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Im a driving instructor and work long hours so im very tired yet i still can't sleep straight through to my alarm?

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Sleep hygiene: There are a few things you can try to help sleep. I've used an app called brainwaves that i like. Look up tips on sleep hygiene. Exercise more. If you do shift work, you have to create darkness in the day where you sleep.

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Answered 2/27/2017

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