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How do i get a better nights sleep?

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Many tips.: These tips can help you sleep better. Avoid too much caffeine. Turn off all electronics an hour before bedtime.Take a warm bath, try stretching or yoga to relax. Listen to soothing music or read a book. Meditate, practice deep breathing or use visualization to calm your mind. Make sure the room is dark, and the temp is comfortable. Try going to bed and getting up at the same time everyday.

Answered 4/10/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

More tips: 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, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.

Answered 6/23/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Use good sleep: Hygiene. 1.Keep regular bed ; waking time (even weekends). Rise same time each day, regardless of time you fell asleep. 2. Develop relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath/shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 3. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfortable mattress ; pillows. 4. Bedroom is only for sleep ; sex. No work materials, computers, ; tv in room. 5. Finish eating at >.

Answered 2/24/2016

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Sleep psychologist: Your best bet is to see a board certified sleep psychologist who specializes in cbti. Take melatonin 3 mg about two hours before desired sleep onset and: counselingservice.Vassar.Edu/docs/sleep%20hygeine%20... Practice good sleep hygiene. If these measures don't work , see someone who specializes in sleep medicine. Best wishes.

Answered 12/10/2013

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