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SLEEP WELL!
Here are some sleep hygiene tips for anyone who sometimes suffers from insomnia. Here are some tips..
Things you don't want to do:
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Don’t go to bed until you are ready to sleep
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Don’t lie awake in bed, telling yourself you should sleep. If you are awake for more than 20 minutes or so, get up
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Don’t lie in bed if you are worrying or anxious about something
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Don’t keep looking at the clock
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Don’t drink coffee, tea or other caffeinated drinks or alcohol before bedtime. The same goes for cigarettes
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Don’t nap during the day
Things you do want to do:
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Try to get up around the same time every morning
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Get some exercise each day, preferably during the morning or afternoon hours
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Have a small snack before bed (but no caffeine or alcohol!)
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Set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature
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Arrange your furniture and window coverings so that noise and light will be less bothersome
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