Self Help Articles
12 Suggestions To Aid Sleep
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Take time to make yourself available sleep. |
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Use the latter part of the evening to wind down. |
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Have some relaxing cue which will indicate bed-time is approaching. e.g. soft music. |
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Make sure you are warm and comfortable. |
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Have alternative strategies to hand if sleep does not happen immediately. |
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Avoid lying in bed getting irritated because sleep has not occurred. |
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Learn to be at peace with yourself. |
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Discharge any unhelpful thoughts which might preoccupy you - write down the thought on a piece of paper and leave it in a draw or in another room, and separate yourself from this unhelpful situation. |
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Avoid large meals immediately before retiring for the night. |
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Have a light snack or a warm drink of your choice. |
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Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, tobacco, etc. |
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Feel secure within your bed - maybe even add extra pillows, or something to cuddle. |
Information from Tranquilliser Advice & Support Project. |
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