Sleep tips for people who suffer from anxiety
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Last updated on - May 26, 2019, 09:44 IST11/16Grab a book
There's a reason why everyone always says that reading before bed could help you fall asleep. Reading gives your mind time to rest and is a great way to unwind and decompress from all that happened in the day. It makes it less likely for you to be up all night with your mind racing.
12/16Stick to a schedule
Getting to bed every night and waking up at a fixed time is a classic sleep hygiene tip. If you're someone with anxiety, this "classic" sleep tip is important because of your propensity for sleepless nights. Now, while it might be a pain to wake up on the weekend at our weekday timing, give it a try none the less.
13/16Keep your bedroom cool
Our bodies best fall asleep within a narrow temperature range: between 65 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the ‘perfect’ temperature for individuals tends to vary and hence we suggest that you'll cool the room to a temperature you’ll prefer before hitting the bed.
14/16Take a hot bath before sleeping
Since your body's temperature naturally drops as you fall asleep, simulating that change can help signal that sleepy time. Also, most people think that a bath will make you feel refreshed and won’t give you sleep, however, it’s quite the opposite. Try it and let us know how it works for you.
15/16Workout
People who exercise regularly tend to get sleep easier. However, if you workout too close to your bedtime, it could excite your body and make it hard to sleep. But as long as your sweat session is about three hours before you go to bed you should be fine.
16/16Avoid the blue light
Blue light — the kind that's emitted by your phone and your laptop — can inhibit your body's natural melatonin production. So, stop looking at your phone an hour or two before bedtime.
This is important, all you millennials!