| Insomnia is a common sleep
sickness that has bothered many people around the world. But the
consequences brought about by this disorder may not be as
ordinary as it may seem. It can be downright punishing.
You know the frustration of looking repeatedly at
your clock while endlessly moving around in your bed. It's
mental and emotional agony to say the least. The tension builds
up to its peak when you see the sunrise, and you have to go to
the office lacking so much energy after spending a sleepless
night.
You don't have to suffer anymore. Here are
some tips to help you snooze faster than you could ever expect.
1) Wake up and go to bed at the same time
everyday, even during the weekends.
Some insomniacs tend to sleep at any time of
the day to catch up on some sleep they lose during the night.
Now this is the biggest mistake you can make. It ruins your body
clock and will only worsen your insomnia. If you can't sleep one
night, get up the usual time the next morning. You'll be
sleeping soundly like a baby the next night.
2) Don't eat within 4 hours before you go to
bed.
If in case you went hungry, try some crackers
or light snack. But don't indulge in an "eat-all-you-can" feast
right before bedtime. Your food won't be digested well,
resulting in poor and uncomfortable sleep.
3) Don't drink caffeine or alcohol.
Caffeine can obstruct your ability to sleep.
Alcohol can make you drowsy, but it can wake you up in the
middle of the night and bring you side effects that will hinder
a continuous sleep process.
4) Relax and stay fit.
Avoid having a stressful lifestyle. Exercise
daily to release tension. Engage in breathing exercises to relax
your body. Most important of all, don't carry your problems or
emotional baggage to sleep with you. Forget about it for the
mean time. You can go back and solve your dilemma better the
next day after a restful sleep.
5) Never force yourself to sleep.
Trying your best to sleep requires some work.
You don't want to work when you want to doze off. Sleep comes
best if you are in a relaxed and comfortable state. Just lie
down, relax, and let the sleeping fairy cast its spell upon you. |
