Relaxation
Experts report that people with sleeping problems tend to be more worried, unhappy, depressed and anxious than others. Although it sometimes happens that confident and calm people suffer from insomnia. If you feel depressed or anxious read following suggestions:
 - change the things that cause stress or depression for you when possible
- keep your body and mind relaxing throughout the day
- try to reconcile yourself to situations you can’t change
- don’t hurry up, take your time including eating
- you don’t have to do too much work, avoid unrealistic claims
- don’t trouble about past or fear future, live in the present
- talk seriously to your partner if there is any problem in your relationship
- have some relaxing, do things which you do just for pleasure or for fun
- have your personal quiet time each day
- practice yoga, gymnastics or breathing exercises
Self Confidence
Experts also affirm that people with insomnia tend too be less and have lower self-esteem than other people. And so there is anything you can do to increase your confidence or improve your self-esteem in order to help you sleep better. You have to know that there are many self-help books, or you may consult a counselor.
Sleeping Pills
If you are thinking about taking medicine to help you sleep, ask your doctor. It is also reasonable to consult your doctor if you are already taking medicine and are interested in the side-effects or are thinking of stopping.
Depression
You have to remember that insomnia can cause depression. Signs of depression are:
- loss of energy, appetite and interest
- wakening in the middle of the night or early in the morning and unable to get back to sleep
- anti-social and aggressive behavior
- aches and pains that do not have physical explanation
If you are depressed it is reasonable to seek some help. Talk to a college nurse, or make an appointment to see your doctor or a counselor.
Mental Games to Help You Sleep
Some scientists think that such games will help you go to sleep; others believe that they stimulate your mind and keep you awake.
 Word Games
- spell long words and sentences backwards
- repeat long extracts of poetry or prose
- look through the ABC thinking of a four-letter word starting with each letter
- count how many b’s or k’s are in a poem
Imagination Games
- imaging a storm raging outside at time when you are safe and warm in bed
- recall in great details your favorite music, painting, place
- make your mind a total blank then imagine a pleasing colour
- visualize that you are sinking in your bed until you can’t tell where your body ends and the bed begins
By the way, if it won’t help you go to sleep, you can always count sheep.
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