Sleeping Problems
Why can't I sleep? The answer to that depends whether it is a rare occasion or it happens every night. If it happens now and then but infrequently, then the events of the day will give you the answer. If it is happening every night, then you are suffering from Insomnia.
Insomnia is the body's way of saying that something isn't right.
Insomnia can be caused by a lot of things. Current medical problems and its pain and discomfort, change in working times such as night shifts, stress, anxiety, depression, too much of coffee. Many people have insomnia. Insomnia is a medical condition that makes it very difficult for people to fall asleep. They may wake up during the night and not be able to fall back asleep, or they may wake up too early in the morning.
It's not really a serious problem for your health, but it can make you feel tired, depressed and irritable. It can also make it hard to concentrate during the day.
Adults need to sleep for 7 to 8 hours every night. If you do not feel sleepy during the day, then you know that you have had enough sleep at night.
The amount of sleep you need stays about the same throughout adulthood. Having said that, remember that sleep habits are likely to change as you age. Older people are know to take naps during the day, and sleep less at nights.
If the cause of your insomnia is not clear, your doctor may suggest that you fill out a sleep diary. The diary will help you keep track of when you go to bed, how long you lie in bed before falling asleep, how often you wake during the night, when you get up in the morning and how well you sleep.
Here are some things you can do to help you sleep better:
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, including weekends, even if you didn't get enough sleep. This will help train your body to sleep at night.
Create an habit out of going to bed, make it a routine, a ritual. Do the same thing every night before going to sleep. Always take a warm shower, then read something for about 10 to 15 minutes. After some time these activities get connected with the act of sleeping, and you will feel sleepy when you do them.
Use the bedroom only for sleeping or having sex. Don't eat, talk on the phone or watch TV while you're in bed.
Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark. If background noise is causing you not to get sleep, use earplugs, or mask the background noise by using a fan. If you must sleep during the day, hang dark blinds over the windows or wear an eye mask.
Get up and go to another room if you are still awake after 30 minutes of trying to go sleep. Stay calm and sit still for 20 to 30 minutes before trying to sleep again. Do this as many times as you need to until you can fall asleep.
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