How do I get a better night's sleep, instead of waking up constantly in the middle of the night?
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Updated: Feb 28, 2022
Anonymous
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Sep 8, 2015
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Sleep issue can be because of many reasons..Like moving into a new place or apartment, jetlaging , or an overnight journey. If you are having problem sleeping trying doing these
1. Make sure there is sufficient darkness in room
2. there should be less noise
3. Try doing some relaxation exercises like yoga or meditation they help
4. If any of these don't work consider seeing a doctor.
colourfulBeauty91
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Oct 16, 2017
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Get plenty of exercise. Tiring out your body will help you sleep at night. Also, make sure not to drink any caffeine for at least 5 hours before you go to sleep. Keep in mind, most black and green teas have some caffeine in them as well. Chamomile on the other hand, will help you fall and stay asleep. It's also important to keep a schedule. If you go to sleep and wake up at the same time, it helps your body know when it should sleep, and when it should try to stay awake.
YellowSunshine20
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Nov 27, 2017
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Meditation is a useful tool. Even 5 minutes of breathing exercises before sleep can do wonders. You can also get meditation apps that can also help
Dragonsong
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Mar 2, 2015
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Not enough exercise, too much caffine, eating too late and many other factors could contribute to waking through the night. Try to stretch and cool your mind and body down, or eat a lighter or earlier meal before bed. And if possible try and allow yourself an hours worth of quiet time so you can properly get into a rest mode.
Hifly2themoon
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Apr 13, 2015
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drink lots of water, plan out your day ahead and make sure you know what you want to get out of it! Whether it's successfully remembering to buy apples or it's completing a 10km run, it must be planned and executed for a peaceful mind! Additionally, have the room temperature correct! this may sound silly but makes a huge difference!
Aaliyahhhhh
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May 25, 2015
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Different things work for different people so it's always good to try out different things to see what works for best for you! But for me even taking a quick walk and taking a hot shower definitely helps me sleep.
Zozzie
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May 28, 2015
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I suffer from this too, and have read man articles saying 'dont have distractors such as phones, books, or anything to interact with, near your bed' this may work for you. Also, others have said 'dont eat a heavy meal prior to sleep' I'd assume as digestion is an active process inhibiting your body from reaching a state of rest. Another method to try is experimenting with the amount of noise, light, and the room temperature, as these factors weigh greatly on your body's ability to have a good night's sleep.
CreativeWest
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Nov 2, 2015
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I find the things that keep me up and/or wake me up are my cell phone / tv / overthinking -best thing to do is keep your phone away from the bed, don't make tv the last thing you do before bed and practice a relaxation activity before you decide it's sleep time, a herbal tea is soothing and allows you to take time out for yourself to relax better - a relaxed mind is less Disterbed during sleep than an over active mind
FollowingAutumn
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Dec 7, 2015
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Make sure to set a sleep schedule for yourself, and stick to it. Try to keep naps out of your schedule.
Staying healthy also helps. Exercise regularly during the day, eat healthy, and drink plenty of water. Try and limit food and water intake to about three hours before bed.
Your room should only be used for rest. Keeping a tv or computer in your room can keep your mind from understanding that it is time to sleep.
Do something relaxing before bed. Take a warm shower, meditate, or listen to soft music.
Face your clock away from you. Watching the clock can be very stressful and can ruin your chances of restful sleep.
Overall, just find ways to make your time for sleep as peaceful and comforting as possible.
GoldenEars77
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Jan 4, 2016
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“To meditate with mindful breathing is to bring body and mind back to the present moment so that you do not miss your appointment with life.â€
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