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Fall Asleep
In this article you will discover
some simple tips and advice on how you can
fall asleep
easily. Generally insomnia sufferers complain of not
being able to relax physically and mentally enough to
sleep.
Often they experience a 'racing
mind' at night. Those racing, relentless thoughts seem
never ending and by the time the mind starts to
quieten, it's the morning. For the insomniac this has
become a nightly routine.
So what can we do to counter this
frustrating problem? The first thing to do is to seek
professional medical advice. Secondly refrain from
using sleeping pills, they should be the last thing on
your mind. Why? Because sleeping pills are addictive
and can cause 'rebound insomnia'.
Furthermore they will actually
create more problems, impairing physical and mental
functions. In fact in a recent survey it revealed that
a group of insomniacs given a placebo, performed and
slept better than those given sleeping pills.
Thirdly, realize that there is no
such thing as a quick-fix solution. We've become a
nation obsessed with quick-fixes. Insomnia can not be
fixed with just a pop of the pill.
Sleeping pills do not tackle the
underlying cause of insomnia and you will not attain
the same benefits of natural sleep. This is because
the chemicals found in most major sleeping pills
affect normal brainwave patterns and inhibit the mind
from falling into the deeper restorative stages of
sleep.
One of the most important steps to
tackling insomnia is to pay attention to your
sleep
habits. This means, getting up and sleeping the same
time every night. Ensuring that you expose yourself to
light (preferably natural) in the day and winding down
in the evenings before sleep. Try meditation in the
evening and listening to relaxing music.
It's important to exercise the mind
and body in the day. This can often have a sedating
effect on the mind and body and help you to gain
deeper sleep. Ensure that your bedroom is cool, quiet
and dark, and that your bed is comfortable and
supportive. When you are in bed, focus your attention
on relaxing your body from your head to your toe.
Try to be as relaxed as possible in
the day and don't let stress, anxiety and worry get
the better of you. Avoid stimulants like caffeine and
cigarettes in the day. Caffeine may give you an
initial boost, however it is short-lived and will more
than likely affect your sleep as caffeine stays in the
body for more than 5 hours.
Try drinking a calming drink such as
chamomile tea.
Pay attention to your diet and ensure that you are
taking a quality supplement containing calcium and
magnesium. If you are suffering from low moods in the
day consider St Johns Worts, which is a herbal remedy
used for mild to moderate depression.
Also consider Ginseng and Ginkgo
Biloba which help improve concentration during the
day. As will all medication and remedies regardless if
they are natural or not, professional medical advice
should be sought.
There are also highly effective
non-pharmaceutical techniques to consider to help you
relax, train your mind and improve your sleep habits.
Techniques such as
hypnosis, CBT and NLP have been
proven with highly effective results.
If you would like more information on
alternative solutions to your insomnia and how you can
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