How can I get to bed earlier? I am so exhausted!?!


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How can I get to bed earlier? I am so exhausted!?

I am so tired by 10 and ready to go to bed, but at the same time, don't want to. I am thinking of all the things I did during the day and would rather be up doing things around the house, watching tv, reading.... It's the strangest thing. It's like I don't WANT to sleep. Has anyone else felt this way? I usually lie down and am up again in 10 minutes. Any ideas on how I can get some sleep?


Answers:

Here are some Sleep Hygiene Tips:

1 Avoid caffeine within four to six hours of bedtime.

2 Avoid the use of nicotine close to bedtime or during the night.

3 Do not drink alcoholic beverages within four to six hours of bedtime.

4 While a light snack before bedtime can help promote sound sleep, avoid large meals.

5 Avoid strenuous exercise within 6 hours of bedtime.

6 Minimize light, noise, and extremes in temperature in the bedroom.

7 Try to sleep when you are drowsy.

8 If you are unable to fall or stay asleep, leave your bedroom and engage in a quiet activity elsewhere like reading a book. Do not permit yourself to fall asleep outside the bedroom. Return to bed when and only when you are sleepy. Repeat this process as often as necessary throughout the night.

9 Maintain a regular arise time, even on days off work and on weekends.

10 Avoid napping during the daytime. If daytime sleepiness is overwhelming, limit nap time to a single nap of less than 1 hour, no later than 3 PM.




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