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How to Sleep Better

Written by Judie Mackie

Wednesday, 22 October 2008 08:31

I am not a good sleeper and never have been. While it is true that some people require more sleep than others, it is true that people do require more sleep than I am able to achieve on a regular basis. As a matter of fact, my lack of sleep was starting to cause adverse reactions to my own well being and I felt a little bit like this Match Box 20 song,

“All day staring at the ceiling, making friends with shadows on my wall. All night hearing voices telling me that I should get some sleep, because tomorrow might be good for something.

Hold on feeling like I'm heading for a break down and I don’t know why.
I'm not crazy I'm just a little unwell, I know right now you can't tell, But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see a different side of me.
I'm not crazy I'm just a little impaired, I know right now you don't care, but soon enough you're going to think of me and how I used to be.”

     Then I realized I was not losing my mind. I was simply exhausted. If you too, feel like you are going crazy, it may just be sleep deprivation, so try these tips before you put on the straight jacket.

Ø      Go to bed when you are sleepy. If you are not sleepy then read a really boring book.
Ø      Take a relaxing bath.
Ø      Put high quality, high thread count bed sheets on your bed, and fresh from the dryer,

Ø      Try to go to bed about the same time each night.
Ø      Do not eat late in the evening and avoid sugary desserts before bedtime.
Ø      Do not drink alcohol, soda, tea or smoke cigarettes within hours of bedtime.
Ø      Track how long you sleep without setting the alarm and see how much sleep your body really does require.
Ø      Avoid worries before bedtime. Don’t engage in stressful activities like arguing with the kids or paying bills before you go to bed.
Ø      Have sex before sleeping; try to make it a nightly habit!
Ø      Exercise regularly, no, not at bedtime. Regular exercise, even three times per week will help you sleep sounder.
Ø      Avoid taking naps during the day.
Ø      Keep your bedroom dark and at a comfortable temperature. I like to keep my bedroom cooler when I am not sleeping well.
Ø      DO NOT take sleeping medications offered by your friends. Only take prescribed to you, by your doctor.

Sweet Dreams!!!

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