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Can i help myself sleep better?

11 doctors weighed in across 7 answers

Yes: Yes, try a warm soothing bath in the evening, try adding epson salts to help reduce sore muscles. Do yoga or stretching exercises, listen to calming music, try meditating. Make sure your room is dark if you have a lighted alarm clock turn it away from you. Turn off any electronics at least an hour before bed. Keep the room as quiet as possible, avoid/reduce caffeine, alcohol and chocolate.

Answered 2/24/2016

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Routine: Develop a time and routine and stick to it. Do not eat or drink after a certain time - 1 - 2 hours before bed. Long before bed, get all things ready for the next day and complete any planning, etc. Which might cause worry or anxiety. Do not work out later than 2 hours before bed. Find something relaxing to do for 10 - 30 minutes before bed -- listening to music, readiing, tv. No computer stuff.

Answered 5/28/2015

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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 5/31/2015

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Many choices: The first thing is to understand what is making it hard for you to sleep well. Medical problems, medication side effects, a primary sleeping problem like sleep apnea, the misuse of drugs or alcohol, and/or emotional conditions can all affect sleep. It's best to start with your primary care provider, who can help you clarify the next step.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Hygiene: .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 hrs

Answered 10/31/2014

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep hygiene: Sleep hygiene (going to sleep regularly at the same time, no lights or noises, avoid certain meals, not doing other things like reading/watching tv in bed, etc.) and meds. A thorough medical checkup would be also recommended.

Answered 10/9/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep hygiene is Key: .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 hrs

Answered 10/31/2014

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