Trouble Sleeping?

Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time and it is most commonly due to stresses in your life. However, sometimes the trouble you’re experiencing with sleeping can be a disorder and you may require medical treatment.

If you are having trouble sleeping I suggest that you try some of the below tips. If problems persist you should speak to you local GP.

Some tips to help you sleep better:

• Go to bed at the same time each night (even if you lay there for a while) and get up at the same time every morning.


• Turn your clock around so you can’t keep on looking at the time.


• Avoid watching TV, eating or even reading in bed.


• Avoid eating at least 3 hours before you go to bed.


• Avoid exercise at least 3 hours before you go to bed.


• DON’T rely on sleeping tablets for more than 10 days at a time.


• Have a cup of warm milk before bed – it boosts serotonin levels.


• Have a cup of chamomile tea.


• Burn lavender oil in your bedroom a half an hour or more before you go to bed.

Sleeping Disorders:

• Transient Insomnia – should only last a few nights to a week.


• Short-term Insomnia – lasts a few weeks to a month.


• Chronic Insomnia – extremely broken sleep that continues for three months or more and generally requires medical treatment.


• Sleep Apnoea – breathing can actually stop during sleep.


• Restless Legs Syndrome – cramps or irritation in lower legs causing sufferers to have to walk around during the night.


• Narcolepsy – extreme tiredness that results in involuntary napping. Episodes can occur and last between 30 seconds and 30 minutes, and more.


• Sleep Walking – the wandering snooze us normally harmless.

~Simone~