Insomnia is a prevalent disorder affecting at least 70% of the United States population. Without sleep daily functioning becomes strongly impaired, reducing efficiency as well as leading to stress, anxiety and possible depression.
Watching television has shown to benefit people, aiding with falling asleep. In some people, their eyes become tired and their mind becomes blank, forgetting the stressors from work or their private life. The trick is, to not watch anything too thought provoking. This could actually have a paradoxical effect and increase brain activity.
posted by AllCare @ 12:06 PM
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Research has shown both positive and negative results with taking naps and getting a good nights rest. Some people find that a nap inhibits them from getting sleep. On the contrary, some people report that a short nap can give them more confidence to sleep at night which results in a good night sleep. A person suffering with a sleeping disorder should try various behavioral techniques to aid in sleep.
posted by AllCare @ 7:36 PM
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Do you look at your bed and feel overwhelmingly anxious? Does the thought of going to bed make you sick to your stomach? If this sounds familiar; you most likely have formed a negative association with your bed. The bed itself is now a symbol of bad feelings such as anxiety and hoplessness. Due to this association, you are probably having extreme difficulty falling and staying asleep. Consult a therapist for help on ways to disassociate bad thoughts about sleep.
posted by AllCare @ 12:43 PM
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Research shows that the light and the dark may effect quality of sleep as well as effecting onset and latency of sleep. People in places like Alascka have indicated that sleeping is difficult due to lack of night time where they live. When people experience too much daylight, people find it difficult for their body to feel like it needs sleep. The normanl triggers that the body needs to get sleep are non existent.
posted by AllCare @ 1:37 PM
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Write a To Do list right before you go to bed. Research has indicated; if you write down all the things you have to do the next day, you are more likely to fall asleep quickly. The trick is as follows; remove what is on your mind and you will not have those obsessive thoughts that keep you up at night.
posted by AllCare @ 7:58 PM
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If you are experiencing trouble falling asleep; try getting up out of bed and watching some television. Television can have a sedating effect with your eyes; as well as enabling you to clear you mind and focus on something less disturbing to you.
posted by AllCare @ 6:31 PM
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Are you getting a full night of sleep and not feeling refreshed in the morning? if you are you may be suffering from a form of insomnia called Nonrestorative Insomnia. With Nonrestorative Insomnia; getting the accurate amount of sleep for your body will not be enough if you do not reach your deepest sleep at night. Seek treatment from a health professional so you can wee what is causing your sleep problems.
posted by AllCare @ 1:15 PM
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Research has indicated that going to bed too hungry or too full can inhibit the onset of sleep. Eating a light snack before bedtime and eating dinner at least two hours is suggested. Goodnight!
posted by AllCare @ 1:58 PM
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Reading a book or a magazine before bed time has been seen to make the eyes tired; resulting in sound sleep. It is recommended to not read anything to stimulating which will have a paradoxical effect of creating more rapid thoughts rather than decreasing. Happy ZZZZZ's
posted by AllCare @ 1:39 PM
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Research has shown that limiting activities done in the bedroom may decrease problem sleeping. It is recommended that a person only sleep and have sex in the bed. Activities such as eating or watching television are to be kept separate from the bedroom. Having the bed associated with only sleep and sex may increase the onset of sleep.
posted by AllCare @ 2:59 PM
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