Sleep Problems Home Treatment
There are many things you can do at home for sleep problems. For example:
- Use your bed for sleeping and sex only.
- Keep the bedroom quiet, cool, and dark.
- Try to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every day.
- Limit naps during the day, especially close to bedtime.
- Limit caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas with caffeine) during the day, and don't have any for at least 6 hours before bedtime.
- Avoid alcohol and nicotine, especially in the evening.
Current as of: October 24, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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