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| Insomnia Aid | Look here some suggestions:
• if getting to sleep is the problem, eat a carbohydrate-high meal 2 hours before bed
• if staying asleep is the problem, have some bread and honey or a bowl of cereal at bedtime
• have a warm milky drink at bedtime
• some people find herbal teas soothing and helpful, especially camomile
• hot water, lemon and honey or hot red grape juice are good alternative hot drinks
Sleeping Pills
If you are wondering about taking medication to help you sleep, speak to your doctor. This is also sensible to consult your doctor if you are already taking medication and are concerned about the side-effects or are thinking of stopping.
Alcohol and sleep
Alcohol is more troublesome to sleep than caffeine! Your body will produce adrenaline to compensate for the alcohol in your system. Also alcohol makes you thirsty.
Both cause you to sleep restlessly or to wake. You shouldn’t give up alcohol altogether but in the interests of solving the problem of sleeplessness and establishing a healthy sleeping pattern - why not think about cutting down - perhaps by not drinking late at night or by deciding to have a number of alcohol-free days a week.
If you are worried about the amount you are drinking or think you might have an alcohol problem, speak to your doctor, a college nurse or a counselor.
Anger and Sleep
'Bottled up' anger could be the underlying cause of your sleeplessness. If it’s true for you:
• figure out why you feel quite so angry
• address or remove the cause of your anger
• where there is nothing you can do about it, accept and understand your feelings
• do some physical exercise; this might help you get pent-up anger and frustration out of your system
• if you are depressed or grieving (anger can be a feature of both) make sure you get the support that will enable you to deal with your feelings.
Much of the above applies to other feelings, although anger can be particularly troublesome.
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