A 44-year-old male asked:
sleep pattern is a mess. sometimes i also during the day, & at night sleep between 3 - 11 hours. what to fix this. how many hours should i schedule?
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Sleep hygiene: Good sleeping habits are essential for the promotion of a better quality of sleep. Suggestions to improve your sleep include: Maintaining a regular wake-up time, avoiding excessive time in bed, avoiding naps except if working in shifts, avoiding nicotine, caffeine and alcohol, exercising regularly early in the day doing something relaxing before bedtime.
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