HOW CAN YOU SLEEP?

Here, iVillagers who battle sleep disorders share their best shut-eye secrets.
Sip selectively
I drink something warm before I go to bed. Decaffeinated flavored tea (raspberry) helps me. --nad215
Have hot decaf tea with a small protein snack, like 1 or 2 slices of cheese. --littlemascara
Stay away from caffeine, nicotine and alcohol at least 4-6 hours before bed. --gilloo
I learned years ago that coffee contributes to sleep problems, so I limit myself to coffee in the morning only. I will have a cup of tea in the afternoon, but that is the extent of my caffeine intake. --beanygurl
Make your bedroom more blissful
I find that my sleep suffers when I am stressed, so my first line of defense against insomnia is in the form of stress busting! I use relaxation CDs at bedtime to help me unwind and focus my thoughts on something other than the turmoil that sometimes lives in my head. My favorite sleep-inducing sound is thunderstorms! Call me a weirdo, but I find thunderstorms soothing -- unless I'm outside in one, holding a giant TV antenna! --beanygurl
You may find creating a relaxing bedtime ritual helps. Start by making your bed comfy with clean sheets, blankets, etc. Have a hot shower or bath. If you have a partner, sometimes a nice massage helps. Some people swear by aromatherapy. There are entire lines for sleeping. --littlemascara
Only use your bed for sleeping.

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