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I'm having serious difficulty sleeping at night for about a year now. i go to bed but can't sleep. tips? it takes me 3 hrs min. please help!!!
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Sleeping: Turn off all electronic devices, including texting an hour before bed time. Try going to bed at the same hour every night. Listen to soft music and take a warm bathbsfore bedtime
Answered 9/27/2017
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Sleep hygiene is key: Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, along w light reading or warm bath. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), California poppy
Answered 11/28/2017
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