon as he started talking. This guy has the most soothing voice. Yang2020!

  • @lizzy__brock
    @lizzy__brock Před 4 lety +3

    matthew walker literally improved my entire life through sleeping . he’s so coo

  • @wilfriedvomacka1783
    @wilfriedvomacka1783 Před 4 lety +4

    His voice is so calm and soothing I almost fell asleep

  • @antebellum606
    @antebellum606 Před 5 lety +677

    All of this in fact seems really quite reasonable and it is because he is British and he is obviously more intelligent than you if you are not British, just listen to his smart voice. You cannot out sleep this man; you cannot.

  • @Salmontres
    @Salmontres Před 4 lety +79

    i'm watching this at 3am and it's got me anxious af

    • @svante6805
      @svante6805 Před 4 lety +4

      Don't think about it too much

    • @imdannymartins
      @imdannymartins Před 4 lety +1

      @@svante6805 easier said than done 😳 my wife starting going out. Coming home super later 🥺🤔 I can't sleep 😭

    • @kaden1997
      @kaden1997 Před 4 lety +1

      Daniel Silveira she’s cheating bro

    • @Theredrain6
      @Theredrain6 Před 4 lety

      @@kaden1997 Don't assume the worst

    • @Theredrain6
      @Theredrain6 Před 4 lety

      @@imdannymartins Any update on your wife?

  • @loufancelli1330
    @loufancelli1330 Před 2 lety +3

    I've long been fascinated by sleep and as someone who has always been a "night owl" mornings were always rough for me. From the time I started school until the last day I worked I relied on an alarm clock to wake up in the morning. I hated that SOB more than anything on the planet! The thing I remember most about my last day at work was the happiness about turning the alarm clock off and never turning it on again! What a huge difference that made in my life. I immediately started sleeping better and feeling better throughout the day. It's truly amazing how much healthier it is to wake up naturally vs being startled by that damn alarm.

  • @mustafabaris9681
    @mustafabaris9681 Před 4 lety +2

    He has the most soothing voice ever .. One way to improve your sleep is to listen to his voice right before you fall asleep .. 😊😊

  • @unktopia
    @unktopia Před 5 lety +124

    I can't believe you just ruined the snooze button for me. Alcohol I should expect but not my beloved snooze button.

    • @h6te174
      @h6te174 Před 4 lety +1

      unktopia 🥺🥺🥺🥺

    • @Theredrain6
      @Theredrain6 Před 4 lety +1

      @@h6te174 The snooze button will fuck u up mate, ditch it

    • @felipeguimaraes1359
      @felipeguimaraes1359 Před 4 lety +3

      everytime you hit that snooze button you are very slowly killing yourself, think about that :(

  • @lil----lil
    @lil----lil Před 5 lety +21

    Amazing Professor. You may have saved millions of lives. Thank you. Sir. Walker. You've been knighted.

  • @katiepope8746
    @katiepope8746 Před rokem

    I could listen to him all day. Brilliant.

  • @vishalvishwakarma4389
    @vishalvishwakarma4389 Před 3 lety

    It's so calming to listen to Mathew.

  • @HiroTaniguchi2
    @HiroTaniguchi2 Před 4 lety +653

    Conclusion. Drink alcohol in the morning!

    • @naufrage0
      @naufrage0 Před 4 lety +55

      Hahaha. I love humans! We're such epic shitlords.

    • @moonrice555
      @moonrice555 Před 4 lety +8

      Brush your teeth. But first, cocktails!

    • @omarks
      @omarks Před 4 lety +17

      @Ila Hermione That's going to be a problem when you need to do a poo

    • @joecollins7584
      @joecollins7584 Před 4 lety

      😂

    • @MrCaptainSpiff
      @MrCaptainSpiff Před 4 lety +1

      Haha

  • @TeddyBearns
    @TeddyBearns Před 4 lety +24

    another thing i find useful is to completely avoid the bedroom when coming home from work/school until its time to sleep. Although i do know some people who have their offices in a bedroom as they have no choice.

  • @TheLondonForever00
    @TheLondonForever00 Před rokem

    I'm so glad I found this, what an eye opener. I did both to get to sleep but always woke up rough as bell. Thank you. 👍

  • @JackStClair-re8py
    @JackStClair-re8py Před 4 lety +2

    dude looks refreshed for sure.

