How do you overcome Insomnia?

Do you feel tired during the day? Do you have a habit of tossing and turning on your pillow?How many hours do you sleep every day?

It is recommended to sleep 13–7 hours a day, depending on your age group. It’s okay if you pull an all-nighter once in a while to have a little fun with your friends or to finish that English essay you left until the last minute. However, if you feel sleepy during work or school for more than a few nights, you may want to take a look.

Insomnia is a sleeping problem that makes it difficult to fall asleep, difficult to stay asleep, or wake up too early and not be able to go back to sleep. There are two types: short-term and chronic insomnia. They both vary due to how long they last and the reasons behind them; short-term typically lasts from a few days to a few weeks, whereas chronic can last longer and take place more frequently.

It may not seem very dangerous, but when left untreated for too long, it can lead to problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and weight gain. To all those caffeine addicts out there (my raccoon friends especially), put that coffee away for a bit, like seriously! Of course, it would be rude of me to blame sleeplessness entirely on coffee; there are other factors, such as stress, a poor sleep schedule, or eating dinner too late.

Last month, I found it practically impossible to get a wink of sleep. I had some important exams and found myself studying late and waking up early. My sleep tracker calculated that I slept for an average of 4 hours during those few weeks and woke up frequently in between. I didn’t tell anybody because I didn’t want them to worry or fuss over me, especially so close to the exams. I felt exhausted in school and had trouble paying attention to lessons and focusing when studying.

So how did I get rid of it without anybody's help? Alright, fine-I might be getting a little ahead of myself. I would NEVER have managed without the internet! I found some helpful tips from the articles I read (which was a ton, trust me!), I found some helpful tips. Of course, you may have different preferences, so these suggestions might not work as well as they did on me for you, but I recommend you give them a try anyhow!

1. Create a pleasant atmosphere.

I take some time before going to sleep by just clearing my head and not worrying about the crazy things in my life. I sometimes light some scented candles (vanilla cream is my fave) and listen to some calming music-no, not some classical sonata, just anything that makes you feel happy and safe.

2. Make your bedroom feel like home.

My room is my safe place and makes me feel secure, and I think that it reflects who I am from the way I decorated it. Whenever I look at my artwork, I remember the stories and emotions they possess—both the positive and the negative. Make the lights, temperature, and atmosphere conducive to falling (and staying) asleep.

3. Don’t eat or drink anything within an hour before you go to bed.

Minus some warm milk and hot water, you want to stay away from all food and drink. This is because overindulging yourself before going to bed can affect your sleep patterns. I generally try to finish eating my dinner a little early, around 8.30ish or earlier, so that my food will digest a little before I go to bed, which is usually around 10 pm. It all depends on your bedtime, so plan according to your own schedule.

4. Steer clear of anything addictive.

Caffeine and nicotine are probably the most common and addictive things you want to avoid before going to sleep. You may also have some unique addictions that you should keep away from. I used to stay up listening to music for hours and forget to switch it off, so when I woke up the music would still be playing from my headphones. This was not only extremely unhealthy, but it also drained my battery so much!

5. If you can’t sleep, get up!

Don’t lie there just worrying. Get some fresh air and hydrate yourself, then do something relaxing until you feel like sleeping again. I used to sit on my sofa for ages, just looking out of the window and counting sheep.

If you still feel restless and find it difficult to sleep, make an appointment with your doctor soon!