Facing insomnia by getting out of bed

If you’ve been sitting for hours on the bed staring at the ceiling and patiently waiting for sleep to come back, you should stop right away, and instead combat the insomnia by getting out of bed and doing something you find comfortable for a while, before going back to bed.

You could get out of bed for a soothing drink, read several pages in a book on a chair or sofa in your bedroom, or paint, for example.

Keep a sleep diary

A great way to determine what’s best to help you sleep is to keep a notebook with details of your bedtime routine the previous day, noting what you ate, what you did before bed, what time you fell asleep, and whether you slept well.

dim lamp

Harsh lighting in the bedroom can mess with your body clock and keep you awake, so it’s important to have a dimly lit bedside lamp, and lower the lighting levels in your room as bedtime approaches.

Write your to-do list

Do you suffer from insomnia because of your fears about tomorrow and your preoccupation with its details? Work around this problem by writing a list of things you need to do the next day. Write a list before you go to sleep to help you get rid of these stresses from your head long enough to be able to fall asleep.