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Insomnia
Insomnia is the subjective experience of
poor or unrefreshing sleep. It can be very depressing when it
continues for a long time. Then the worry
of being unable to sleep makes sleeping even
more difficult.
Sometimes insomnia is a symptom of another
problem - maybe you are using medications
or drugs, or you have an underlying medical
problem. You should check with your doctor
before considering hypnotherapy.
Here are some good tips:
Lifestyle has a big impact on your quality
of sleep. A range of night-time habits have
been found to be effective in improving sleep.
- Go to bed when you are tired and not before.
If you can’t sleep, get up and distract
yourself until you are tired.
- Get up at the same time every morning, and
don’t lie in bed past the alarm. You
are trying to rebuild your natural sleep
rhythms.
- Avoid stimulants. Don’t take caffeine drinks in the evening.Have
your last cigarette at least an hour before
bedtime.
- Exercise. Take your last vigorous exercise
2-3 hours before bedtime, though walking
the dog is restful.
- Alcohol makes you drowsy, but can disturb
your sleep. Leave about 3 hours between your
last drink and bedtime.
- Don’t go to bed on a full stomach.
Though a hot milky drink might help you sleep.
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