Please share an interesting fact about overcoming insomnia.

Ignore: Melatonin can be great to treat insomnia, but make sure to take it three hours prior to bed time!

Ignore: Keep all electrical/digital clocks/radio away from the nightstand for good sleep hygiene.

Ignore: Avoid tossing and turning. Get out of bed and do something else. Return to bed when you are tired.

Sometimes: Sometimes bad dreams are the main reason for the sleep problem, worsening all of sleep.

Minipress/prazosin: Minipress/prazosin is a medication used off-label to help with bad dreams/nightmares.

Medications: Medications taken before bed for insomnia do not cure the problem and can lead to dependence.

For: For those with depression, insomnia often gets better when the underlying disorder gets better.

Night: Night terrors involve waking in terror in non-rem sleep. They are not the same as bad dreams.

Obstructive: Obstructive sleep apnea involves a temporary closing off of the airway during sleep; breathing stops.

Ignore: Avoid caffeine, no naps, no electronics in the bedroom, do not read in bed, avoid stress.

Ignore: Create an atmosphere conducive to sleep: quiet w/o tv, computers, phones, etc. Do not eat before bed.

Ignore: Avoiding using a laptop or similar device will help prevent insomnia.

In: In contrast 2 many sleep-inducing drugs hypnosis hasNo adverse side effects & can enhance deep sleep.

Anyone: Anyone who responds 2 hypnosis could benefit from improved sleep without medication.

New: New Hypnosis Research may B of major importance 4 patients w' sleep problems & 4 Older Adults.

Slow: Slow wave sleep (SWS), deep sleep, plays a critical role in body restoration & promotes brain health.

Removing: Removing electronics from the bedroom helps create an environment for restful sleep.

Cool: Cool air in the bedroom will promote sleep.

Freshly: Freshly laundered linens will help relax you.

Avoiding: Avoiding daytime naps or restricting them to 20minutes will help you sleep better at night.

A: A light snack at bedtime can help sleep, but a large meal may disrupt sleep.

Continued: Continued sleep deprivation impairs learning, decreases energy, & causes weight gain.

Insomnia: Insomnia in general is difficulty falling or staying asleep.

With: With enough insomnia/sleep deprivation, a person can seem to have a much more serious illness.

Insomnia: Insomnia can be a symptom of a number of mental disorders, including mood & anxiety disorders.

Sometimes: Sometimes insomnia results from another sleep problem, such as nightmares. A person resists sleeping.

Insomniacs: Insomniacs want to sleep but cannot. In some mood disorders there is a decreased need to sleep.

If: If you are snoring or observed to gasp for air, see your doctor for further evaluation.

Do: Do not try to force yourself to sleep. If you can't sleep, get out of bed and try again later.

Troubleshoot: Troubleshoot any problems before you go to bed that may keep you awake.

Good: Good sleep starts long before you hit the pillow. Your habits can have a major effect on sleep.

Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy and stretching can help ease the transition into sleep.

Good: Good sleep is a lifestyle habit. You have to make it a priority.

Ignore: Stop stimulating activities like using the computer one hour or more before bed.

Ignore: Good sleep hygiene, same bedtime & rise time daily, no watching TV in bed, no electronics at night.

Ignore: Wake up at the same time every day and go in a well lit area after that.