How to Beat Insomnia and Sleep Like a Baby

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Cure Insomnia and Finally Get Great Sleep

Insomnia is a seemingly common disorder that is affecting countless number of people from all around the world. You might think that its effects and consequences are minimal, but in fact is severely hampering and totally disrupts people's day to day lives.

We all have been there at one point or another- tossing and turning endlessly at night, seemingly restless and checking the time repeatedly at the nearest clock. The constant worry and anxiety builds up, then suddenly you realize that the sun is already peeking up over the horizon and it is time for school or work. You wonder then if you can make it through the day without the energy and reset that a good sleep provides.

The time for suffering insomnia's effects are over. Here a some suggestions and tips to help you prepare at bedtime and will make you snooze faster than you realize.

1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday. This rule should be followed even on weekends, when there is no work or school. Some insomniacs have tried to break their disorder by sleeping in when they can during the day, thinking to catch up on lost sleep during the nights, but this is a serious mistake that should be prevented at all costs. Why? because this habit will confuse your internal body clock and in effect, will worsen the insomnia even more. It might be hard, but if on the first night it is difficult to get sleep, try your best to get up at the same time in the following morning. You may be surprised if you slept like a baby in the next night.

2. Do not eat within 4 hours of going to bed. A light snack with some crackers and milk may be fine if the hunger pangs attack, but do not go all out and eat a heavy meal hours before the scheduled bedtime. It takes time to digest food, and the heavier the meal, the harder it will be for your body to digest it. Your body will be divided between breaking down the food and providing your body a good rest, and can result in a dismal and uncomfortable sleep.

3. Do not drink alcohol or caffeine before going to sleep. Caffeine can hinder the body from sleeping. Alcohol may make you relaxed and drowsy, but it can also force you to wake up in the middle of the night and give a hangover effect that will interrupt a long sleep.

4. Stay in shape and learn to relax. A stressful lifestyle will not help alleviate insomnia and its symptoms. Exercise and move about everyday to release stress and tension the natural way. Breathing also helps with relaxing the mind and body. Try to resolve all emotional buildups and problems that you have accumulated throughout the day- do not bring them to the bedroom with you. If it could not be resolved, forget or make a mental note to deal with it the next day. Who knows, a good night's sleep may help you think clearer and provide a better solution than you previously thought.

5. Do not force yourself to sleep. It simply does not work. Sleep should come naturally and the fastest way to bring it would be to relax and make yourself as comfortable as possible. Dim or turn off the lights, set the room temperature to cool and cozy, eliminate any noise, and let the dream fairy come and cast its long-awaited spell.