  • @checkdat8
    @checkdat8 Před 4 lety +41

    I want him to tell me a story every night until I go in deep sleep. Love his voice

  • @amenmolier2416
    @amenmolier2416 Před 4 lety +16

    My heart is just dropping listening to these,only if I can sleep...thinking of those who cant sleep even when they try

  • @mhaas281
    @mhaas281 Před rokem +4

    I'm 55 and my average night is 7 to 9 hours of sleep. I agree with the not drinking to get better sleep. Also good to put away the smart phone before going to bed as screen time before bed can mess you up and try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

  • @the_notorious_bas
    @the_notorious_bas Před 2 lety +2

    This guy has a natural talent in explaining things.

  • @mccg4337
    @mccg4337 Před 4 lety +31

    thanks for letting me know that I have 60% of dying due to lack of sleep...

    • @notorioushsg1
      @notorioushsg1 Před 4 lety +9

      MC CG yeh.... extremely helpful right?!? ... dude has no idea about the intended target audience. Just increases my anxiety about the lack of sleep I already had. Not helpful at all

    • @TBlock1347
      @TBlock1347 Před 4 lety +6

      He told you the truth you should be thankful and take it as a wake up call

    • @mccg4337
      @mccg4337 Před 4 lety

      @@TBlock1347 If you read my comment again, you will notice that I did thank him...

    • @joshuaphilbert7995
      @joshuaphilbert7995 Před 4 lety

      @@mccg4337 Your comment seemed sarcastic and to be honest the sentence didn't exactly make sense. Maybe your lack of sleep is to blame.

    • @mccg4337
      @mccg4337 Před 4 lety

      @@joshuaphilbert7995 I wanted it to be sarcastic and the sentence framing was done to serve that purpose. but I did thank him though.

  • @rawfoodphilosophy7061
    @rawfoodphilosophy7061 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you for telling us that it's healthier to get more sleep. I appreciate that!

  • @yoqubboyyaqupboyev5254

    I love this. Thank you for an interview

  • @pemchen
    @pemchen Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Sir Matthew Walker for your insights... going to change my routine now

  • @bjr1603
    @bjr1603 Před 5 lety +25

    Dr Walker is so good at explaining this stuff.

  • @bencox1799
    @bencox1799 Před 5 lety +44

    Here from The Joe Rogan Experience

  • @sebastianpetersen5650
    @sebastianpetersen5650 Před 4 lety

    Great speaker, great video, great content! Thank you Dr. Sleep. 😴

  •  Před 3 lety +1

    just started digging into his book. so far, so good

  • @Ronnie_Kumquat
    @Ronnie_Kumquat Před 5 lety +36

    Sleep seems so much more stressful now 😕

    • @yubia5216
      @yubia5216 Před 4 lety +5

      The thing that saved me from stress now stresses me out, nice.

    • @RES2200
      @RES2200 Před 4 lety

      Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh true

  • @Philo68
    @Philo68 Před 5 lety +33

    I bought his book ages back after hearing him on the radio. UNFORTUNATELY I’ve not managed to read it yet!

    • @xxxyyy461
      @xxxyyy461 Před 5 lety +5

      Hey, I have read his book a year ago. It is really good lecture. I have been trying to get regular sleep as he said in this video and I can assure you that he may not be lying. Additionaly, I recommend watching him on Joe Rogan podcast. There are raised a lot of issues in the book and a lot of them aren't as broadly spoken as in the book but it might get you to read it. I really recommend taking care of your sleep schedule, it affected my life by a lot. Good luck!

  • @rafaelspud5805
    @rafaelspud5805 Před rokem +2

    That's very helpful ! Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @fredrickmason7588
    @fredrickmason7588 Před rokem +2

    Cutting out weed and alcohol several months ago caused instant improvement to my sleep. I'm on day 3 of quitting caffeine and I tell you I'm already feeling improved sleep from that too. I love finding new ways to optimize my sleep.

  • @thesleepingchannel8172
    @thesleepingchannel8172 Před rokem +7

    The tips are great. Also, try having a routine the last 30 minutes before going to sleep such as putting the phone down, turning off the computer and getting some water. Your routine can vary, but doing this every day will let your mind and body know it's time to fall asleep. Soothing sleeping music can also calm down your brain from overthinking and relax your senses into sleep.

