If
you are one of the millions of people that are suffering from insomnia,
then you should know that there are some things you can do to make it
less of a problem. While many turn to prescription medications, they
don't always work and they can have a big impact on your health and your
pocketbook. Not to worry, there are other ways to combat sleeplessness.
We will take a look at some of the best ideas in this article.
There
are many causes of insomnia, with hormonal imbalance and stress being
two of the biggest culprits. While the items below will help in a lot of
cases, your case may be more severe. If so, then see your doctor as a
prescription may be your best alternative. But, before you go that
route, try these things first:
1.
Loosen up - Okay, I'll be the first to admit that this is easier said
than done, but it is the first step to beating insomnia. We all have
things to worry about, but you have to find a way to let those things go
before bedtime. In fact, by purposely forgetting them before retiring
for the evening, you may actually solve those problems while you sleep.
However, if you go to bed with the intention of solving a hard problem,
then your subconscious will work differently by trying to keep you awake
to solve. It all sounds counter-intuitive, but you have the best chance
of solving your problems by not worrying about them before bed. At the
same time, it's vital that you don't worry about how much sleep you will
or won't get. Focusing on your insomnia is about the surest way to have
insomnia. The key is to do things to help you unwind, to help you shift
from the cares of the day to preparing to sleep.
2.
Stay healthy - Exercising too close to bedtime will only serve to make
it harder to fall asleep. However if you exercise several hours earlier,
your body will be more ready to sleep. Eating well is important to your
overall health, and this extends to how well sleep. The healthier you
are, the better you will sleep. Also, sleeping well is part of being
healthy, so you will see a difference if you maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
3.
Learn relaxation techniques - There are many different techniques
designed to help people relax and sleep better. You can purchase audio
programs that use a form of guided meditation to help you drift off into
a deep and restorative sleep. You can also try the following technique
on your own: As you lie in bed start at your toes and release all of the
energy from them, letting them melt right into your mattress. Then move
up to your feet, ankles, calves, knees, and all the way up to the top
of your head. As you do this, you will be letting go of the tension you
have built up over the course of your day and drifting off to sleep
before you know it.
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