How To Manage Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in the which you have trouble falling and staying asleep. It may cause to wake up too early and not able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia symptoms may include:

• Difficulty falling asleep at night
• Waking up during the night
• Waking up too early
• Not feeling well-rested after a night’s sleep
• Daytime tiredness or sleepiness
• Irritability, depression or anxiety
• Difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering
• Increased errors or accidents
• Ongoing worries about sleep

If you are suffering from insomnia there are some steps you can start to change sleep habits, lifestyle, daily routine it will help you to get to better sleep. Here are some tips how can you beat insomnia. Good sleep habits can help prevent insomnia and promote sound sleep:

• Keep your bedtime and wake time consistent from day to day, including weekends.
• Stay active. Regular activity helps promote a good night’s sleep. Try some yoga poses for better sleep.
• Check your medications to see if they may contribute to insomnia.
• Avoid or limit naps at daytime.
• Avoid or limit caffeine and alcohol, and don’t use nicotine.
• Avoid large meals and beverages before bedtime.
• Make your bedroom comfortable for sleep. Your mattress pillow should be comfortable. Room temperature should be normal.
• Create a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as taking a warm bath, reading or listening to soft music and practice meditation. It will relax your mind and body.
• Limit your screen time. Leave your cell phone before an hour.
• Stop overthinking at night. It will overactivate your brain.

There are so many relaxation techniques and stress reduction method. You can practice them. Some therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy help to manage insomnia. It identify and correct inappropriate thoughts and beliefs that may contribute to insomnia.