Why can't I do this anymore and still sleep at night?

Why can't I do this anymore and still sleep at night?
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answer:I’ve had a similar history, used to drink coffee into the evening, now have to take some melatonin to sleep through the night. Part of it for me is a reflection of stress in my life – not anxious over anything but a lot of anxiety and stress, which is reflected in high blood pressure. That is symptomatic of high levels of cortisol, which disrupts sleep patterns.
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