    • @danielvillarete9614
      @danielvillarete9614 Před rokem +2

      Its hard to sleep tho if you have insomia fucking shit

    • @delightk
      @delightk Před rokem +2

      @@danielvillarete9614 right we can follow all the rituals and habits but it's the sleepyness that's missing from our lives

  • @knucklesamidge
    @knucklesamidge Před 5 lety +19

    Loved your book! Changed my life. I get 7.5-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night and feel great!

  • @virendradr
    @virendradr Před 2 lety +2

    SIR..I APPRECIATE YOU ENLIGHTENMENT..YOU ARE OUR HERO..BLESSED TO INDUCE INSPIRATION,MOTIVATIOB AND IMPULSE OF EAGERNESS TO BE LIKE YOU..GREAT SPEAKER,PROFOUND KNOWLEGABLE...CONGRATS

  • @SuperBerya
    @SuperBerya Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you very much, Sir, for this great educative video.
    I loved his smile too!

  • @vovabelik0v
    @vovabelik0v Před 4 lety +24

    Thanks for idea of setting alarm on the time when I plan going to sleep. That's so simple yet so brilliant! I have already set it on my phone for every day of the week.

  • @SunSandAndSea
    @SunSandAndSea Před 5 lety +4

    Ive read his book. Great read. Kinda scary how bad poor sleep is for us.

  • @flightevolution8132
    @flightevolution8132 Před 2 lety +1

    Your book helped change my life. I hope I get the opportunity to thank you in person one day.

  • @Magnetar83
    @Magnetar83 Před 4 lety

    Thank you very much, Mr. Walker. You are one of the reasons I stopped working nights.

  • @oscarcarlsson7059
    @oscarcarlsson7059 Před 5 lety +260

    How to improve your sleep: Apply more mental stress by becoming aware that you can’t regain lost sleep, and then becoming aware about just how dangerous it also is... Good times👌🏻

    • @oscarcarlsson7059
      @oscarcarlsson7059 Před 5 lety +8

      @Jocky Rohnson Dude I have no idea.. Just saw this video and I don't even know who the guy is... Sorry bro but that is a question for Joe Rogan. ;)

    • @jahosaphatthehiphopherbali9923
      @jahosaphatthehiphopherbali9923 Před 5 lety +9

      How is this helpful. He is more of a torturous villain

    • @polaroidandroidjeff6383
      @polaroidandroidjeff6383 Před 4 lety +2

      What do you mean you can't regain lost sleep?

    • @vincentc9072
      @vincentc9072 Před 4 lety +6

      @@polaroidandroidjeff6383 Watch the video

    • @h6te174
      @h6te174 Před 4 lety +2

      Polaroid Android Jeff u can’t and it makes me sad cus i ain’t slept well in years lmao fuck i’m so fucked man

  • @Cam-wi3tp
    @Cam-wi3tp Před rokem +8

    I am 64 years old and I can tell you this, in that time, I had ONE morning that I woke up and felt completely rested, full of energy and clarity. Almost a feeling of elation. I felt like I could accomplish anytrhing.The only explanation I have is that I was having a lucid dream just before I awoke. I have practiced trying to replicate lucid dreaming to see if that was the reason, but without luck. Most people I tell this story to, look at me like I am a loon but I remember that day, I will never forget it and if I could wake with that feeling just several times a week, I feel my life would have been much different.

    • @DBecks09
      @DBecks09 Před rokem

      Have you looked into sleep apnea?

    • @James-dm8cx
      @James-dm8cx Před rokem +3

      I had the exact opposite. I remember this one day when I was like 14 I woke with this overwhelming sense of dread, literally immediately walked to the mirror and contemplated "why not just end it all now" around the same age I was lucid dreaming quite frequently. Are dreams definitely play a huge role in our mental and physical health.

    • @edwarddodge7937
      @edwarddodge7937 Před rokem

      Unfortunately we live in an age when a story about feeling good and being healthy is treated as a delusion or an urban legend.

  • @Baconbits16
    @Baconbits16 Před 4 lety +1

    @6:48 Setting an alarm to give yourself time to wind down is a fantastic idea.
    After improving I'm still very guilty about getting to sleep on time because of last minute chores or ideas.

