Fantastic Methods To Sleep Like A Baby
There are people who are in drastic need of sleep but just can't
seem to will their bodies to go to dreamland. They toss and turn
until the sheets come off their beds, and they get the bitter
realization that counting sheep doesn't actually work.
Insomnia doesn't just mean not being able to sleep a wink. It
also means waking up lots of times during the night, or getting
the feeling that you didn't get a good night's sleep, or waking
up too early in the morning and not being able to get back to
sleep.
Almost half of America's population suffers from insomnia, and
practically everyone has experienced it at least once in their
lifetime. Some suffer this disorder for years. Insomnia is
something you have to be concerned about because it greatly
affects your life and those around you.
It makes you cranky and moody, makes you lose your
concentration, and in effect makes you lose friends. It could
also weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to
illnesses. So if you're suffering from sleep deprivation, you've
got to take steps to cure it ASAP.
You've got to diagnose what kind of insomnia you're suffering
from. You don't need a doctor to do this for you. You can do it
yourself. Insomnia is caused by a lot of factors.
Psychological factors include depression, sadness, or anything
that gives you negative feelings. These may arise from traumatic
events that you couldn't get out of your mind (like embarrassing
incidents, financial problems, or death of a loved one). Stress,
anxiety, excitement, and nervousness may contribute to insomnia.
Physical impediments may also cause insomnia. You have to see
your doctor to determine if you're suffering from any illness.
Heart problems or medication may cause sleeplessness.
The food that you intake may also be a factor contributing to
insomnia. Don't take anything that has caffeine in it. This
includes coffee, chocolate, and tea. Check the food you eat and
trash those that contain caffeine. The same goes with alcohol
and nicotine. Like caffeine, these are stimulants that help to
keep your mind awake. Alcohol does help induce sleep, but it
doesn't give you a GOOD night's sleep because of certain
compounds it contains that keep some organs (like your stomach)
active.
Don't engage in any exercise too close to bedtime because it
increases heart rate, akin to making you excited, and in effect
making you unable to fall asleep.
Make sure that everything is nice and quiet by the time you get
to bed. Find a bed that you're comfortable sleeping in. Turn out
the lights to help you sleep better.
Stop looking at that clock! You will get stressed out if you do,
and it could keep you awake even longer. It would be better if
the clock is nowhere near your bed. If you need an alarm clock,
turn its face away from you.
Some people actually find some sounds to be helpful in lulling
them to sleep. A droning sound that goes on and on, like the
whirring of the electric fan or the air conditioner, can help
filter out irritating sounds like the noise of horns honking in
the night.
Set your room to a temperature that makes you comfortable enough
to fall asleep.
Decide on your sleeping schedule and stick with it. Even if you
have work and it entails different shifts, stick to a schedule
that you could follow most of the time.
Don't take too many naps because it reduces the likelihood of
you falling asleep right away at night.
Don't keep on complaining about not being able to sleep. It just
makes you stressed out. Relax. Have a nice warm bath to relax
and soothe your body. Try herbal remedies. You could also attend
therapy sessions that help relax your body, like meditation. Sex
is another great cure. The main purpose is for you to relax
enough to fall asleep.
These are some tips to get rid of insomnia. You shouldn't ignore
the consequences brought about by insomnia because it produces
stress and negatively affects your health. Try out these
methods, and have pleasant dreams!