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You are not sleeping well.

I will give you a list of strategies that will work providing you do not have a sleeping disorder, such as sleep apnea, which would require a sleep study to determine. If you sleep with someone, do they say you stop breathing, get up gasping for air, etc., if so that is an example of a sleep disorder that will require a sleep study.

Go to sleep the same time each day and get up the same time each day no matter the quantity or quality of sleep. Limit bedtime to eight hours. Never, ever take naps. It will be rough the first week, but remember, it will take time to adapt to the new routine.

Avoid or limit caffeine (no caffeinated soda, coffee/even decaf, chocolate), nicotine, and alcohol within 4-6 hours of going to bed.

If taking any medications, see if any side effects cause insomnia.

Save the bed for sleeping and sex only...no TV, etc.

Exercise daily at least 4 hours before bedtime (even a 20 minute walk will do the trick).

Relax in the evenings…don’t do anything stimulating.

Try to avoid a bedtime snack.

Take a daily vitamin.

Drink plenty of water (real, plain water).

Try using white noise. I’m a very light sleeper, so I turn on a loud air purifier; this drowns out noises like barking dogs, car doors slamming, etc.

Either darken the bedroom (I use black construction paper on the windows) or I cannot stand them, but you might even consider wearing a sleeping mask.

I also sleep a lot better in a dark, cool room that requires me to snuggle down under the blankets.

The key is getting into a rhythm and reducing stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine.

Good luck and may you be counting sheep soon, lol

2007-03-01 07:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey 7 · 0 1

Are U taking vitamins? Get some B-12. Start taking ginseng too. Ginseng is great for waking U up, getting you going, it gives you a real alert feeling with out any jitters or anything like that. it's a natural supplement, from a root I Think. If that doesn't help go to the Dr. Hope this gives ya something to think about.

2007-02-27 14:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by Blues Man 7 · 0 1

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