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How do i stay asleep and increase my quality of sleep?

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Sleep hygeine: Sleep hygiene means having a quiet, dark room to sleep in. Not watching television in the bedroom. Avoid alcohol before bed, and limit caffeine in the afternoon and evening.

Answered 9/25/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Use great sleep: Hygiene. 1. Keep regular bed & wakening time (includes weekends). Get up same time daily. 2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath or shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 3. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfortable mattress & pillows. 4. Use bedroom only for sleep & sex. Put work materials, computers, & tvs in another room. 5. Finish eating at least.

Answered 9/26/2013

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