A member asked:

Please advise how to sleep better?

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Dr. David Wyatt answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sleep hygiene: In medicine we call it sleep hygiene - this includes - setting regular times to go to bed to insure a good 6-8 hours of restful sleep, no caffeine-type products in the evening, the room should be quiet, cool, and dark, you should have a comfortable mattress and pillow too! trying to not go to bed too upset or anxious helps- meditation before bed, also - not exercising too late in pm. Good luck!

Answered 4/10/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep hygiene is key: 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 least 2-3 hr

Answered 9/11/2018

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