Do you sleep soundly?
By msedge
@msedge (4011)
United States
August 20, 2008 6:55pm CST
Sleep may be as natural as breathing and eating, but many of us find ourselves tossing and turning instead. Sleepless nights can be caused by a wide variety of factors, especially stress and your sleep environment.Avoid drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages after noon.Eat dinner at least 3 hours before you go to bed, especially if it's a large meal. For a before-bed snack, try warm milk, yogurt or a banana.Relax. If you're tense at bedtime, take a warm bath with aromatherapy soaps, stretch, listen to music, meditate - whatever works for you. Stay away from the evening news right before bed. Stories of disasters and corruption can be stimulating and disruptive to sleep. Avoid the nightcap. Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it can interfere with the quality of sleep. Don't drink any fluids right before going to bed. A full bladder may awaken you. Try to go to sleep at the same time every night to get your body into a routine.
4 responses
@moondancer (7431)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I don't sleep well and I don't drink anything with caffiene later in the day or night. I drink a lot of water. I hurt a lot and that wakes me up and I find it very hard to go back to sleep because of the pain. I also have to go to the bathroom a lot during the night from 2 to 5 times a night. I guess it's all the water, lol.
@dropofrain (1167)
• India
21 Aug 08
i try to sleep the same time everyday to maintain the schedule but can not maintain the regularity due to my job. I think it is really important to maintain your daily routine for your body. Also, I have sound sleep every night but when I get up in the morning I still feel tired an dwant to sleep more and more. I am never satisfied with my sleep.
@neildc (17238)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Aug 08
this discussion will probably answer the question i have i mind. i notice sometime i can't sleep well or it's difficult for me to fall asleep. something like insomnia, can't fall asleep for almost an hour or two, but my body tells me so against my mind. i should have thank you for this great discussion. i learned a lot from you. thanks. 
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@baileycows (3665)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I have not been sleeping well here lately, but usually I sleep pretty sound. I just wish that I could sleep till I wake up instead of having to be disturbed by an alarm clock. 
