Better sleeping tips

If suffering from insomnia, to induce sleep naturally try:

• Getting sufficient and tiring exercise during the day, but avoid exercise for 2-3 hours before bed
• Don't drink coffee for about 6 hours before bed
• Don't nap during the day…this can make it hard to sleep at night.
• Keep a regular sleeping routine, and try to sleep and wake at the same times each day
• Keep your sleep environment clean and comfortable, and eliminate all extraneous noise and light when possible
• Reserving the bed for sleeping only and never read or watch TV in bed
• If you cannot sleep, the sensation of impending insomnia can induce stress which further causes insomnia. It is far better to get out of bed, and do something relaxing until you start to feel drowsy.
• Learn breathing and imagery techniques to promote sleep. A sleep therapist may be helpful

If you are really having problems falling asleep, you should speak with your doctor about the possibility of non addictive sedatives, but you should not take anything without your doctor's advice, as some may be addictive, and some may worsen sleep disturbances over the long term.