Hi I’m ‘██████ ██████’ but you can call me Mo or Bones, if you want to know more about me you can read this post (or this one if you're on the website).
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Some of the people I love most in this world are trans (both binary and non-binary.) I am not cisgendered, heterosexual, or allonormative. We love Queer people on this blog.
I have spent a lot of my life in close proximity to indigenous government and culture. We have a deep respect for the sovereign rights of indigenous people and their ways of knowing.
Some of the most beautiful and amazing people I know are from different cultures than me. I am grateful that they share their love of their culture with me and I will fight to keep myself safe for them so that I do not betray their trust. We block racist and xenophobes on this blog.
I am chronically ill and have many family members who are also chronically ill. I am passionate about accessibility and willing to call out ableism in myself and others. This goes for neurodivergence as well, which I will only approach from a nuanced perspective due to a concentrated family history of █████.
I like art, videogames, ttrpg stuff (pathfinder mostly), and horror genre type stuff in terms of my media-centric interests. Otherwise I tend to lean heavily in the direction of just liking the natural world.
I have an eyeless cat who I love very much (but I post about her on a different blog.)
When I returned to tumblr I blocked most of the opinionated ‘big blogs’ I could think of. While it’s done absolute numbers for my mental health, I do miss being in the loop about the drama (toxic of me I know; but listen, we are social animals.)
Anyways — if anyone wants to fill me in or suggest blogs to block I would greatly enjoy it.
Sleep Post Series - The treatment regime I designed with a neurologist to treat my sleep disorders.
Last Updated: 2026-08-12
I’m still working on the background info for this post but I realized that this is the internet and there’s no law saying I have to do that before I spew words into the digital void.
I saw a neurologist to come up with this treatment plan for my sleep related issues (Non-24 hour Circadian Rhythm Disorder, Secondary Insomnia, Delayed Sleep Phase, Restless Leg Syndrome.) For me, we needed to tackle the issue in two stages; stage-1 reintroduce a natural rhythm and sensitize my body to its cues since my circadian rhythm was lost; stage-2 was to slowly change it so that it could better support my functioning.
Anyways here are the notes for anyone who might find them useful:
Most people need 8-10 hours of sleep a night unless they have specific genetics that reduce this amount -- do not assume you have this; most people do not have this trait.
You will need to define:
A target wake up time
A caffeine cut-off time
A window of time where you shift from high activity to low activity and start decreasing exposure to blue/bright light
Time when you take sleep aids
A bedtime routine and target 'chilling in my bed' time
A target time for when you plan to be asleep
You will need to remember:
Rehabilitating your sleep hygiene can take MONTHS to show results. This is common with most complex body systems. Be patient with yourself and your body.
Morning:
This is the most important step to get right because it is what 'resets' the circadian rhythm: Wake up at the same time everyday (or as close as you can get); ideally this should be accompanied by exposure to bright full spectrum light to stop melatonin secretion; the light needs to be a specific wavelength and intensity for it to work. I use a Light Therapy Box or SAD lamp; these are also awesome to have if you’re like me and live somewhere that has dark seasons (e.g. in the early winter the sun sets at 4pm and rises at 9am.) Also, music is a great way to help get your brain going, same with any kind of movement since motor movement helps with dopamine and therefore executive functioning -- both of which are needed to avoid accidentally turning off your alarm while still asleep.
Afternoon:
Limit caffeine intake after 12pm or don’t consume it at all if you’re sensitive to it. Caffeine sensitivity has a genetic component so this will vary between people. I have to look up a citation for actual dosage values.
A 10-20 minute walk (minimum) or a stretching session in the early evening or at some point during the day. Light exercise can help stimulate and encourage melatonin release. Orgasm also stimulates melatonin release in most people, do what you want with that information.
Unless you really need to, avoid napping. If you must nap, do so in intervals of 90 min or less to avoid the ‘oops-four-hour-nap trap. It’ll mess you up. Power naps of approximately 40 minutes are ok. I use a the timer on my phone or a physical pomodoro-style timer when I nap. Note: this doesn’t always apply to people who are sick or have chronic fatigue because they have different rest needs.
Evening:
Decrease exposed to blue light and bright light. In the evening/late afternoon. If it’s not blue and below a certain level of brightness it will allow your body to lessen how ‘awake’ it’s keeping you.
3-4 hours before I plan to fall asleep take 1-3 mg of melatonin to give me a chance to ‘feel tired’ before going to sleep which helps retrain my bodies physical cues (I had become completely desensitized too from the severity of my insomnia; eventually your body will just stop telling you to sleep and it’s really dangerous.) Most people only need to take this 1-2 hours prior to sleep time, but others (like me) process it slower and need more time. I cannot stress 1-3 mg of melatonin enough -- taking larger amounts can reinforce a fucked sleep cycle and interfere with how you body responds to light and its wake-up cortisol. Melatonin is typically prescribed in doses of 3 mg, 6 mg, 9 mg, and 12 mg. Start low and increase in increments of 3 mg only if you notice that you have no response.