  • @justcallmehanna823
    @justcallmehanna823 Před 4 lety +1

    I bought your book and while For young people it’s a good warning, For those of us who are senior citizens, it’s depressing to be told There’s nothing we can do to recover from a few tough years when we used melatonin to sleep. I get that you can’t undo a lifetime of unhealthy habits But The book makes it feel like there’s no point in trying to do better because damage is done and can never be undone.

  • @andreeadobre3190
    @andreeadobre3190 Před 4 lety +5

    I used to get very ill in summer from the high temperatures and even passed out in the street a number of times. Since last autumn/winter I've really tried hard to get my shit together with sleep and now feel perfectly fine with the heat. I can't even remember the last time I was actually functional in summer but things are really looking up this year! 🎉

  • @redcastlefan
    @redcastlefan Před 5 lety +10

    damn his voice is so soothing i think listening to him talk is the best way to make you sleep

  • @ch-zf4zl
    @ch-zf4zl Před 3 lety

    his voice is so soothing that i can fall asleep listening to him read speak or read

  • @chansachipampata5942
    @chansachipampata5942 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Professor, more need to see this; the effects of drugs on our sleep!

  • @vansan3211
    @vansan3211 Před rokem +6

    So here's my question (following a story that I will use as an example): Regarding how sleep is not a "credit system" and you can't make up for damage already done: My father is a doctor and is creeping into his 70s. About 5 years ago, the hospital that he works for started having him do all-night on-call duty once a week and it was wreaking havoc on his health in every way possible. He's a tri-athlete and is the healthiest person I know, even at his age. He had a heart scan performed while he was doing this on-call work and his doctors warned him that it did not look good and he was at a very high risk for a heart attack. We had to have a family intervention and I was able to convince him that the on-call work was going to kill him. He has since quit that side of his job (he's looking to retire soon anyway) and had a repeat heart scan. Just a few MONTHS later, his heart scan is now pristine and he's back to where he was previously. He's never been happier emotionally, physically, spiritually, whereas he was in pretty bad shape before. So taking him as an example: I understand that he was doing on-call/all-nighter work every Saturday and it was not possible for him to "catch up" on sleep other days of the week. But now that he has completely shifted his lifestyle, it's only taken a few months for his heart scan to come back "very good" from "very bad." And that was from YEARS of this on-call work. In this way, it would seem that you CAN turn things around, even after damage has been done. My father is physical proof. I've watched Dr. Walker's Masterclasses, watched many of his CZcams videos, and read parts of his book "Why We Sleep," but I can't find where he might address this. Whenever he talks, it's always regarding how "once damage is done, it's done." I personally also became very ill at one point in my career as a flight attendant and for the sake of my health, I had to resign for a year. I've since returned and have been back for the past 3 years, better able to manage my health and sleep habits. But I would also be an example of someone who was in a very bad place (I couldn't even function), but restored a sense of normalcy and have been able to reverse much of the inflammation that was caused during that hard time. My job will also become easier for me as I get older, because I will gain more seniority within my company and have more choice regarding which trips I want to fly... meaning, I won't have to fly the redeyes or "leanovers" anymore. I don't like the fact that I'm doing my body a disservice with this kind of work, but going back to a 9-5 is not for me and I'm hoping to rest in the solace that it will only get better. I would like to think, with my father being an example, that the damage I've done to my body thus far won't be something that will haunt me later. If someone knows where he might address this topic, I would be interested!

  • @Sausagehandlebars
    @Sausagehandlebars Před 4 lety +4

    The science behind this is very slept on

  • @angelicas.keyser1711
    @angelicas.keyser1711 Před rokem

    Such calm and soothing voice!

  • @renatabundz4807
    @renatabundz4807 Před 2 lety

    Dr Walker, i AM in love with your voice and your oersonality.

  • @getsmart3701
    @getsmart3701 Před 5 lety +47

    I really feel for this guy...he has "The Truth" and very few are listening to his message.
    As a fellow that has never had trouble sleeping and rarely get less than my regular 8 hours a night for more than 20 years, I find that if I have s short night of sleep or miss a night completely the next day my nerves actually "tingle" like I'm recovering from pins-and-needles, it's so noticeable that it can be distracting and lasts all day long. My question to any bad sleepers out there is: do you feel also feel this tingling of nerves after a poor/short sleep? Or is it maybe that I'm just sensitive to it because it's so unnatural a condition for me.

