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Sleep
Sleep disorders seem to be part and parcel of most conditions.
It seems to be a question at times, which comes first, the mental
condition, or the physical condition. But either way, any sleep
disturbance at all needs to be addressed. Both the length and
quality of your sleep, needs to be considered.
We recommend that you begin by monitoring how your sleep is now.
Download and print Keeping a log of your life.
It contains a sleep questionnaire and a simple chart to see where
you are at in terms of your sleeping pattern.
You should check that your bedroom is conducive to sleep. Make
sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, relatively cool, with a good
air quality (eg use a humifier if necessary) and that your mattress
is in good condition.
If you read in bed, your mind may associate your bed with work
rather than with sleep. So it is not recommended to read or work
in bed.
Natural sleep herbs such as melatonin, camomile etc may be helpful.
Some people also think that a lack of Vitamin B and Calcium can
affect your sleep.
Many people find that if they go to bed before 10pm, their sleep
is of a deeper quality and is more satifying. If they stay up
till midnight, they tend to feel more excited and find it more
difficult to go to sleep.
Yoga nidra, breathing techniques and other stress reduction practices
can help you settle down to sleep.
What
should I do next?
