The following strategies and techniques have helped many people with insomnia.
Progressive muscle relaxation
Exercises that tense, and then relax each muscle group can help the body prepare for sleep. Since you lie in bed, tense the muscles in each area of your body and relax them, one area at a time.
Begin with your legs, then your buttocks and thighs, and so on up your body until every part of you has had the chance to relax.
Guided imagery
In guided imagery, you imagine yourself in your favorite peaceful place, maybe a porch swing at a beloved house or on a beach in the later afternoon when the crowds are gone.
Close your eyes and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of the place. It can help you relax and, if you continue imagining the same place over the course of weeks, doing so can become part of a routine that your mind associates with sleep.
Abdominal breathing
This can be done by itself or as part of any relaxation technique. You breathe deeply, but instead of lifting your chest and shoulders, breathe down into your abdomen. Then breathe in slowly, hold the breath for a second or two, and relax to let the air escape.
Biofeedback
In biofeedback, a technician places sensors on your skin, connected to machines that display information about brain waves, skin temperature, and other physiological aspects of the stress response. All the way through biofeedback training, you may be able to learn to recognize and control your stress response.
Meditation
In meditation, you learn to concentrate without allowing the mind to wander. Calming your mind has been shown to decrease stress.
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