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. Our e-book Take Charge Of Your Life contains some simple charts you can use to see where you are at in terms of your sleeping pattern. See the side margin for details and a sample. Or sign up for therapy and you will receive a copy for free.

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?

Contact us to arrange for face to face therapy in Chicago (city, north, west and southsides) and in the Northern, Southern and Western Suburbs or online therapy in other areas by phoning 1-888-870-1775 or by contacting us.

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