Sleeping problems?
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I have the same problems sometimes. First, if at all possibel, leave your stress from work at work. Easier said than done. I have found that coming home and relaxing in a semi dark, quiet room. No tv, children or other distractions. Eat supper, take a nice hot BATH, not shower, with some lavender bath salt. If you can, go to a bath and body works store and get some lavender spray to mist on your pillow. Get in the bed and RELAX. If watching tv helps, indulge, but try to keep away from the distractions. I know all this sounds too "girlie" but the lavender bath salts and spray work! Good luck!
i have the same problem and my doctor suggestd to take vitamen b6
Start walking in the evening. Reduce your salt intake. Get rid of nicotine and caffeine. Make sure the bedroom is comfortable for sleeping-quiet and cool.
Sign up for yoga classes .
At work ,take a lunch break and during that break just relax and do nothing. Get massages at least once a week.
I am dealing with the same thing and unfortunately I have resorted to "Simply Sleep" an over the counter sleep aid. I have been taking it for about a month and a half and I do sleep much better than before. I am still in the midst of a stressful period and haven't even tried sleeping without them, so I don't know if I will feel "dependent" on them. The package says non habit forming...maybe one of these days I will give it try.
Try taking a warm shower before bed.. They also sell soap to help you relax.. Also reading before bed seems to help...Or a health food store sells natural sleeping remedies that help also..
Most of the newer prescription sleeping aids aren't habit forming, if this is your main concern talk to your Dr. or Pharmacist and ask them about the one your Dr. gave you.
Also try starting a bedtime routine and stick to it each night. It helps the body realize that it's "slow down" time and it begins to relax.
Don't smoke, or drink alcohol or anything with caffeine in it at least 4 hrs before you go to bed. (I actually stop 6 hrs before I go to bed).
Try reading for 20-30 min before you go to sleep, get your brain focused on something other than work.
If you aren't asleep in at least 30 min, get out of bed for a while then try again later. By laying there and thinking about the fact that you aren't sleeping, your stressing yourself out even more.
Hope this helps
You should stop exercising at least an hour before bed. Ideally, you should exercise in the morning or afternoon, not evening. Stop caffeine usage 5 hours before bed, avoid screens (computer, tv, video games) in the hour before bed. You could read, listen to music, take a bath etc., to calm yourself to help. Taking hours to fall asleep though is worrisome. Try some of these tips and if you're still having trouble, visit a doctor again.
you should get at least 8 or 9 hours of sleep a night that is what your body needs to recharge it self every day
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