Most people bring their stress to
the bed — exactly the place it does not belong. “That’s not a healthy good
night’s sleep,” says sleep experts. People with insomnia caused by stress have
trouble staying asleep or falling asleep; a few find their sleep un-refreshing.
Find below some tips for dealing
with sleep problems.
When you can’t fall asleep
If you find it difficult to fall
asleep, the longer you lie awake in bed, the more aggravated you get. You may
soon find yourself ‘dreading your bed,’ seeing it as a combat zone rather than
a refuge. To fall asleep more easily, try these tips:
- Close the doors on your tomorrow’s plans or plan it early. Planning your next day well before bedtime can help you ease it out of your brain.
- If you still can’t sleep after 20 minutes in the bed, go to another room and try.
- Develop a pre-sleep ritual like a long bath or a fresh fruit juice or herbal tea.
- Avoid stimulating your mind and body by working, eating, or watching TV in the bed.
When you can’t stay asleep
If you can sleep easily but have
trouble staying asleep or getting restful sleep, an underlying medical
condition could be the culprit. Examples include:
- Acid reflux
- Chronic pain
- Sleep apnea
- Hormonal changes due to
menopause
If this is the case, you cannot
sleep comfortably through the night unless the problem is treated by an expert
general physician or a specialist,
If you are an adult, do not sleep
for eight hours, you may sleep for six hours — and that is more than enough.
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