Insomnia concerns
Alternative names:
sleep issues
Information:
Question:
What are some drug-free ways to fall asleep easily at night?
Answer:
If possible, go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. See sleep disorders and insomnia.
Question:
How can you prevent worries from keeping you awake?
Answer:
Avoid working and exercising within 2 hours before bedtime. Do something relaxing just before bedtime (reading or television) so that you don't dwell on worrisome issues. If you can't fall asleep within 30 minutes, get up and move to another room and engage in a quiet activity until you feel sleepy. See sleep disorders.
Question:
What beverages affect your ability to get to sleep?
Answer:
Caffeinated beverages consumed anytime after 3 p.m. adversely affect some people's ability to fall asleep. In addition, drinking alcoholic beverages before bedtime has a negative effect on the quality of your sleep. See caffeine and alcohol use.
Question:
How much sleep is optimal each night?
Answer:
While 8 hours a night is recommended for most people, children need more and older people do fine with less. The quality of sleep is as important as the quantity of sleep in determining how well-rested you will feel the next day. See sleep disorders and sleep disorders in the elderly.
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