Quick Guide To A Good Night’s Sleep
Not everyone suffers from actual insomnia. Some folks just may have trouble falling asleep a few times a year. For such folks, a lot of the trouble may be eliminated by following this little guide.
Use Your Bedroom Only For Sleep And Sex
No watching television in bed.
No eating in bed.
No working in bed.
The bedroom is supposed to be a calm escape from reality.
Avoid Caffeine Before Bedtime
No coffee, tea, and soda.
No chocolate.
No over-the-counter stimulant drugs.
If you have actual insomnia, avoid caffeine intake after twelve noon.
Avoid Nicotine Close To Bedtime
Nicotine is also a sleep-inhibiting stimulant. It speeds your system up. Folks who quit smoking almost always find that, once they get through the withdrawal, the sleep better at night.
No Alcohol Before Bedtime
Despite what many think, alcohol actually messes with the body’s ability to get a good, deep, refreshing sleep.
No Large Meals Before Bedtime
Big meals before going to sleep can facilitate heartburn and stomachache. What’s good, though, is a nice light snack: a little milk, cheese, crackers, etc.
Other Tips
Sleep only when drowsy.
If you can’t fall asleep, leave the bedroom.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, let yourself fall asleep outside the bedroom.
Go to sleep and wake up at regular times.
Do not nap.
Reduce light, noise, and extreme temperature in your bedroom.
More
More information about good sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene for kids.
If you have tried all of these tips, and, you still are having trouble sleeping, you may likely benefit from Rozerem.