Hey there,
Why do your bad habits come alive at night?
All day you’re a responsible adult. Hydrated. Productive. Saying things like “I’ll just have tea.”
Then it’s 11:47pm, the lights are off, and suddenly you’re standing in the kitchen like you got summoned by a ghost… except the ghost is a bag of chips.
If that feels familiar, meet your spiritual twin: the silverfish.
Midnight Snacker Energy
Silverfish are those tiny, fast, metallic-looking guys that hide in dark, damp places—bathrooms, basements, behind baseboards, under sinks. They don’t want confrontation. They want vibes: quiet, moisture, and a little snack.
And their “snack” is wild. They’ll eat:
paper goods (books, wallpaper glue, cardboard)
pantry stuff (flour dust, cereal crumbs)
basically anything starchy that nobody’s watching
They’re not showing up because your house is “gross.”
They show up because your house has a perfect little after-hours buffet.
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Make the night shift less cozy
Silverfish thrive when it’s humid and cluttered with paper-y hiding spots. Your move:
Dehumidify: especially bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements (aim for “less swamp, more crisp”).
Seal the pantry paper goods: flour, oats, cereal, pet treats—store in airtight containers.
Declutter the “dark corners”: cardboard, old magazines, paper bags under the sink = silverfish Airbnb.
If you see them often, check for tiny leaks. Silverfish love a slow drip like you love a slow scroll.
Night snacking is often low fuel, not low willpower
Silverfish come out when the house is quiet. You crave when your nervous system finally unclenches.
Try this simple move: a “salt + protein” check-in around 3–5pm.
Not a whole makeover. Just a stabilizer:
salted nuts + string cheese
turkey roll-ups + pickles
Greek yogurt + a pinch of sea salt
If your body’s under-fueled, it will collect its debt at night—with interest.
—Gabi & Bea


