Help with sleeping issues
If you have difficulties getting to sleep, staying asleep or waking early it can affect many aspects of your life. Without quality sleep you may be exhausted the following day and find it more difficult to focus and deal with things. Sometimes, an illness can impact on sleep, which can then lead to more complications and further sleep problems. This cycle can be broken by using a few practical ideas throughout the day and before bed.
Daily routine
- Have a regular time to get out of bed in the morning and avoid napping during the day if possible.
- What you eat and drink is important, so try not to have a large meal late at night and replace caffeine drinks with calming ones after 5pm.
- Come away from screens at least 2 hours before bed and try reading or audio books instead.
- Try a relaxing bath before bed.
- Make the sleeping area inviting and create a comfortable nest as the bed using soft blankets and low lighting; try purple or magenta colours to calm the mind.