    • @labemolmineur
      @labemolmineur Před 4 lety +2

      I am jealous. I am reading his book right now, and I believe, and have always strongly believed, in everything he said. Sleep has always been holy for me, and throughout school and college I always prioritized enough sleep to extra studying and was always at the top of my class. But still I've always suffered from extremely light sleep, a problem that is getting worse with age and which I wished Walker had addressed in his book- why, when taking away factors like caffeine, alcohol, unhealthy food or late meals (which I've stopped completely), are some people very light sleepers who are extremely sensitive to any noise? I live with flatmates (cannot afford to live on my own at this point), and I always wake up when they go to bed much later than me. I have gotten better at falling back asleep afterwards (it used to take me hours, in the days when I had lots of stress and still drank coffee), but still I need a total of at least 9 hours in bed to wake up somewhat refreshed, and I still almost never wake up energized, my sleep having been interrupted exactly midway. Like you I immediately sense the effects of any reduction in sleep- I also feel those "needles", especially in my upper arms in the morning, together with a head that is not calm. I immediately notice how I suddenly need 30 seconds to remember someone's name, how I'm emotional and irritable. I only sleep very well when the others are gone for the night, and I worry that it is unrealistic to want to live alone for the rest of my life, or to inquire about people's living habits and only be able to coexist with someone who goes to bed by 9:30 or 10, like me, which, in today's culture, is very difficult to find, at least where I am. I know a sleep specialist might be able to help, but it's hard to find someone where I live.

    • @user-fl7zn2tn9q
      @user-fl7zn2tn9q Před 2 lety

      I am experiencing very similar effects, is there a medical article citing this phenomenon?

    • @jonasjrgensen2637
      @jonasjrgensen2637 Před rokem

      I know it's quite a late answer to this comment but yes i do notice that i get some tingling aswell if i sleep badly

    • @charlitoesquerdojr.9002
      @charlitoesquerdojr.9002 Před rokem

      @CCP - XJT习近平思想 i have been experiencing it for the past years if i dont get enough sleep or no sleep at all i sometimes feel like im not sleeping but when i look at the time it's already 4 hours in bed. Yes i can feel tingling and pins and needles in my hand it is because of my nerve anxiety and when i go to the doctor to get some check up he suddenly told me to get my blood and tested it in the laboratory and they found out that i have lacked in potassium and high in sodium that ease my mind for a bit but for sure anxiety is the main reason of this tingling pins and needles in my hands and other parts of my body. I'm Praying for us to be better sooner you can ask me also why did i get to this situation in the first place btw im only 20 years old

    • @cristinapaduraru6497
      @cristinapaduraru6497 Před rokem

      @@labemolmineur wear an eyemask. I use from Quies. When you wear a mask, your sleep is deeper. You can also wear some ear buds.

  • @rdygo6653
    @rdygo6653 Před 4 lety +71

    I slept through the whole video , what did i miss?

  • @klaramika
    @klaramika Před 3 lety +1

    how cute and soft spoken this men is!!

  • @garyfmnz
    @garyfmnz Před 4 lety

    This guy is a legend. The podcast with Peter Attia is brilliant.

  • @joseph11835
    @joseph11835 Před 3 lety +6

    How am i supposed to sleep with Matt Walker droppin all thse knowledge bombs around me?

  • @jngfitness2001
    @jngfitness2001 Před 2 lety +26

    I recently turned 50 and I wake up every morning feeling like a 19-year-old gymnast as I swear by getting a nice dose of quality sleep, religiously!! It truly contributes to your fountain of youth!!

  • @SimArtyPantz
    @SimArtyPantz Před 3 lety +2

    But great videos like this are keeping me up to 2am.
    Up to the 80s there was nothing to watch after midnight so we all went to bed earlier then. Many Chanel’s closed even earlier. Although we are transitioning into something very different now that’s very apparent.

  • @dianeepps808
    @dianeepps808 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all this useful information your book is fabulous

  • @wreckengg750
    @wreckengg750 Před 3 lety +9

    I am jealous of this guy, because he looks like he sleeps alot.

  • @divineamazingmoments2745

    thank you so much im going to not drink alcohol i thought it was helping me sleep but I wake up 10 times threw the night ... thanks again sleep is everything..God bless

  • @flourishwithMJ
    @flourishwithMJ Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much.

