Better sleep/always tired?!
Question: Better sleep/always tired!?
I have been getting less and less sleep lately!. I wake up constantly during the night, and when I dont have to get up in the morning, I only manage to sleep for about half and hour longer!. Also, during the day I am always tired and constantly yawning!. As I'm typing this I am falling asleep and this isn't normal!. What can I do to get a better night's sleep!? and how can I make this night's worth of sleep keep me awake and aware for the entire day!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Tips for better daytime habits
Do not nap during the day!. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, try not to nap during the day - you will throw off your body clock and make it even more difficult to sleep at night!. If you are feeling especially tired, and feel as if you absolutely must nap, be sure to sleep for less than 30 minutes, early in the day!.
Limit caffeine and alcohol!. Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime!. Although alcohol may initially act as a sedative, it can interrupt normal sleep patterns!.
Don't smoke!. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep!. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs disrupt sleep!.
Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening!. This will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock!. Likewise, try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest!.
Exercise early in the day!. Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon!. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult!.
Check your iron level!. Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping, so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep!.
Tips for a better sleep environment
Make sure your bed is large enough, and comfortable!. If you are disturbed by a restless bedmate, switch to a queen- or king-size bed!. Test different types of mattresses!. Try therapeutic shaped foam pillows that cradle your neck or extra pillows that help you sleep on your side!. Get comfortable cotton sheets!.
Make your bedroom primarily a place for sleeping!. It is not a good idea to use your bed for paying bills, doing work, etc!. Help your body recognize that this is a place for rest or intimacy!.
Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable!. Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent!. And try to keep it quiet!. You could use a fan or a "white noise" machine to help block outside noises!.
Hide your clock!. A big, illuminated digital clock may cause you to focus on the time and make you feel stressed and anxious!. Place your clock so you can't see the time when you are in bed!.
Tips for a better pre-sleep ritual
Keep a regular schedule!. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday, even on the weekends!. Keeping a regular schedule will help your body expect sleep at the same time each day!. Don
Do not nap during the day!. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, try not to nap during the day - you will throw off your body clock and make it even more difficult to sleep at night!. If you are feeling especially tired, and feel as if you absolutely must nap, be sure to sleep for less than 30 minutes, early in the day!.
Limit caffeine and alcohol!. Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime!. Although alcohol may initially act as a sedative, it can interrupt normal sleep patterns!.
Don't smoke!. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep!. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs disrupt sleep!.
Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening!. This will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock!. Likewise, try to keep your bedroom dark while you are sleeping so that the light will not interfere with your rest!.
Exercise early in the day!. Twenty to thirty minutes of exercise every day can help you sleep, but be sure to exercise in the morning or afternoon!. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult!.
Check your iron level!. Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping, so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep!.
Tips for a better sleep environment
Make sure your bed is large enough, and comfortable!. If you are disturbed by a restless bedmate, switch to a queen- or king-size bed!. Test different types of mattresses!. Try therapeutic shaped foam pillows that cradle your neck or extra pillows that help you sleep on your side!. Get comfortable cotton sheets!.
Make your bedroom primarily a place for sleeping!. It is not a good idea to use your bed for paying bills, doing work, etc!. Help your body recognize that this is a place for rest or intimacy!.
Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable!. Make sure your room is well ventilated and the temperature consistent!. And try to keep it quiet!. You could use a fan or a "white noise" machine to help block outside noises!.
Hide your clock!. A big, illuminated digital clock may cause you to focus on the time and make you feel stressed and anxious!. Place your clock so you can't see the time when you are in bed!.
Tips for a better pre-sleep ritual
Keep a regular schedule!. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday, even on the weekends!. Keeping a regular schedule will help your body expect sleep at the same time each day!. Don
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