Initiate your Bedtime Routine Protocol as you wait for sleepiness to take effect. Having a standard bed time routine helps orient your body to anticipate sleep. This routine should not be mentally or sensory stimulating; you should not be using social media near bedtime given how the algorithms tend to exploit your stress response for ad revenue; reading is fine but don’t doom scroll (that’s just sensory seeking and will keep you awake.) I brush my teeth, start the dishwasher, and groom my cat/read. If I watch a movie I turn the brightness on the screen down and use a light filter. If you have a pet, I highly recommend involving them in your bedtime ritual; they will anticipate it and they will bully you for cuddles/scratches/attention.
Also Helpful:
Keeping your bedroom a little colder that the rest of your house because a drop in temperature also helps with melatonin release in cases where it is delayed.
Your bed is for sleep/rest. The most activity it should see is sex or masturbation. You are not better than Pavlov’s dog in this regard. This applies to scrolling, watching TV etc.
When adjusting bedtime do it in 20-30 minute increments to avoid shocking the system in people with abnormal sleep cycles.
If you are still struggling (understandable this shit is really hard and mostly behavioral change) you may need to accept that you need medical intervention or to be screened for specific sleep disorders with a sleep study (sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, etc.) The most common solutions for this are to prescribe low-risk and cost effective (5-15$ per month -ish) antidepressants (there are whole groups of ‘antidepressants’ that are used for insomnia and basically nothing else — they often also improve sleep architecture too which is amazing. ) If those don't work then short-acting rescue medications are considered (more expensive.) A new drug was released in 2022 (Lemborexant) that’s much less habit forming and doesn’t have the same risks of dependency when compared to other medications such as Zopiclone. Other than prescription drugs there’s many teas and other herbal products (some cannabis products included) that can help promote a good nights rest. Also, warm milk has legitimately been shown to help reduce night time awakenings and improve sleep time — I can vouch for this one since it’s been the culprit of several road side and middle-of-class naps.
Personally, I use a combination of edible cannabis, antidepressants, melatonin, and the rescue medication Zopiclone. Zopiclone is strong and if I mis-use it there’s a chance that I will become chemically dependent on it to sleep, as such I have rules to how and when I take it. There are less risky options out there (I’m just resistant to most of them)
After about 2-3 months (normal) I noticed that I started to feel sleepy/more relaxed before I took my melatonin in the evenings (a good sign.) Do not expect changes to how your biology handles its rhythm to happen quickly; like any system that’s supposed to be consistent over time changing it also takes time. When I’m not experiencing a pain flare-up this method does work; it occasionally gets weird because I have non-24 hour but at least it’s lest chaotic now.
Some Citations and References (more on the way):
George S, Sripathy A, Rehman A, George J, Chirayil K, Frost E, Ramanathan N, Joseph S, Ghobrial-Sedky K, Sripathy A, Maldonado J, McCagh J, Koola MM. Melatonin dose and timing: Do we have it right? CNS Spectr. 2025 Oct 23;30(1):e86. doi: 10.1017/S109285292510062X. PMID: 41126740; PMCID: PMC13064696.
Giménez, Marina & Hessels, Martijn & van de Werken, Maan & Vries, Bonnie & Beersma, Domien & Gordijn, Marijke. (2010). Effects of artificial dawn on subjective ratings of sleep inertia and dim light melatonin onset. Chronobiology international. 27. 1219-41. 10.3109/07420528.2010.496912.
AMERICANS!!! DO NOT DO THIS TO FLOCK 'SECURITY' CAMERAS. REPOST AND SPREAD THE WORD
do not get IR blocking fabric or thick wool to cover your nose and mouth
do not get IR blocking sunglasses since facial recognition has moved up to targeting and identifying the upper face
do not avoid having your phone or any bluetooth devices around these cameras as they can detect and track those signals
do not buy cheap green lasers 1 milliwatt or above from etsy or walmart or amazon (i will not try and find a link if you ask)
do not use them to fry those fuckers from a distance damage the delicate inner sensors by pointing the beam in the lenses
AND unless you want to cost Flock more money in repairs, do not buy a small circle saw or a reciprocating saw and cut down the pole
OR do not climb said poles, spray paint on the solar panels, cover the lens with paint or a sticker, then use bolt cutters to sever the wires
when doing all these things, DO NOT avoid using latex gloves as fingerprints can leak through
DO NOT USE DEFLOCK TO FIND FLOCK SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS NEAR YOU
remember, flock is for YOUR safety :) even though crime rates have not gone down since they were implemented, they're being abused to track down exes and s/os, and many face pools or houses or schools or gymnasiums! Where there are no liscence plates to be found!
DO NOT DO THESE THINGS and enjoy a life under surveillance!
enjoy living in the country where 87,000 of these cameras were used to track down a woman who got an abortion!
enjoy living in the country where there's no consequences for a flock exec to watch a inside of a gymnastics place without their knowledge!
Remember, this is their American Dream.
EDIT: 53 cities have cancelled contracts with flock and are now turning to Axon, in which 🎺 invested 1-5 million dollars earlier this year. Do not limit your focus to one brand.
