You are not alone; millions are troubled nightly by insomnia.
More than 50 percent of people with chronic insomnia have psychological stress. Depression, anxiety, worries about children, finances, marriage – all can create insomnia.
- Being by keeping a sleep log on how you sleep and what you do during the day.
- Then changes something and log your sleep again. For example, if you typically nap during the day cut it out and sees if your sleep improves.
- Eliminate caffeine.
- Many medications can cause sleep problems.
- Reduce the time you spend in bed – too much time in bed can cause shallow sleep.
- Create a restful environment.
- Avoid clock- watching - if there is a clock by the bed, put it out of sight when you go to bed for the night.
- Have a healthy bedtime snacks.
- Avoid caffeine after the evening meal – late night caffeine is responsible for many restless nights.
- Older individuals sleeps less soundly, with more awaking during the night .
- Cutting down on daytime naps and keeping involved and busy often means a better night’s sleep for older people.
- Melatonin is a naturally- occurring hormones that can act as a natural sleep aid and can be purchased at a health food shop.
- Most people can overcome insomnia by effectively addressing the cause of poor sleep with self – help measures.
