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Insomnia
Insomnia is a very common problem. Approximately 30%
of the general population complain of insomnia at any one time. Aside from
taking medication to help you sleep, here are a standard list of things that you
can do to eliminate the symptoms of insomnia.
Sleep Hygiene Information
• Go to bed only when sleepy. Try a relaxing bedtime
routine (e.g., soaking in a bath).
• Establish a good sleep environment with limited distractions (noise, light,
temperature).
• Avoid foods, beverages, and medications that may contain stimulants.
• Avoid alcohol and nicotine before going to sleep.
• Consume less or no caffeine.
• Exercise regularly, but do so around midday or early afternoon. Over-training
or exercising too much is not advisable.
• Try behavioural / relaxation techniques to assist with physical and mental
relaxation.
• Avoid naps in late afternoon and evening.
• Avoid heavy meals close to bedtime.
• Avoid fluids before going to sleep.
• Use the bed only for sleep and intimacy (Do not eat, read or watch TV in
bed!).
• Establish a regular wake time schedule.
Keeping a sleep diary is very helpful for your doctor to
help in the evaluation of insomnia. click here
to print a sleep diary and bring it to your visit with your doctor.
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