  • @DanS1
    @DanS1 Před 5 lety +7

    Reading before bed is good for getting me to sleep i find. I usually get 7/8 hours a night. Although recently ive been waking up at 3am wide awake which is a few hours before normal. Feeling alright though

    • @ashleytaylor994
      @ashleytaylor994 Před 3 lety +2

      Workout in the morning

    • @Only1SapphireDiamond
      @Only1SapphireDiamond Před 2 lety +1

      Same, I go to sleep but will wake up around 3/4 am and won’t be able to get back to bed for some time. I’m definitely going to have to try reading before bed & working out in the morning

  • @livmilesparanormalromanceb6891

    Matthew "Unfortunately" Walker.

    • @shiv_ring
      @shiv_ring Před 5 lety +65

      @@coen226 wtf?

    • @m78991234
      @m78991234 Před 5 lety +21

      @@coen226 lol??? what

    • @dyl_out
      @dyl_out Před 5 lety +2

      exactly! where is the actual positive advide

    • @freshstrt3140
      @freshstrt3140 Před 5 lety +7

      Someone clearly really* enjoys being the bearer of bad news
      Mr. "Unfortunately" Matthew Walker

    • @WoodCat
      @WoodCat Před 4 lety +6

      Tempelton Amor Sure there are a lot of hung dudes that want to bang him. I’m happy for him! But maybe they get frustrated that he never wants to do it in the bedroom to not break his strong association between his bed and sleep.

  • @dailydozeofsleep
    @dailydozeofsleep Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the great video! Your voice is so soothing!

  • @manahil7972
    @manahil7972 Před 2 lety

    His voice is so relaxing

  • @AyngeMackay
    @AyngeMackay Před 5 lety +57

    The alarm stuff reminded me of when I went to visit my sister and I stayed overnight. She wanted me to sleep in her bed which I didn't want to do because I hate having to inconvenience people. She insisted, because she wanted to sleep in the chair in the living room because she had trouble getting up in the morning, and if she was late to work one more time, she was going to get fired. So I agreed and took her bed. I noticed that she had like, 17 clocks in her apartment, and all of them were set at different times, ostensibly to trick her into getting places on-time I suppose. I don't get that but whatever. She didn't bother to tell me that she had somehow managed to set them all to ring at EXACTLY the same time. I found out the next morning when they all rang at the precise same moment, and it was like a 1950's bomb drill. I nearly had a heart attack, scrambling awake. If I wasn't so rattled I'd've killed her. Or at least slapped her. Now I have the alarm that starts softly and gradually gets louder.

    • @gerRule
      @gerRule Před 4 lety +16

      I thought this story was gonna go a whole different way ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @crispwhite9068
      @crispwhite9068 Před 4 lety +10

      I enjoyed this story. Don't hit your sister please.

    • @vilebrequin6923
      @vilebrequin6923 Před 4 lety +2

      Lmfao...

    • @marcostorrestaboada5502
      @marcostorrestaboada5502 Před 3 lety +1

      mmmmmm

    • @adriekins
      @adriekins Před 2 lety +3

      I’m laughing so hard at this story! Thank you, it feels so good to laugh this hard to the point of tears.

  • @ginimags
    @ginimags Před 3 lety +4

    According to this I don’t know why am still alive. Im 76 and as a lifetime insomniac if I ever get five hours sleep it’s a record for me. Yet I am fit and well. I believe everyone is different. Some people need more sleep than others - he is making some huge generalisations here .

    • @bigstep9276
      @bigstep9276 Před 2 lety

      I believe you can make up sleep. Also you might get much enough sleep but the sleep you get its probably quality

    • @daisiesandpandas1218
      @daisiesandpandas1218 Před 11 měsíci

      You may be an outlier

  • @mirnuren
    @mirnuren Před rokem

    Thank you so much !

  • @sleephoria
    @sleephoria Před 10 měsíci

    You're amazing! Thank you for this incredible information!

  • @lorz6663
    @lorz6663 Před 4 lety +4

    love how none of the comments relate to what he´s actually saying in the video

    • @shanetroy111
      @shanetroy111 Před 4 měsíci

      I think that’s because so many came to the video expecting a different video, based on the title of the video. Maybe people expecting too much though. You could be right. Why should a video discussion go along with the title? This is youtube! It’s About creativity. Keep your audience guessing! 😏😜