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The Hygiene of Sleep

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The hygiene of sleep

It is important to try to fix those things that are obviously interfering with your sleep. This is what sleep hygiene is about. Think of it as a checklist that helps you reflect on what you can do during the day, before going to bed, and when in bed to help you sleep soundly. Improving your sleep hygiene can pave the way for a good night’s sleep, but for people with long standing insomnia, just focusing on sleep hygiene is often not enough.

Use the following checklists for Daytime, Before Bed, and In Bed sleep hygiene to help you get ready for sleep.

Daytime

Exercise wisely
Eat wisely
Nap wisely
Stimulants
Medications

Before Bed

Sleep disruptors







Mobile phone

Relaxation
RELAXING ROUTINE, NIGHTLY







In Bed

The room
The bed
You
CALM. TIPS TO HELP YOU QUICKLY EASE INTO SLEEP




Rise time

*Ask your pharmacist or prescriber for guidance.