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Self-Care for Insomnia


    Insomnia is a problem for many people, and the worry about not sleeping can become a problem of its own. Occasional insomnia is common and may be a response to excitement or temporary worry. It will do you no harm as long as you remain reasonably energetic in your daily life. Also, you may not realize that you need less sleep as you get older, and may think you have insomnia when you can’t get the hours you were used to getting. If you do feel over tired or too tense to relax, try the following tips.
If you don’t get results, consult your physician — it’s possible you may be experiencing anxiety or depression.

1.    Don’t work in bed. If the bedroom is used for paying bills or study­ing, entering it can become a signal to become active rather than to go to sleep.

2.    Instead of watching TV before bedtime, listen to relaxing music and practice deep breathing for 10 or 20 minutes.

3.    Get some exercise every day so your body feels tired at night.

4.    Try a warm bath before bed. Adding Epsom salts will increase your relaxation.

5.    Make sure your bed is comfortable and that you are not too hot or too cold.

6.    Avoid alcohol and caffeine in the evening.

7.    A snack before bed helps many people, but a big meal may keep you up as your digestive system works overtime.

8.    Use relaxation techniques such as slow abdominal breathing. Breathe slowly, concentrating on filling your abdomen like a
                          balloon. Con­tinue for up to 5 minutes at a time, but stop if you get dizzy.

9.    Try some gentle floor stretches before bed. Lying down with your feet on the floor and your knees up, lower your knees from side
          side to side. Tilt your pelvis forward and back several times. Slowly turn your head from side to side. Stretch gently and slowly               anywhere you feel tight.

10.    Regular massage can help relieve cumulative tension in your body. People often report that they sleep better

            after a massage.

*** Massage should not be considered as a replacement for professional medical treatment: a physician should be consulted in all matters relating to health and especially in relation to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. In some cases, a primary physician’s approval/prescription is required before any bodywork is administered. Care should be taken during pregnancy, particularly in the use of essential oils and pressure points. Essential oils should not be ingested, and should be used for babies and children only on professional advice.

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