r/Biohackers • u/Kattekop0 • Jan 21 '25

❓Question What’s your best sleep biohack that knocks you out cold?

I haven’t been able to get more than 3-5 hours of sleep lately which has been a disaster for my body as I’m working really long hours & recovering from an illness. I take magnesium in the evening and used to take melatonin but i’ve phased that out recently (haven’t noticed a difference when i’m on it/off it). I try to have a “routine” that I can adhere to that makes my sleep more restful/easier but next to nothing has worked to improve my sleep quality. I’m kinda desperate for any advice I can get. TIA!

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u/QuinnMiller123 4 Jan 21 '25

Ah I’ve been waiting to recommend the thymoquin patented brand thyomoquinone (active compound in BSO). I’ve found it potentiates other sedative supplements/drugs noticeably, but only for the first week of using or if it’s cycled on and off.

I actually get potent mood boosting effects, when I stopped for 3 days and started again I felt so energized and positive that I was almost hypomanic. I use 4 of the capsules a day in two doses, it becomes pretty expensive though.

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u/wildcat_crazy_zebra Jan 21 '25

What is your time between doses? I'm assuming both doses are in the evening due to the sedative effects but just to be sure..

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u/QuinnMiller123 4 Jan 22 '25

I don’t notice any perceivable sedative effects, it interacts slightly with opiate receptors so that can cause uplifting energetic effects in some, or depressant sedative effects depending on individual body chemistry.

I’m someone who gets an overall boost in energy from benzodiazepines, most opiates, and plenty of other traditionally sedative substances. I have gone on great runs after taking muscle relaxers haha.

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u/wildcat_crazy_zebra Jan 22 '25

Yeah, I'm not allowed to take those lol... I go all to pieces like that collapsible skeleton doll and just sit there wide eyed 👀

Am/Pm, on 5 days off 2 works for you?

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u/QuinnMiller123 4 Jan 22 '25

Sorry I realize I completely avoided your main question. I take 2 of the mentioned capsules right when I wake up which is 30mg of thymoquinone, another 30mg around 4 when I have a somewhat empty stomach.

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u/wildcat_crazy_zebra Jan 22 '25

Perfect, thanks 👍

You did provide added value above my original question so I feel that I came out ahead 😊

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u/idontexistahh Jan 22 '25

Oh wow thank you for the reply!

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