What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep.
Some people with insomnia may fall asleep easily but wake up too soon.
Other people may have the opposite problem, or they have trouble with both falling asleep and staying asleep.
The end result is poor-quality sleep that doesn't leave you feeling refreshed when you wake up.

10 Tips to Avoid Insomnia

1. Be sure you have the right bed and mattress for your needs.
2. Use the bed only for sleeping and sex.
3. Therapists often use "reconditioning" as part of a treatment plan for insomnia.
4. Establish a regular sleep-wake cycle.
5. No afternoon nap. Don't have extra sleep on weekends.
6. Limit your consumption of caffeine (chocolates and drinking cocoa and colas) in the afternoon and evening.
7. No alcohol prior to bed. Quit smoking.
8. Fit in some exercise during the day, but don't exercise strenuously right before bedtime.
9. Eat light meals in the evening.
10. Establish a "winding down" period in the evenings just prior to bedtime.

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